Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Getting GIS Data

We provide access to data resources and assist researchers with identifying and using geospatial and tabular data with mapping software. 

Libraries' Geodata Collection

• Browse Themes & Sources
• Browse by Keywords

Libraries' Geodata Server

Data downloading instructions

North Carolina GIS Data & Links

County | Municipal

Online Data Sources

• Popular Download Sites
  Key links to finding data
• Streaming Data Services (WMS, WFS, etc.)
  Stream data from remote servers into your GIS software
• Historic Data and Maps
  Links to various digital collections

Instruction & Assistance

• We're happy to provide class instruction upon request. Please get in touch.
• GIS Training and Learning
  Multiple modes are available for NC State faculty, staff, and students
• Events, Updates, and other News are announced on the GIS-ANNOUNCE and Data & Visualization Interest Group listservs.

Software

• Esri products, including ArcGIS, are available through NCSU's campus site license. 
• Open Source software QGIS and GRASS are installed on workstations in the Spaces with Data and Visualization computing, listed below.