Tutorials

NameDescription
Census TutorialsBrief tutorials on working with US Census data
Introduction to GIS Using Open Source Software The tutorial manual and data used for the GIS Practicum, an introductory GIS workshop using QGIS
QGIS FAQsFrequently asked questions, a short four-page handout for QGIS
Working with Raster Data in QGIS An extension of the GIS Practicum, this tutorial focuses on working with raster data in QGIS
NYC GeodatabaseThis resource includes a detailed tutorial on working with spatial SQL in a Spatialite geodatabase
ArcGIS Online: Fundamental TasksA brief reference guide that illustrates basic tasks for creating interactive web maps using ESRI's ArcGIS Online (the free public account)
Introduction to ArcGIS StoryMapsNew version. Learn how to create engaging, multimedia stories with maps using ESRI's online platform. Create a free ArcGIS online account to get started
Introduction to ESRI Story MapsClassic version. Learn how to create engaging, multimedia stories with maps using ESRI's online platform. Create a free ArcGIS online account to get started
Introduction to Carto Using the Github Student Developer PackDemonstrates the interface, adding tables and shapefiles, summarizing data, and creating a map. Carto is free for current students who register for the developer pack

Resources

NameDescription
Geospatial MetadataTools and scripts used in-house for creating and working with metadata
NYC PUMA and ZCTA Resources Lists, crosswalks, and maps for working with PUMAs, ZCTAs, and other geographies in New York City
US Census Geocoding ScriptPython 3.x script for batch geocoding US addresses

Research Guides

(Hosted outside the Geoportal)

NameDescription
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Introduction to GIS, services offered by the GIS lab, GIS tutorials, workshops, and certificate programs, GIS books
New York City DataOnline resources for finding socio-economic, demographic, and business data for the city, web maps for census data profiles
US Census DataIntroduction to US Census datasets, links to data sources and documentation

 

 

 

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