Maps | Software & Training | Digitization Services | Teaching & Research
Maps
Several of the libraries on campus have map collections, only some of which can be located using the online catalog. Olin Library holds maps from the CIA, which are located in the Government Documents collection, and Special Collections & Archives has a selection of some old Middletown maps, some old USGS maps, as well as framed maps on display. The largest collection of maps is held in the Science Library, many of which are not listed in the online catalog. In addition to these physical map collections, there are several web-based resources available, including the database GeoRef and the USGS Gazetteer, which is searchable by feature name or state.
Software & Training
Wesleyan has purchased an ArcGIS Limited site license from ESRI. This site license provides for use of a long list of ESRI software, free online training courses, and passes to the annual ESRI conference. See the following links for more information about ArcGIS on campus.
- List of products included in ArcGIS Limited Site License
- ESRI Support Policy
- Virtual Campus courses
- Using ArcGIS off-campus
- Complimentary passes to the annual ESRI User Conference
- Campus ArcGIS mailing list (for the Wesleyan community only)
- National Institute for Technology & Liberal Education's GIS Mailing list
Digitization Services
Digitization Services is located on the fifth floor of the Science Tower, just opposite the main elevator. Our main function is to support the faculty and the curriculum by transferring analog content to digital material to view on the web or in multimedia presentations.
We have several scanners including a new large format scanner that will take originals up to 42" in width. We also have a dedicated slide scanner that can scan 50 or more slides automatically. Please stop by, call (x4954), or email Allynn (awilkinson@wesleyan.edu) and we talk about your specific needs.
Teaching and Research
A variety of faculty and thesis students use GIS in their research. For example, Phil Resor (E&ES), Tracy Krueger (E&ES, graduate student), Phil Wagoner (ARAH, Archeology Program).
