GIS Fellow for Historical Campus Maps

Division/Department: Map Collection, University of Chicago Library

Fellowship coordinator:: GIS and Map Librarian

General Summary:

The Hanna Holborn Gray Graduate Student Fellowship for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will develop an interactive online map that allows users to explore the historical development of the University of Chicago campus. The fellow will incorporate archival and historical research into a web-based geospatial data set that will be used in university curriculum and be available to the public. This opportunity will allow the fellow to develop their primary source research skills, use the university archives and digital collections, and learn GIS data creation and web design.

Fellows are expected to make a presentation to Library staff about their activities/project near the completion of their fellowship experience..

Activities:

• Research the history of UChicago campus
• Collate images and data for a historical campus GIS
• Learn best practices for spatial data creation and web design
• Create an interactive map website using existing templates
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a UChicago graduate program in good standing during the period of the fellowship
• Experience or willingness to learn GIS data and web mapping techniques
• Interest in historical research
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• GIS or ArcGIS Online experience, preferred
• Web design experience, preferred