What is this guide for?

This guide introduces the ArcGIS suite of tools. ArcGIS is a complete Geographic Information System (GIS) offering a variety of levels of functionality to the new user and the advanced GIS analyst. Using ArcGIS, data with a spatial reference can be visualized, processed and queried to better understand patterns and relationships in a geographic context. For more details and where to go from here, visit “What is GIS?”

All current members of the Brock University community may use ArcGIS for academic, research and teaching purposes. 

Use the navigation links on the left to find more information about accessing the software and utilizing this keystone GIS product.

This guide is curated by the Map, Data & GIS Library. Contact maplib@brocku.ca to book a consultation about using GIS in your academic project.