Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geographic information systems (GIS) is a cross-disciplinary tool for viewing and analyzing information with a spatial component. Working with superimposed maps and data in a GIS brings a new perspective to fields including marketing, health and emergency services, agriculture, archaeology, environmental science, energy and more. Learn more about applications of GIS.

This guide provides some background information on GIS, as well as links to suggested resources such as books, journals, databases, and resources on the web such as professional organizations and more. Use the tabs at the top to navigate the guide.