Tom Stieve, the Social Science Data Librarian
at Brown (
Thomas_Stieve@brown.edu), is developing several short courses relevant
to data acquisition and analysis. These include a two-step introduction to GIS.
The software, ArcGIS, is available in all labs, so you can learn to use it and
carry out applications independently. However it is preferable to attend the workshop in person.
WArcGIS I: Map Making for the Social Sciences
Introduction to the fundamentals of map making and spatial analysis for the Social Sciences.
Participants learn how to import, manipulate, analyze, display and evaluate spatial and numeric data.
Different data formats are discussed. Focus is on federal and state data.
The tutorial is available in PDF format, click here.
WArcGIS II: Intermediate Map Making for the Social Sciences
This workshop is a continuation of ArcGIS I. The emphasis is on creating and editing
data. Topics covered include tagging, joining tables, geocoding, buffering, selecting, editing, making new features, merging
shapefiles, and creating new data. Tools and toolboxes are explored. Remote sensing will be discussed.
The tutorial is available in PDF format, click here.
Tom Stieve is offering the GIS and SPSS workshops, SPSS I and II will focus on performing statistical analysis
using this software package. Please go to http://comped.brown.edu/ to register.
ESRI Virtual Campus
Brown University affiliates have access to a wide variety of classes about GIS applications
free of charge from ESRI, the makers of ArcGIS software. In order to access free on-line
tutorials and seminars you will need to contact Lynn Carlson, manager of the EARTH Lab in
Geological Sciences, and she will obtain a subscription for you . You will then receive
an email directly from ESRI that will explain how to access the on-line lessons. To find out
about various training options, you can also visit the ESRI virtual campus website directly by
clicking here (though you
will not have access to tutorials free of charge until you obtain your subscription).
Contact Ms. Carlson by email at Lynn_Carlson@Brown.EDU
or by phone at (401) 863-9917.