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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Overview

General library overview for beginning research and finding resources in GIS

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Welcome to the library subject guide for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)!


This guide is your starting point for beginning research in GIS using TCC Library resources and relevant course resources. 

The purposes of the GIS Overview Research Guide is as follows:

  • Increase students’ understanding of the TCC GIS program.
  • Help students find resources helpful for students’ GIS learning.
  • Provide information for assisting students’ job searches.

If a GIS student wants to discuss questions about the GIS program, coursework, and registration, they can make an appointment with the TCC GIS program coordinator, Dr. Kirk Oda.

Attached is a copy of Dr. Kirk Oda's CV. 

This guide is designed to help you:

 

  • Start Here
    • Identify resources the library has that can help you with selecting a topic
    • Choose keywords that will allow you to begin searching for information
    • Learn strategies that you can use to conduct a basic search for information
  • Articles:
    • Recognize subject-specific databases and journals the library has access to
    • Select an appropriate database for researching your topic
  • Books & More: 
    • Find and access books, eBooks, and other materials relevant to your topic by searching the library catalog
  • Websites
    • Learn more about GIS at TCC, how to access ArcGIS, as well as relevant blogs and professional organizations
  • GIS Data
    • Access GIS data repositories for research or personal interests
  • Professional Development
    • Information on GIS conferences, events, certifications, learning resources, and mentoring programs
  • Job Hunting
    • Access job search resources as well as information about the TCC Transfer Center, 
  • Presentations
    • ​​​​​​​Take a look at tips for creating engaging presentations for your research and preparing to present your work 

This guide also provides access to: 

  • Citations: Resources available to help with citations
  • Course Guides: Our list of course guides (check to see if one has been created for your course!)

  • If you still have questions after reading this guide, find out how to get more help.
  • If you are brand new to the TCC Libraries, you may want to start with our Library 101 guide.