Political Science 350: Immigration and Citizenship
Research & Instruction Librarian for Social Sciences & Data Literacy
Logging into ArcGIS Online
Make sure when logging in:
- Safari sometimes has issues with logging in and accessing projects! If you receive an error, switch to Chrome
- Log into stolaf.maps.arcgis.com - make sure that the St. Olaf banner shows up
- Full Guide: PSCI 350 ArcGIS OnlineFull guide to using ArcGIS Online and Story Maps for PSCI 350 projects - if there is something not included in this guide, or you would like to request something to be added, let Sara know and she can take care of it!
Spreadsheets (for mapping)
- Spreadsheet Template (For point locations)Want to get an idea of what is needed for a map spreadsheet? This template provides example fields that will work with ArcGIS Online - feel free to make a copy of the spreadsheet and add your own data. There is an example tab that shows how data is typically formatted.
Are you working in a group? Sharing ArcGIS Projects
To work with a group in ArcGIS Online - items have to be shared to a collaborative group! There are a few notes about ArcGIS Online collaboration:
- After accepting the email invite and activating your account, then you can be added to the group!
- ArcGIS Online does not have simultaneous editing like Google Docs - multiple people can edit a project, but not at the same time. The easiest way to work on ArcGIS Online projects in a group is to divide up the work that needs to be done! This will help delegate the work that needs to be done in the map so multiple people don't need to access the same project at the same time.
- Make sure that all items are marked as "organization only" or "public" - if the item is set to "private" visibility, no one in the group will be able to access it even if it's shared to to the ArcGIS Online Group.
Share your projects (Story Maps, maps, data, etc.) to the PSCI 350, Spring 2023 Group!
Examples
What can we do with Story Maps? Check out some examples:
- Full ArcGIS Story Maps GalleryStory Maps from other organizations
- Towards Recognition and University-Tribal Healing (TRUTH)Mapping the land grab cost - translating the amount to today's dollars. Focuses on the impact to Dakota and Ojibwe tribes as a result of the University of Minnesota (and other institution) land grabs of 1862.
- The Voices of Grand Canyon (The Grand Canyon Trust)Good example of a Story Map with embedded audio and video
- The Gender Digital Divide"Digital divides exist for marginalized populations all over the world and can be based on geography (urban vs. rural), income, indigeneity, disability, age, caste, ethnicity, religion, and other factors." - Excerpt from The Gender Digital Divide Story Map
- The lines that shape our citiesConnecting present-day environmental inequalities to redlining policies of the 1930s
- 2892 St. Paul"Stories and resources from the 2892 St. Paul project created by community storytellers, educators, youth, and local partners." - Excerpt from 2892 St. Paul
Looking for some website resources, design recommendations, and best practices? Check out a few of these links!
- Digital Accessibility: Getting started with accessible storytelling"Accessible content is easier to consume and enjoy for everyone who comes across it." - Excerpt from Digital Accessibility
• See recommendations for Color, Font, Format, working with media, and other design related best practices - 2892 Miles To Go: Geographic Walk for Justice"There are 2892 miles across the continental United States. Each of these miles symbolizes stories of the relationship between people and land that have been mistold, misrepresented, or omitted. 2892 Miles to Go is a social justice education program centered on amplifying local community stories about justice, race, and equity that are often left out of common narratives of human history." -- Description from 2892 Miles to Go website
Working with Census or Demographic Data
What to use demographic or census information for your maps? Check out the ArcGIS Living Atlas first! There was a wide variety of premade data that can be added and redesigned for projects.
Notes about Living Atlas:
- When searching for data, make sure to set the filter to "layers". Maps and other data available in the Living Atlas may not be as flexible for redesign
- All layers can be added to maps in the ArcGIS Online web maps
- Census information can be broken down to different levels, however - there may be some regions where data is not as complete
How do we locate demographic data in the Living Atlas? Search for "ACS demographics"
I need help!
Need help or experiencing at tech issue with ArcGIS Online or Story Maps?
- Sara Dale is available during staffed hours! Monday - Friday from 8am - 9pm
- Anyone is welcome to book an in-person or virtual appointment with me! I will also sometimes do office hours.
- For outside staffed hours:
- DiSCO workers are available to help! The DiSCO staffed hours are Monday - Thursday from 9am to 9pm, Friday from 9am to 5pm, or Saturday & Sunday 12pm to 9pm
- Contact the IT Helpdesk! Submit a ticket
Tips for Working with Digital Maps & Story Maps
At the end of your project, make sure to clean up any data in pop-ups that might have been carried over from a spreadsheet or dataset! We can remove ID numbers, empty fields, or edit titles of pop-ups to it is easier for a reader to understand the data.