Geographic Information Analysis Lab (GIAL) : Past UB Libraries-GIAL Workshops
Improving Presentations
March 4th, 2020 9:30-9:50am
Ready to present your GIS and other projects? Map Librarian Emeritus David Bertuca will share his tips for preparing and sharing geography presentations. Bring your own Powerpoint presentation for specific advice for your project. UB librarians will be available following the presentation to share additional tips and critique your work.
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March 4th - PresentationPowerpoint for extended version of March 4th GIAL "Improving Presentations" GIAL presentation.
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March 4th - NotesNotes for extended version of March 4th "Improving Presentations" GIAL presentation.
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March 4th - ReferencesSelected resources and links for March 4th "Improving Presentations" GIAL presentation.
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March 4th - RecordingIf you missed the presentation, you can watch it here. UBIT name and password required to view.
GIS Data Sources
March 11th, 2020 9:30-9:50am
Looking for data for your GIS project? Learn how to find data from government and non-profit organizations.
Slides and resources will be posted the week of March 9th, 2020.
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March 11th - PresentationPowerpoint for extended version of March 11th "GIS Data Sources" GIAL presentation.
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March 11th - NotesNotes for March 11th "GIS Data Sources" GIAL presentation.
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March 11th - ReferencesSelected resources and links for March 11th "GIS Data Sources" GIAL presentation.
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March 11th - RecordingDue to technical difficulties, we were unable to post the recording of the in-person session. Please view this new version (recorded March 16, 2020).
UBIT name and password are required to view.
Library Resources for Your Research
March 25th, 2020 9:30-9:50am
The library is more than books! Map Librarian Kim Plassche will provide an overview of resources available from the UB Libraries.
Due to the public health emergency, and UB shifting to online instruction, this presentation will not be presented in GIAL.
Please view the recorded presentation and references below, and email Kim Plassche with any questions.
Important note: This video mentions delivery of physical items to library users' homes. Unfortunately, the policy has changed due to the evolving COVID-19 concerns, and we are unable to supply physical items and allow access to our physical collections at this time.
Please view the updated Delivery+ FAQ for more information.
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March 25th - ReferencesSelected resources and links from the recorded "Other Library Resources" presentations.
Making a Better Map
April 8th, 2020 8:30-9:50am
We will explore small ways to make a big difference in the appearance of our maps. Please note this is a longer workshop, beginning at 8:30am.
Due to the public health emergency, and UB shifting to online instruction, this presentation will not be presented in GIAL.
Slides and resources will be posted the week of April 6th, 2020.
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April 8th - Presentation Recording (Includes narration)This video was recorded following the live presentation to Dr. Renschler's GEO475 students on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
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April 8th - Powerpoint Slides (no audio)Slides from April 8th presentation (narration to be added later)
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April 8th - ReferencesSelected resources and links from the map design presentation.