Research guides, sample projects, and technical tutorials prepared by the Harvard Map Collection
Introduction to the basics of GIS framed through the lens of how to use spatial analysis to study environmental hazards and public health. Themes focus on identifying patterns of environmental injustice and working towards equitable public health access.
Hands-on class activity covering common ways to find, create, or augment geospatial data. This activity presupposes some knowledge about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial methods.
Hands-on class activity covering common ways to find, create, or augment geospatial data. This activity presupposes some knowledge about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial methods.
Follow-along instructions for creating a static map of post-WWI Poland using a georeferenced map and historic demographic data in QGIS. No GIS experience is required.
Information about how to access and use ArcGIS Pro and other ESRI products, including how to download and install ArcGIS Pro, the location of computer labs at Harvard, technical support, workshops, and tutorials.
How to download QGIS and debug malicious software problem, "QGIS can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software error"
This guide provides cartography tips for map making in QGIS to ensure legibility in grayscale / black-and-white printing by way of academic journal publishing standards.
Step-by-step instructions for converting a series of locations into a journey map.
A common question students ask GIS librarians is “How do I get my data out of ArcGIS Pro or share it with someone not using this …
This guide will walk you through finding georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection and understanding the difference between raster …
OpenStreetMap (OSM) offers a rich and dynamic source of geospatial data, often filling gaps where traditional datasets are unavailable. This guide …
Effective data documentation (metadata) is crucial for the long-term usability and understanding of your GIS data, whether you're sharing it …
Check out Matthew Scott Tan’s prize winning project: Salt, Fat, Acid, Distance. BELLE LIPTON: Hi Matthew. You’ve just graduated and …
During my 9-month Nieman Fellowship for Journalism at Harvard, I built – as a side project – an online platform for tracking forest …
We met Natalia Neira Nieto, a G1 in the Music Department’s Ethnomusicology program this summer when she was completing work for a library …