GIS Resources

Geographic Information Systems resources for students, faculty, and staff.

Software Services Teaching & Learning Data Events

Esri GIS Software

The University of Idaho participates in the Education Institution License Program with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri). Many products are available for teaching, research, and administrative uses; others are available only for teaching and research. Commercial use of the software is not a permitted use under the License. Visit the Software page for more information.

Open Source GIS Software

There are numerous desktop GIS software programs such as QGIS. There are also many web-based options such as Mapbox and Carto. Take a look at the OSGeo projects to help you find an open source technology to meet your needs. Visit the Software page for more open-source options.

For more information on GIS software options, visit the Software page

Need help accessing geospatial data or software? Curious about web GIS? Have questions about mobile data collection using GIS? Interested in discussing spatial analysis or a mapping project? Schedule a consultation with Bruce Godfrey (GIS Librarian).

Teaching & Learning

Teaching

GeoInquiries
Short, standards-based inquiry activities for teaching map-based content.

Learning

Library Workshops: Current | Past
Esri Self-Paced E-Learning Courses
Students, faculty, and staff are afforded access to no-cost self-paced e-learning resources. Sign in using your U of I Account.
Working with GIS data
Esri User Conference Complimentary Registrations
A limited number of these are available on a first come, first served basis. Contact Bruce Godfrey for more information.

Communities

Data

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INSIDE Idaho
Open data and apps from publishers across Idaho.
U of I Geocatalog
Data and apps from U of I publishers. Sign in to access licensed datasets.
RCDS Data Repository
Providing data management support and applications for U of I researchers and their collaborators.