At Yale, researchers from all disciplines embark in projects that require geospatial technologies to answer important questions and support learning and collaborative research initiatives. Since the 1940s, Yale Library has been offering uninterrupted mapping and, later, GIS support services. Yale members rely on a suite of services for all geospatial endeavors on campus, during fieldwork, internships, and collaborations around the world.
The Computational Methods and Data Department's GIS Support Services offer a suite of services and support for all geospatial endeavors on campus and while conducting fieldwork. The GIS team consists of a GIS librarian and a group of graduate students who work together to offer consultations, conduct workshops, provide licensed spatial data, conduct workshops and events, and guide access to computing and software infrastructure, while strategizing to advance the support they provide in response to technological advancements and industry trends.
Yale members can join Esri training platform for free access to hundreds of virtual GIS training
New to GIS? This list of virtual Esri training will help get you started.
Note: The instructor-led training sessions require a fee. Yale members can get a discounted price.
Stay informed about GIS-related events, announcements, and software issues. We use this list to keep the Yale GIS User Community informed about everything from GIS workshops to software license maintenance events.
Our GIS team includes a group of enthusiastic consultants who can work with you to integrate GIS into your various projects and learning activities. Some of the aspects that you can discuss during your consultation are:
June 01, 2020
The ITS Public Computing group has worked tirelessly, and now Yale students and faculty can access GIS software, via MyApps Yale GIS, including Esri ArcGIS for Desktop (ArcMap), ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Google Earth Pro, and GeoDa.
Note: All students with an active Yale email address are licensed to access the MyApps Yale GIS service via their personal devices.
Will I be able to save personal files on the virtual desktop?
The virtual desktop allows access to software available on the Public Clusters (students), or for specific use by teams or departments at Yale. Personal files should only be saved to a cloud drive, such as OneDrive, or to a network share.
Will I be able to add software to the virtual desktop?
You can customize your view of the virtual desktop, but software downloads/additions are not permitted. If you or your group have a specific need for software on the virtual desktop, please reach out to your professor, proctor, or manager.
For additional assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 203-432-9000 or visit our website to view answers to trending questions, search how-to articles, start a chat, or report a problem. You may also contact your local IT support provider.
Yale University offers hundreds of public computers that are located throughout campus and are intended for use by members of the Yale community. These computers have a common software image to provide ample access to academic programs and software needed for classes.
Regarding GIS software, this is not a complete list but includes locations where the GIS software has been installed. You may find one or a combination of the Esri ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) and ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Pro, and/or QGIS:
HILLHOUSE
CENTRAL CAMPUS
MEDICAL SCHOOL
GIS INQUIRIES
For assistance with GIS data or software, please contact the GIS team at geospatialhelp@yale.edu.
For more complex questions, we encourage you to schedule a GIS consultation.
MAP INQUIRIES
For assistance with scanned or paper maps from the Map Collection, please contact beinecke.library@yale.edu