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<p>The Geospatial Research Lab is the University Library’s geospatial research support program for faculty, students, and staff at American University. We provide expertise in geographic information systems (GIS), spatial analysis, and mapping, helping the AU community apply spatial thinking and geospatial tools across disciplines. Services include guidance on data acquisition, project design, software, and map-based storytelling.</p>
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<p>Whether you’re designing a map for a publication, seeking spatial data for a capstone, or exploring GIS methods for a class project, the Geospatial Research Lab can help. We work with researchers at every stage from idea development through analysis and presentation.</p>
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<p>We also support instructors who want to integrate mapping or spatial data into their teaching. This includes help designing assignments, identifying appropriate tools or datasets, and developing lab activities or course-specific GIS resources.</p>
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<p>Consultations are available by appointment. While we do not provide one-on-one software instruction, we can help you clarify research questions, identify appropriate tools and training resources, and troubleshoot issues related to spatial data and analysis. To request a consultation or learn more about our services, visit our <ahref="https://outlook.office.com/book/GeospatialResearchLab@american0.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled">Bookings site</a>.</p>
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<p>Looking for access to GIS software? Visit the <ahref="https://subjectguides.library.american.edu/gis/home">GIS & Cartography LibGuide</a> for more information.</p>
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<p>Visit the <ahref="#">GIS Lab</a> page to learn about the workstations and software available in Bender Library Room B53.</p>
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<p>The Geospatial Research Lab hosts workshops throughout the semester on topics in GIS, mapping, and data literacy. These sessions are open to students, faculty, and staff across American University. This page provides information about upcoming workshops and also serves as an archive where you can find handouts, slides, and other materials from past sessions.</p>
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<p>You can find the full schedule and register for upcoming events on our <ahref="https://american.libcal.com/calendar/?cid=###">AU Library Workshops Calendar</a>.</p>
This session introduced strategies for preparing tabular and spatial data for GIS analysis. Topics included cleaning messy data, setting up file structures, and preparing datasets for ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.<br>
This interactive workshop focused on rescuing endangered public datasets using tools like the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine and DataLumos. Attendees learned practical preservation techniques while contributing to data rescue efforts.<br>
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Part of the Teaching in Place workshop series, this hands-on session used sketch mapping and zine-making to explore spatial thinking as a teaching tool. Participants created “small joys” maps and discussed ethical considerations for mapping student experiences.<br>
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