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Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An Introduction Map and Data Library University of Toronto Libraries. Marcel Fortin GIS & Map Librarian, University of Toronto Map and Data Library gis.maps@utoronto.ca mdl.library.utoronto.ca. Objectives. Learn GIS Basics: Data and software
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An Introduction Map and Data LibraryUniversity of Toronto Libraries Marcel Fortin GIS & Map Librarian, University of Toronto Map and Data Library gis.maps@utoronto.ca mdl.library.utoronto.ca
Objectives • Learn GIS Basics: • Data and software • Concepts and applications • Navigate the world of Geospatial Data • Services in the Map and Data Library, University of Toronto
What is GIS? Google Earth Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Adobe Photoshop / Elements Autocad http://www.geocachingtoys.com/i//pt-gps60-LF-LG.jpg
Google/Web Impact on GIS • Digital Information is now looked at differently…people want to see what can be mapped • Increase in geographic data now available all over the web from users • Increase in demand for geographic data
Analysis: 34-36% of homicides occur within 500 m of a Grow Op
GIS – Where to start http://mdl.library.utoronto.ca