Having trouble locating spatial data? These tips give you ways of structuring your search as well as some valuable resources for spatial data.

The new workshop schedule for the Spring 2009 semester is now available. We are offering 2 workshops this semester, Introduction to ArcGIS and Introduction to Census Mapping.

2008 ESRI Data and Maps are now available via the data drive in the GIS Lab. Older ESRI data sets are also available as part of our goal to create both current and historical/retro collections of data.

Quick Help Video Tutorials

These tutorials are short videos, up to 5 minutes long, that explain various topics and tools from How to Use Sanborn Maps to exporting shapefiles to CAD.

Watch this 60 minute presentation from ESRI detailing the software enhancements in ArcGIS 9.3. "Some of the enhancements covered are: conversion of graphics to features, improvements to bookmarks, raster export enhancements, incorporating transparent layers in legends, and enhancements to joins and relates."
Watch it here!

The search for spatial data can often be difficult. But with a few tips and tricks you can refine your research strategies and have the data you need in no time.

Having trouble figuring out exactly how to cite your maps in your papers and projects? MIUS has created a new online citation guide to help you with all your citation questions.  Check out the citation guide here.

This dataset comprises a worldwide population database compiled on a 30” X 30” latitude/longitude grid. Census counts (at sub-national level) were apportioned to each grid cell based on likelihood coefficients, which are based on proximity to roads, slope, land cover, nighttime lights, and other information. Data is available on the GIS center's data drive.

MIUS presents "water Resources" a look and water resources and hydrological data models.  This exhibit highlights the Global Water for Sustainability Program and Caribbean Coastal Scenarios, along with a series of photography by FIU's own Priscilla Ferguson.  The combination of scientific data and artwork create an exhibition that stresses the importance of water in our lives.

MIUS has expanded its "ASK A LIBRARIAN" service to now include a live chat option!  You can use your AIM, Hotmail/MSN, Yahoo Messenger, Google TAlk, ICQ, or Meebo account to chat with fiumaps.  This service is available Monday-Friday between 10am and 5pm.

ESRI Virtual Campus Courses are now available free of charge to FIU students, faculty and staff through our site license agreement. There are approximately 100 classes to choose from that cover a wide range of topics from ESRI software, the application of GIS, and the theory behind GIS technology. Courses take between 3-20 hourse to complete and once you have registered users have one full calendar year to complete them. There is no limit to the number of courses you can sign up for.

We are very excited about this and hope you will take advantage of this wonderful resource!

Google Earth Pro has been installed on all 5 MIUS workstations. To learn more about Google Earth Pro , click here.

The first issue of MIUS News is now available. This newsletter will be published twice a year, in the spring and in the fall.

National Transportation Atlas Databases 2007 is a set of nationwide geographic databases of transportation facilities, transportation networks, and associated infrastructure. These datasets include spatial information for transportation modal networks and intermodal terminals, as well as the related attribute information for these features. Metadata documentation, as prescribed by the Federal Geographic Data Committee, is also provided for each database. They are most useful at the national level, but have major applications at regional, state, and local scales throughout the transportation community.

Brown Bag Lunch Documentary Series

 Maps & Imagery User Services is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch Documentary Series. Come watch and learn about a variety of topics associated with climate change. Documentaries will be shown in GL 273. Dates and times are listed below. (No registration is required)

For more information about Lunch & Learn and to learn more about the documentaries featured, click here.