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SUMMARY:Introduction to Mapmaking with QGIS
DESCRIPTION:\nThis workshop and resource provides an overview of mapmaking 
 with QGIS\, a free and open-source Geographic Information System for 
 analyzing\, modifying\, and visualizing spatial data. By the end of this 
 short overview\, you will:\n\n\n	Be able to identify different kinds of 
 spatial data\;\n	Understand how GISs work and the advantages of using 
 QGIS\;\n	Know when to use a reference map vs. a thematic map\; and\n	Be 
 familiar with the QGIS interface.\n\n\nThe skills and concepts introduced 
 by this resource are fundamental to mapmaking with QGIS. Reviewing this 
 resource\, either by attending this 1-hour facilitation or working through 
 it on your own\, is a prerequisite for attending any of the Research 
 Commons' GIS and Mapping workshops. \n\nThis workshop is designed for those 
 with no experience using this software or GIS. It is taught by a graduate 
 student in Geography with expertise in GIS and cartographic 
 methods.\n\nWorkshop link: 
 https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-mapping-intro/\n\nThings to do before 
 arriving:\n\nQGIS is a free and open source desktop geographic information 
 system (GIS). It can be installed on Windows\, MacOS\, and Linux using the 
 download instructions here: 
 https://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html. This workshop will use 
 the latest Long Term Release version. Please make sure you have this 
 installed on your computer.\n\nLocation 
 details:\n\n\n	Location:\n	*ONLINE*\n\n\nIf you have questions\, concerns\, 
 or accessibility needs\, please email alexandra.alisauskas@ubc.ca\n\nTo 
 keep up-to-date with all our workshops\, consults\, and events\, subscribe 
 to the UBC Library Research Commons monthly newsletter.\n\nThis event is 
 online. Registrants receive the link 3 hours before the event. Registration 
 closes at that time.\n
ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Alisauskas":MAILTO:alexandra.alisauskas@ubc.ca
CATEGORIES:GIS, Maps, Research Commons
CONTACT;CN="Alexandra Alisauskas":MAILTO:alexandra.alisauskas@ubc.ca
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URL:https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/4017109
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