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**Source**: https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/intro
**Parent**: https://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/resources/
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# Geospatial Concepts
An introduction to geospatial concepts
- [Introduction](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/intro "Introduces libguide and provides link to other JHU Data Services Libguides")
- [Access Other GIS Information](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/libguides)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/faq "This page provides answers to the most commonly asked questions")
- [Request Help](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/request_help)
- [Resources for Learning GIS](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/resources "Information on trainings, workshops, webinars and tutorials for learning how to use Esri software")
- [Geospatial Concepts](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/whatisgis "Introduction to Geospatial Concepts")
## Quick Links
###### [GIS Software Downloads](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/gis/software-access)
###### [ArcGIS Online for JHU](https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com)
###### [Resources for Learning GIS](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/gis/resources)
###### [JHU Map Collection](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/mapcollection/access)
###### [ArcGIS Password Support](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/gis)
## About Data Services
We are here to help you find, use, manage, visualize and share your data. [Contact us](mailto:dataservices@jhu.edu) to schedule a consultation. View and register for upcoming [workshops](https://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/training-workshops/). Visit our [website](http://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/) to learn more about our services.
## Overview
**Interested in GIS, geospatial data and maps, but don't know where to start?**
You've come to the right place! Use this libguide to:
- ###### access [JHU Data Services' libguides;](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/libguides)
- ###### find answers to [frequently asked questions](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/faq);
- ###### request a [consultation or trainin](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/request_help)g on GIS, geospatial concepts or our map collection;
- ###### access [resources and training on GIS applications and platforms](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/resources);
- ###### review [introductory geospatial concepts](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/geospatialconcepts/whatisgis).
## Who We Are
[JHU Data Services](https://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/) helps members of the JHU community find, manage, analyze, share and preserve data. Our GIS and Map specialists provide consultation on using GIS software, as well as accessing, analyzing and visualizing geospatial data and maps in your teaching, coursework, and research. We also manage the most [comprehensive collection](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/mapcollection/access) of Baltimore city maps, atlases and aerial photography found anywhere, in addition to the education site license for [Esri's suite of software](https://guides.library.jhu.edu/gis) for members of the JHU community.
To learn more about our team and our areas of expertise, visit our [About Us](https://dataservices.library.jhu.edu/about/) page.
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