The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has several options for those interested in learning about Geographic Information Systems.

Online Training

• UNC-CH has a site license for ESRI products. Through this site license, UNC-CH affiliates (faculty, staff, and students) have free access to Online GIS Training from ESRI's Virtual Campus.
• Patrons not affiliated with the university may also find ESRI's Virtual Campus to be a helpful resource, as the first module of many courses are free.

Instructor-Led Training

• The University Library and the Odum Institute have collaborated to bring the UNC campus a series of short courses pertaining to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis. These courses are offered in the fall and spring semesters.
  

  Spring 2009 Short Course Series

• The Library offers customized classes for small groups and courses. Contact Amanda Henley to inquire about a class. Examples of topics covered in previous Workshops and Presentations include:
  

  GIS Resources and Services at Davis Library
  Overview of GIS
  GIS Librarianship
  ArcGIS: Mapping Census Data
  GIS and Health Geography
  

• For the latest updates on Instructor-led training opportunities on campus, subscribe to the "uncgis" mailing list.
• The University also offers regular courses that incorporate GIS. These courses are available in several departments. Speak with your advisor if you are interested.

Books and Online Documentation

• UNC-CH libraries actively collect books and materials pertaining to GIS. Search our Library Catalog.
• Software Documentation is available from ESRI's Support Website. Obtain an ESRI global account for free, and gain access to the most current software documentation.

Return to GIS Services

For more GIS assistance,
Please contact Amanda C. Henley, GIS Librarian
amanda.henley@unc.edu
(919) 962-1151

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