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Finding Spatial Data for Mapping (GIS)

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Find GIS Software

Includes spatial data sources and mapping tools and support persons. Boston College supports several Geographic Information Systems software packages on campus.

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Software/Installation information

ArcGIS is a desktop geographic information system (GIS) produced by the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). With ArcGIS you can create maps using data from open access resources or a  library collection of data. ArcGIS' tools offer users the ability to design detailed maps that display the results of data analysis. 

ArcGIS is available on the Windows computers in the Digital Studio (O'Neill Library room 205)

In addition, some departmental labs offer ArcGIS: 

Earth and Environmental Sciences
History Department
Social Work Library

 

Additional GIS Software in O'Neill Library

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