ResearchWorks Geospatial Services

What is Geospatial Services?

ResearchWorks Geospatial Services provides services to the faculty, staff and students of the University of Washington with the identification, acquisition, and provision of access to digital geospatial and statistical data for use in a geographic information system (GIS). This includes support for determining data needs, finding & accessing data, access to GIS software, and assistance with incorporating data into GIS projects. The services we offer are not limited by discipline. If you are interested in research data management (including management of geospatial data), please consult our Data Services page.

What services do we provide?

• Consultation and reference services related to finding and using geospatial datasets.
  • Request more information or set up an appointment via email
  • Geographic Data Needs Assessment form

• Resources related to finding and using geospatial data:
  • Washington Geospatial Data Archive (WAGDA)
  • Washington State Geospatial Clearinghouse
  • Suzzallo Library GIS/Government Publications Instruction Lab

Who is ResearchWorks Geospatial Services?

• Matthew Parsons (Geospatial Data and Maps Librarian)
• Stephan Gmur (GIS Graduate Staff Assistant)
• Allison Anderson (GIS Infrastucture Support Specialist)