O'Malley Library: Geography: GIS Programs &amp; Tutorials

Map Programs

ArcGIS (MC Students, Faculty or Staff)
Use this link to get to IT's Knowledgebase guide on how to access to Manhattan University's licenses into ArcGIS. It is also available on computers on the first floor of the library.
ArcGIS
The industry standard, a very useful but complex tool. You can sign up for a free trial or limited online-only account for ArcGIS.
HistoryPin
Create mobile-accessible maps where you can pin photos and/or stories to a location and time.
Neatline
An add-on tool for Omeka that allows users to create timelines and maps as part of their storytelling
OpenStreetMap
Free mapping service that is maintained by a user community
QGIS
Open source GIS program. Less user-friendly but free and with a robust user community

O'Reilly for Higher Education This link opens in a new window
Includes more than 38,000 book titles and more than 30,000 hours of video. Topics range from programming to IT networking to project management to graphic design to business strategy. The content includes code snippets, certification preparation materials, practice exercises, training videos, and much more. To use this resource you will need to register with a valid Manhattan University email account.

The Programming Historian
An indispensable website full of lessons and tutorials on how to use particular programs or sites for digital humanities purposes
Lynda.com via the NYPL
If you have a New York Public Library card, you can access Lynda.com an online educational site that contains video courses and tutorials for a lot of different programs.