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Open Access Week: Geospatial Open Data Online
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a powerful, multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across many industries. When paired with Open Data, users can explore data to gain new insights and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
This presentation will discuss at a high level what GIS and Open Data are, as well as demonstrate how to explore and view Open Data using an interactive mapping application.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand what a Geographic Information System (GIS) is
- Understand what Geospatial Open Data is
- Navigate within an interactive mapping application
No prior knowledge or experience with GIS is required to participate.
This is an online event, please register to receive the event link. If you have accommodation requests or questions, reach out to libevents@uwaterloo.ca with your needs.
Please note: This presentation is part of the Libraries' Open Access Week series of events. You do not need to attend each one; please register for each event separately.
- Date:
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Time:
- 12:30pm - 1:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Alumni Community Members Faculty / Instructors Graduate Students Library supporters Researchers Undergraduate Students Waterloo staff
- Categories:
- Presentation
Facilitator
Katie Brightwell is the Library Associate at Musagetes Architecture Library. She provides Geographic Information Services (GIS) support and specialized GIS instruction for the School of Architecture, and the greater University of Waterloo community through the Geospatial Centre.
Event Support
Amy Lim is the research programs and services coordinator at the University of Waterloo Libraries. She helps coordinate workshops alongside our librarians. If you have questions about this event, please contact her at libevents@uwaterloo.ca.
Facilitator(s)
Instructor
Library Associate, Musagetes Architecture Library & Geospatial Centre
Event Coordinator
Research Programs and Services Coordinator