Submitted by Tara LaLonde, GIS specialist
Geography awareness week is Nov 17 to 23. As part of this week, Wednesday, November 20, is GIS Day. GIS Day aims to increase awareness of geographic information systems (GIS), spatial information and mapping possibilities. The Donald W. Hamer Maps Library has a display in recognition of GIS Day.
“Exploring Rental Costs in Williamsport, PA using PolicyMap” (pictured below) highlights the search function, rental variables, and demographic variables available through PolicyMap. PolicyMap is an online mapping application with access through Penn State Libraries.
”Spatial Information Resources Online Sources for Pennsylvania Spatial Information” (see below) provides an overview of sources for spatial information, data, and map creation for Pennsylvania. Sources include Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA), Pennsylvania Atlas, and more.
We also have on display other examples using GIS and other imagery available in the Maps Library.