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Getting ArcGIS Software
The College has a site license for all levels of ArcGIS from Esri. The software only runs on a PC with Windows. There are several options available for getting the software. Use of the software is limited to current students, staff and faculty at Dartmouth College installing ArcGIS software on college computers. To get access to the software, send an email to the Evans Map Room.They will send you an invitation to join Dartmouth's MyEsri site. Once you accept the invitation, you will be able to download and install the software. Once installed, the software will ask you for the location of the license manager. Email the map room again and they will send you that address or an authorization file.
With our site license for ArcGIS, we have access to a variety of online tutorials and workshops which can help you better use the software. There is a Training tab in your MyEsri account.
For more information, please email the Evans Map Room in Baker-Berry Library.
Once you have downloaded the software, here are some instructions for installing it.
ArcMap is sunsetting (going away) in 2026. Considering transitioning to ArcGIS Pro now to become more comfortable with the Pro version.
- ArcGIS for Personal UseTheir software is now available for home use for $100.00 a year. You cannot use it for commercial purposes. You can use it to learn the software or for volunteer efforts.
Basic Instruction Manuals
Looking to get started with ArcGIS? I can recommend the books listed below. The authors update these books every couple of years. You can browse the physical stacks to see what other books are available to help you learn how to use the software effectively.
Looking to see what else we have for learning ArcGIS? Find more titles in the library's online catalog.
Discovering GIS and ArcGIS by Call Number: Baker-Berry G 70.212 .S5414 2017ISBN: 9781319060473Publication Date: 2nd ed.The goal of Discovering GIS and ArcGIS is to teach students how to combine GIS concepts with ArcGIS software skills. Students learn to use the software, apply it to real-world tasks, and discover the concepts behind their actions. Students learn background and theory when appropriate as they work through hands-on applications of ArcGIS.
Geographic information science & systems by Call Number: Baker-Berry G 70.212 .L658 2015ISBN: 9781118676950Publication Date: 4th ed.Effective use of today's powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problem-solving that underpins it. This book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that support GIS usage. It has also provided thorough, up-to- date coverage of GIS procedures, techniques and public policy applications. ...
Getting to know ArcGIS desktop by Call Number: Baker-Berry G 70.212 .L39 2018ISBN: 9781589485105Publication Date: 5th ed.Getting to Know ArcGIS® Desktop is a comprehensive introduction to the features and tools of ArcGIS Desktop. Through hands-on exercises, readers will discover, use, make, and share maps with meaningful content. They will also learn how to build geodatabases, query data, analyze geospatial data, and more. The latest edition has been updated to the most current version of ArcGIS Desktop 10.6. Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop is suited for classroom use, independent study, and as a reference.
The GIS 20: essential skills by Call Number: Baker-Berry G 70.212 .C58 2017ISBN: 9781589485129Publication Date: 3rd ed.How can you quickly begin applying GIS to your work? The GIS 20: Essential Skills, third edition, presents step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and practical tips on how to perform the top 20 skills needed to successfully use a geographic information system (GIS). These skills include finding and editing data, querying GIS maps, creating reports, and sharing and publishing maps.
Learning ArcGIS Pro 2 by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781839210228Publication Date: 2nd ed.This second edition of Learning ArcGIS Pro will show you how you can use this powerful desktop GIS application to create maps, perform spatial analysis, and maintain data. The book begins by showing you how to install ArcGIS and listing the software and hardware prerequisites. You'll then understand the concept of named user licensing and learn how to navigate the new ribbon interface to leverage the power of ArcGIS Pro for managing geospatial data. Once you've got to grips with the new interface, you'll build your first GIS project and understand how to use the different project resources available. The book shows you how to create 2D and 3D maps by adding layers and setting and managing the symbology and labeling. ...
Mapping with ArcGIS Pro: design accurate and user-friendly maps to share the story of your data by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781788291873This book will help you create visually stunning maps that increase the legibility of the stories being mapped and introduce visual and design concepts into a traditionally scientific, data-driven process. The book begins by outlining the steps of gathering data from authoritative sources and lays out the workflow of creating a great map. ...
Mastering ArcGIS by Call Number: Baker-Berry G 70.212 .P74 2014ISBN: 9780077826260Publication Date: 6th ed.Mastering ArcGIS is an introductory GIS text that is designed to offer everything you need to master the basic elements of GIS. The author's step-by-step approach helps students negotiate the challenging tasks involved in learning sophisticated GIS software. ...
A Primer of GIS: fundamental geographic and cartographic concepts by Call Number: Baker-Berry G 70.212 .H38 2016ISBN: 9781462522170Publication Date: 2nd ed.This accessible text prepares students to understand and work with geographic information systems (GIS), offering a detailed introduction to essential theories, concepts, and skills. ...
Understanding GIS: an ArcGIS Pro project workbook by Call Number: Baker-Berry G 70.212 .H358 2018ISBN: 9781589485266The first single-project GIS textbook on the market, Understanding GIS: An ArcGIS Pro Project Workbook is an excellent resource for students and educators seeking a guide for an advanced, single-project-based course that incorporates GIS across a wide range of disciplines. It allows readers to progress through nine lessons using ArcGIS Pro software from Esri to find the best location for a new park along the Los Angeles River in Southern California. ...
