Make maps with Scholars GeoPortal

Scholars GeoPortal is an award-winning* geospatial data discovery tool allowing Ontario’s university students and researchers to enrich their teaching and research by engaging with OCUL’s growing collection of geospatial data. The portal offers search, preview, query, download and sharing functionality for datasets licensed by Ontario university libraries, covering such topics as land use, transportation networks, [...]

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History of GIS

Geographic Information Systems The first truly operational GIS appeared in Ottawa, Ontario in 1962 and was developed by Roger Tomlinson of Canada’s Department of Forestry and Rural Development in an effort to use map overlays for analysis of various areas in Canada. Source: Matt Rosenberg’s Did you Know

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Roadkill and Geomatics @ Carleton

Why Geography Matters – Roadkill, Canada and Practical Uses of Geomatics at Carleton U Kudos to geographers Scott Mitchell, Steve Prashker and Fraser Taylor at Carleton University who made themselves available to speak about Geography Awareness Week. Scott Mitchell uses GIS to analyze spatial data to assist environmental decision-making, especially in the context of agricultural [...]

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New GIS Bibliography

This bibliography covers the literature of geographic information systems, science, and technology. It indexes journals, conference proceedings, books, and reports from the origins of GIS to the present. There are currently 106,842 entries in the Esri GIS Bibliography

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Mapping scientific literature

Researchers from the National Research Council’s Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (NRC-CISTI) and Carleton University have produced a map of science that aims to make it easier to navigate through millions of scientific research articles. Created using NRC-CISTI’s large collection of digital scientific, technical and medical (STM) articles, this map marks the first [...]

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Put yourself on the map

Have you always wanted to add a map to your project?  Do you want to learn more about making maps online? Come to a 45 minute session sponsored by the Maps, Data and Government Information Centre (MADGIC) and LSS to find out how you can easily add custom maps to your assignments, papers or presentations. [...]

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Mapping for everyone

ESRI has launched a web site that allows users to create maps for free with simple geographic information (GIS) tools. Anyone can use these tools to create maps and use them to make better decisions. Check out the Mapping for Everyone web site. It includes tools that cover a range of mapping needs, such as [...]

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Discover the world of geomatics on GIS Day

DGES and the Library’s Maps, Data and Government Information Centre invite you to an international celebration of geomatics. See how GIS impacts on our daily lives and expose yourself to one the the fastest growing fields in the world today. Plan to attend GIS Day on November 18, 2009 Time: 10:00 – 3:00 pm Location: [...]

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City of Vancouver’s GIS data is now free

The City of Vancouver is now freely sharing its geospatial data which was used to build VanMap. This is part of the city’s commitment to “enhance citizen engagement” as it joins many other government agencies working towards creative community problem solving. Read more about their Open Data Catalogue.

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Geospatial Data from Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

The Library has acquired geospatial data from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. The RVCA is an environmental protection and advisory agency that works with the Ottawa and area municipalities to protect watershed resources. Acquired data includes flood plains, snowpack, stream surveys, water quality, and shoreline classification. Contact David Sharp for more information at 520-2600 ext. [...]

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