Data & Statistics for Journalists: Spatial Data
Books on GIS
Introduction to 3D Data by ISBN: 9781118059869Publication Date: 2010-12-17Written as a self-study workbook, Introduction to 3D Data demystifies the sometimes confusing controls and procedures required for 3D modeling using software packages such as ArcGIS 3D Analyst (including ArcScene and ArcGlobe) and Google Earth.
Mapping by ISBN: 9781405121729Publication Date: 2010-02-01Mapping: A Critical Introduction to Cartography and GIS is an introduction to the critical issues surrounding mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across a wide range of disciplines for the non-specialist reader. Examines the key influences Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and cartography have on the study of geography and other related disciplines Represents the first in-depth summary of the new cartography that has appeared since the early 1990s Provides an explanation of what this new critical cartography is, why it is important, and how it is relevant to a broad, interdisciplinary set of readers Presents theoretical discussion supplemented with real-world case studies Brings together both a technical understanding of GIS and mapping as well as sensitivity to the importance of theory
Beginning Google Maps API 3 (eBook) by This book provides the skills and knowledge necessary to incorporate Google Maps version 3 on web pages in both desktop and mobile browsers. It also describes how to deal with common problems.
What is Spatial Data?
Spatial (or geospatial) data is suitable for use in GIS mapping software (like ArcGIS or Google Earth) and can come in a variety of formats: vector, raster, or data tables.
Spatial Data Resources & Tutorials
Need help using ArcGIS or another program?
- There are a variety of GIS resources on this library page, including online ESRI courses (limited to CU-affiliated students, faculty, staff).
- On-Demand Workshops: If you have a group of six or more people and are interested in learning ArcGIS or another GIS program, please email a request to Data Services at data@library.columbia.edu.
- Get help learning various spatial programs through LinkedIn Learning.
Want books on GIS?
Here's a list of new books at Columbia Libraries on using GIS.
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Where to Find Spatial Data
Looking for NYC spatial data?
In addition to the GeoData portal listed below, there are some tools to work with NYC spatial data without downloading a dataset and manipulating it with GIS. Here are a few examples:
- NY City Map (from DoITT): Map a neighborhood or intersection, then find nearby subway stops, schools, hospitals, police precincts, and more (user guide here). Also shows municipal boundaries like community districts & census tracts. Other city data maps include:
- NYC Population Fact Finder (from NYC Dept. of City Planning)
- NYC Zoning Map
- BYTES of the Big Apple: maps & spatial data (for GIS)
- OASIS NYC: maps, aerial views, time-lapse, & community data
GeoData: Find Spatial Data at Columbia
Find spatial data using Columbia University Libraries' GeoData Portal (beta)!
