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| December 21, 2011Historical Geography and GISIndustry and Subjects in GIS, Link LibraryHistorical GIS is the use of GIS data to document the given geography of an area in history. GIS can be used in historical geography research to map out ancient areas and the changes in cities and places over time. Pastmapper is a recent historical GIS project that is looking to create historical GIS data for different ... read more December 7, 2011GIS DataData, Link LibraryThis is the launch page for finding information about GIS data: what is GIS data, what are the different types of GIS data, what are errors in GIS data, metadata, and where to find GIS data on the Internet. Introduction to GIS Data Geodatabases Explored – Vector and Raster Data Vector and raster data types (including aerial and ... read more November 28, 2011 Distance Learning – GIS Certificate and Degree ProgramsEducation, Link LibraryDon’t have a school near you offering GIS? If you don’t live near a college or university offering GIS coursework, distance learning can be a valuable way to learn GIS skills and software programs online. Find schools offering internet-based classes in the field of GIS for certificate and degree-based programs. CSU Stanislaus The California State University at ... read more November 27, 2011 Python and GIS ResourcesLink Library, ProgrammingFind resources to web sites about Python scripting to use in GIS. Learn how to use Python to expand your geographic information system. Esri uses Python as its scripting language for ArcGIS and the language can be found in many open source GIS applications. Also see: Learning Programming for GIS for general Python resources. A Guide to ... read more November 20, 2011What Do GIS Professionals Make: Salary Surveys for GISCareer, Link LibraryAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists who have a bachelor’s degree and strong technical skills should have favorable job prospects.” The agency’s 2010-2011 edition of its Occupational Outlook Handbook notes that the median annual income for cartographers was $51,180 with the majority earning between $39,510 and $69,220. The lowest 10 percent of earners ... read more November 12, 2011GPS ResourcesGPS, Link LibraryGlobal Positioning System (GPS) is a technology that uses the position of satellites to determine locations on earth. GPS is an essential tool for GIS because it allows for the gathering of data that locationwise is highly accurate. What is GPS? Rachel Quist explores Global Positioning Systems, its origins, how it works to determine a user’s location, ... read more August 16, 2011 GIS Job Listing SitesCareer, Link LibraryLooking for a job in the GIS field? One of the first places to start a search for a GIS job is on job listings sites that specifically list GIS jobs. Not only can you browse for jobs, you can also post resumes on certain sites specializing in employment in the GIS industry. GIS Job Postings ... read more May 14, 2011 Clip Art for GIS and GeographyFun, Link LibraryFind commercial free sources of clip art for globes, maps and other images useful for developing reports, web sites and banners relating to GIS and geography. Outline maps Growing collections of outline maps in PDF format to print out for educational and personal use. These maps can be used as teaching aids, projects or homework assignments. Editable Vector ... read more May 7, 2011Learning GIS – Resources for GIS TrainingLearning GIS, Link LibraryWith its multi-faceted approach, learning geographic information systems can seem daunting. Fortunately there are a wealth of approaches you can take to get started. From structured curriculums to distance learning and online tutorials, check here to find out more information on learning the field of GIS. Certification in GIS The issue of establishing a GIS certification ... read more May 6, 2011 Cartographic ResourcesCartography, Link LibraryLearn how to really display your spatial information and create well designed, informative maps. Great collection of resources on how to display colors, create an amazing layout, and what information to show. What’s in a Map? What really makes a map? Find out the required elements that should be placed on all maps you make. Principles of Cartographic ... read more |
