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Library Data Services

Library Data Services caters to researchers interested in working with data, mapping, texts, visualization, and technology. Many of these services are available online. Davis Library Data Services, located on the second floor of Davis Library, offers:

A computing lab with specialized software for GIS and data visualization & analysis.
Walk-in assistance provided by knowledgeable student consultants during set hours.
Consultations with specialists for more in-depth inquiries (by appointment).
Spaces for collaboration and presentation, complete with white boards and external displays.
Technology short courses and programs that promote digital scholarship.

About This Guide

This guide provides access to georeferenced historical maps in formats suitable for use in Geographic Information System (GIS) software. Three different collections are available.

Collections

These maps were digitized and georeferenced for the following projects: Going to the Show, North Carolina Maps, and Driving Through Time: The Digital Blue Ridge Parkway. These projects were funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of North Carolina.