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Tutorials
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Geospatial Metadata Resources | Tools 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 Script | Python 3.x script for batch geocoding US addresses |
Tutorials
| Census Tutorials | Brief tutorials on working with US Census data | ||
| Name | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to GIS Using Open Source Software | The tutorial manual and data used for the GIS Practicum, an introductory GIS workshop using QGIS | ||
| Working with Raster Data in QGIS | An addendum to the GIS Practicum, this tutorial focuses on working with raster data in QGIS | ||
| NYC Geodatabase | This resource includes a detailed tutorial on working with spatial SQL in a Spatialite geodatabase | Census Tutorials | Brief tutorials on working with US Census data |
| Introduction to Carto Using the Github Student Developer Pack | Demonstrates the interface, adding tables and shapefiles, summarizing data, and creating a map. Carto is free for current students who register for the developer pack | ||
| Bringing Data Into CARTO | Demonstrates how to import shapefiles, merge data tables, and plot coordinate files (this tutorial is for the fuller version of Carto that is no longer freely available) | ||
| Introduction to ESRI Story Maps | Learn how to create engaging, multimedia stories with maps using ESRI's online platform. Create a free ArcGIS online account to get started | ||
| ArcGIS Online: Fundamental Tasks | A brief reference guide that illustrates basic tasks for creating interactive web maps using ESRI's ArcGIS Online (the free public account) |
Resources
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Geospatial Metadata | Tools 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 Script | Python 3.x script for batch geocoding US addresses |
Research Guides
(Hosted outside the Geoportal)
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Introduction to GIS, services offered by the GIS lab, GIS tutorials, workshops, and certificate programs, GIS books |
| New York City Data | Online resources for finding socio-economic, demographic, and business data for the city, web maps for census data profiles |
| US Census Data | Introduction to US Census datasets, links to data sources and documentation |