Site is currently being developed – please excuse the incompleteness
This toolkit is meant to provide context and direction for anyone at Stanford working with spatial and cartographic information, and as a launchpad for using maps, geospatial data, and applications to effectively communicate spatial concepts. It is built on the collective widsom of knowledgeable staff at Stanford Libraries.
Thinking spatially is how we analyze and understand the complexities of the world around us in spatial terms. It can help us gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of the world and the complex relationshiops between human societies and the environment.
Overview
This site is organized by general topics on different pages, each with a table of content located at the top of the page, as well as in the “+” tab on the bottom left side of the page.
The different pages which make up this site are:
- Introduction: An explanation of what it means to “think spatially” and how it can benefit your work.
- Tools: An overview and examples of the types of tools that you can use to manage your data, make compelling maps, and tell convincing stories.
- Collections: Descriptions of a variety of spatial formats like maps, atlases, satellite imagery, aerial photos, and geographic data, as well as where you can find these at Stanford Libraries and in the web.
- Resources: A list of important resources for
- How Do I?: An FAQ-style set of common questions asked by people beginning their work with spatial information.
- About: Important information for understanding the context of this toolkit.
- Contact and Help: Last but not least, information about how to contact people and resources who can support you at Stanford.
Contribute
This site is openly developed on GitHub, and we welcome Issues and Pull Requests if you would like to suggest improvements.