Open Access Week
Open Access Week is an annual opportunity for the academic and research community to learn about the potential benefits of open access and share their insights with colleagues.
- Workshop
Choosing a Digital Mapping Platform for Your Project
Explore the pros and cons of various free and paid mapping tools and platforms that can be used for mapping your research in the humanities.
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October 24, 2025, 11:00am -
12:00pm
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Hybrid: Online and at 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
Hosted by: Research Data & Digital Scholarship
With many options to choose from, picking the right tool for mapping your research in the humanities can be daunting. This hybrid 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.
One of several workshops in the "Digital Humanist's Help Desk" series.
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