REMINDER!!!! Introduction to GIS webinar. Sept 25, 2013 at 2:00 pm EDT

To:  CICs and SDCs

From: DUB Staff

What: Introduction to GIS webinar

When: September 25, 2013 @ 2:00 pm

 

Howard Shih has agreed to share his expertise in Geographic Information System (GIS) software with the networks.  He will be conducting an Intro to GIS webinar on 9/25/ at 2:00pm E.D.T.  Please take the time to participate in this webinar conducted by a fellow colleague. 

This webinar will provide some basic how-to and tricks to importing Census Bureau data into ArcGIS and creating some basic maps. 

He will cover: 

·     How to download data files from American Factfinder and while file formats to use

·     Options for shape files from both the Census Bureau and local sources

·     Connecting the data files to the shape files

·     Creating basic maps

Knowledge of Census Bureau data products and terminology is helpful. 

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To join the online meeting:

1. Go to https://census.webex.com/census/j.php?ED=221767427&UID=1513970117&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

2. If requested, enter your name and email address.

3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: trainrequest

4. Click "Join". To Join the online meeting

 To join the teleconference

 Call-in toll free number (1-888-889-2034)

Participate passcode: 9751709

If you have any question please contact me at 301-763-3978 or Antoinette.Hall@census.gov

Toni