Restats

Sources

Yamashita, T., Carr, D. C., & Brown, J. S. (2014). Initial exploration of newly implemented public health policy using geographic information systems: The case of a U.S. Silver Alert Program. Journal of Health & Human Services Administration, 37(3), 378–404. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Nejad Masouleh, F. A., Rho'Dess, T. W., & Murayama, Y. (2009). The application of GIS in education administration: protecting students from hazardous roads. Transactions in GIS, 13(1), 105–123. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Document: Common Terminology (PDF)

Optional Resources

GIS Mapping Software

ArcGIS. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.arcgis.com/home/signin.html

 

If you would like to use ArcGIS, it is suggested you create a public account. This account will give you basic access to ArcGIS online and is for personal and non-commercial use only.

Carto. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://carto.com/signup

 

If you would like to use Carto, it is suggested you sign up for the basic version. You will have access to unlimited databases, map views, and four layers of mapping.

Natural Resources. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://carto.com/solutions/natural-resources/

 

GIS and visualization solutions for natural resources and conservation.

Mapbox. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mapbox.com/studio/signup/

 

If you would like to use Mapbox, it is suggested you sign up for the starter version. You will have access to 10 studio styles, 1 classic studio style, and basic storage.

Media GIS Mapping Software Tutorials

ArcGIS. (n.d.). Create a map. Retrieved January 26, 2016, from http://video.arcgis.com/watch/253/create-a-map

ArcGIS. (n.d.). Map examples. Retrieved January 26, 2016, from http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/take-a-look-at-web-maps

Carto. (n.d.) Create your First Map with Carto.JS. Retrieved September 7, 2016, from https://carto.com/docs/tutorials/create_map_cartodbjs/

Mapbox. (n.d.). Create a new map. Retrieved September 7, 2016, from https://www.mapbox.com/help/creating-new-map/

Articles

van de Donk, W. B., & Taylor, J. (2000). Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in public administration: An introduction to a series of articles. Information Infrastructure & Policy, 6(3), 127–129.

Miller, C. (2007). The introduction and expansion of GIS into a small local health department drinking-water program. Journal of Environmental Health, 69(6), 35–40.