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The Humboldt Data Hub (HDH)

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Books & Library Catalogs

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Reference Resources - Dictionaries, Encyclopedias & Manuals

These are some examples of reference books at HSU on topics related to GIS and Geospatial Data. For additional help, please visit the Research Help Desk or Contact a Librarian:

Geographic Information Systems (2013): Concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications by IRMA International Staff (Editor)
Call Number: G70.212 .G4257 2013 Online
ISBN: 9781466620391
Publication Date: 2013
Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science by Karen K. Kemp (Editor)
Call Number: G70.212 .E53 2008
ISBN: 9781412913133
Publication Date: 2008
The ESRI Press Dictionary of GIS Terminology by ESRI Press Editors
Call Number: G70.212 .E87 2001
ISBN: 1879102781
Publication Date: 2001
Dictionary of Abbreviations and Acronyms in Geographic Information Systems, Cartography, and Remote Sensing by Hoehn & Larsgaard
Call Number: Online Resource
Manual of Geographic Information Systems by Marguerite Madden; American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: G70.212 .M358 2009
ISBN: 157083086X
Publication Date: 2009
ESRI GIS Dictionary by ESRI
Call Number: Online Resource

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Reference Resources - Online GIS Portals & Aggregators

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Geospatial Center

These are specialized "subject guides/portals/gateways" to GIS resources and news on the Internet.

GIS Lounge
GISCafe
(Internet Business Systems)
GISuser
Resource for GIS users & tech professionals.
GeoCommunity
A GIS search engine.
The Beginner’s Guide to GIS
A comprehensive guide by MangoMap
Geospatial Science and Geographic Information Systems Master’s Degrees
Geospatial science is a field of infinite possibilities – but it helps to know the territory! This GIScience guide has a quick summary of industry applications, tools & technologies, and master's degree programs. It also includes a big long list of geospatial information resources (job sites, organizations, conferences, etc.).