GIS Data & Software

Request Personalized GIS Support

For assistance, please reach out to our GIS and Data Support team. They can help you with:

• Finding and obtaining data from academic and government sources
• Importing, analyzing, and visualizing data using various tools
• Utilizing GIS and remote sensing tools for research and coursework
• Accessing our collections and primary sources for research purposes

For general inquiries, please email us at madgichelp@trentu.ca.

GIS Workshops & Course Instruction

The Maps, Data & Government Information Centre (MaDGIC) is your go-to resource for support in GIS, data analysis and visualization, and research data management. We are committed to advancing GIS and data literacy at Trent. Our vision is to create a dynamic, interconnected community of students, staff, faculty, and partners who harness the power of GIS and data to elevate learning, teaching, and research experiences across all disciplines.

Our services include:

• Delivering tailored presentations in your class, event, or meeting to showcase our extensive collections, resources, and services.
• Developing effective in-class or asynchronous training materials that build essential data literacy and management skills.
• Conducting engaging workshops on specialized GIS topics. 

Class Visits

MaDGIC can develop and deliver instructional sessions to support students or research teams with completing course assignments and conducting research. Staff and faculty who are interested in scheduling course-integrated sessions or developing custom learning opportunities are encouraged to connect with Tracy Sallaway, Research Data Services Librarian, to discuss their needs.

Workshops

Visit our website for our workshop schedule.