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SUMMARY:Geopackages\, or GIS without GIS
DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis presentation will provide an introduction to using 
 Geopackage (and to some extent\, Spatialite) spatial databases without 
 using specialized geographic information systems (GIS) software. This 
 doesn't mean that it is a GIS replacement\, but GIS software learning 
 curves are steep\, and may not be necessary depending on your needs.\n\nNot 
 sure if this is for you? Here are some situations where Geopackages can be 
 useful:\n\n\n	if you’re familiar with databases but not GIS software\n	to 
 analyse spatial data when the output is not a map (e.g. calculate distance 
 between points)\n	to filter or manipulate spatial data before opening it in 
 GIS software (e.g. if source dataset is large)\n	to work with spatial data 
 where GIS software is not available (e.g. in mobile app 
 development)\n\n\n\n\nThe only software you will need is an interface to 
 SQLite (we will use DB Browser for SQLite). The presentation also 
 presupposes some knowledge of SQL (structured query language)\, although if 
 you don't know any it may still be of use to you.\n\n\n\nAfter completion 
 you should have an understanding of:\n\n\n\n\n	What a geopackage is and 
 what it does\n	\n	How to perform basic queries\n	\n	How to perform some 
 basic geographic operations\n	\n	How to export your data\, either as a data 
 table or in a spatial format.\n\n\nThe presentation will be one hour\, 
 followed by an optional 30-minute practice period to reinforce what you 
 learned or consult with the presenters.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Lesack\, 
 Data/GIS Analyst\, UBC Library\nJeremy Buhler\, Data Librarian\, UBC 
 Library\n\n
ORGANIZER;CN="Research Commons":MAILTO:research.commons@ubc.ca
CATEGORIES:Data, Research Commons
CONTACT;CN="Research Commons":MAILTO:research.commons@ubc.ca
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