QGIS Intensive Series: Introduction to Mapmaking with QGIS

About this event

This workshop and resource provides an overview of mapmaking with QGIS, a free and open-source Geographic Information System for analyzing, modifying, and visualizing spatial data. By the end of this short overview, you will: Be able to identify different kinds of spatial data; Understand how GISs work and the advantages of using QGIS; Know when to use a reference map vs. a thematic map; and Be familiar with the QGIS interface. The skills and concepts introduced by this resource are fundamental to mapmaking with QGIS. Reviewing this resource, either by attending this 1-hour facilitation or working through it on your own, is a prerequisite for attending any of the Research Commons’ GIS and Mapping workshops. This workshop is designed for those with no experience using this software or GIS. It is taught by a graduate student in Geography with expertise in GIS and cartographic methods. Workshop link: https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-mapping-intro/ Things to do before arriving: QGIS is a free and open source desktop geographic information system (GIS). It can be installed on Windows, MacOS, and Linux using the download instructions here: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html. This workshop will use the latest Long Term Release version. Please make sure you have this installed on your computer. If you have questions, concerns, or accessibility needs, please email [email protected] To keep up-to-date with all our workshops, consults, and events, subscribe to the UBC Library Research Commons monthly newsletter.