The Map and Data Library offers various resources on learning to work with tools and techniques for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data. On this page, you'll find links to guides on getting started with some of these tools.
Getting started
- ArcGIS Online
- ArcGIS Pro
- ArcGIS StoryMaps
- Constellate
- Data Visualization and Tableau
- Gale Digital Scholar Lab
- Gephi
- HathiTrust Research Center
- Infographics
- NVivo
- OpenRefine
- ProQuest TDM Studio
- Python
- R and RStudio
- Stata
Additional resources
In addition to the above getting started pages, please check out our extensive list of tutorials for detailed help on a variety of data-related topics.
The Map and Data Library also delivers a number of workshops. Please visit our Workshops and Training page to access previously recorded workshops and for information on registering for upcoming workshops. You will also find a list of self-paced online courses administered through Quercus that you can enroll and take at anytime.
If you have any questions, please use our contact form and a member of our staff will be in touch with you. Librarians at the Map and Data Library are also happy to offer one-on-one consultations.