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GIS Software

Workstations in libraries are equipped with GIS software. This includes Esri ArcGIS Desktop, Esri ArcPro and Quantum GIS (QGIS). The Esri ArcGIS Desktop applications has additional extensions available which include: 3D Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Tracking Analyst, Publisher and Schematics.

We encourage you to reach out to GIS staff (gis@northwestern.edu) to consult on the use of a range of desktop and web based software solutions for making maps, transforming static tables into maps or performing geospatial analysis. Each library desktop has the following installed:

Use our Research Guide to learn more about GIS software, data and training. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact GIS Staff at gis@northwestern.edu.