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Digital Humanist's Help Desk: Choosing a Digital Mapping Platform for Your Project

With many options to choose from, picking the right tool for mapping your research in the humanities can be daunting. This session will guide participants through the pros and cons of various free and paid mapping tools and platforms.

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September 6, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange (RDDSx), Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, First Floor
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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Hosted by: Research Data & Digital Scholarship

Laser engraved map of patron's choosing

With many options to choose from, picking the right tool for mapping your research in the humanities can be daunting. This session will guide participants through the pros and cons of various free and paid mapping tools and platforms like Google MyMaps, StoryMapJS, ZeeMaps, Felt, MapBox Studio, Leaflet, and ArcGIS Online. Special attention will be paid to evaluating your own source material, needs, and priorities to find the best tool for you and your project.

This is one of several workshops in the "Digital Humanist's Help Desk" series. Find more here.

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