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Geographic Information Systems

This guide provides quick access to quality resources relevant to geographic information systems.

Featured Resources

Website

Geomatics Association of Nova Scotia
Non-profit association created to help further promote the development of the Geomatics Industry in Nova Scotia, while making it competitive both domestically and internationally, and increasing its material contribution to the provinces economy.

Book

The ArcGIS Book by Christian Harder (Editor)
This book helps you understand and use Web GIS, a powerful mapping technology that is transforming the way we apply and share geographic information. Each "big idea" is part of the ArcGIS platform and it's big because it empowers you, enabling you to do new things and to accomplish familiar tasks more quickly and with ease. This is a hands-on book that you work with as much as read. By the end, using Learn ArcGIS lessons, you'll be able to say you made a story map, conducted geographic analysis, edited geographic data, worked in a 3D web scene, built a 3D model of Venice, and more. Interact with The ArcGIS Book online at www.TheArcGISBook.com.

Video

[Video]. Geographic Information Systems Specialist - Career Q&A: Professional advice and insight (2018). Cambridge Educational.
(NSCC W# and password required)
What is it like to be a Geographic Information Systems Specialist? In this Career Q&A video interview, Eric Bess talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success in geographic information systems. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.