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Environmental Studies 238: Biophilia
Instructional Technologist for Geospatial and Data Services
LibKey Nomad
Librarian
Audrey Gunn
Contact:
304 Rolvaag Memorial Library
1510 St. Olaf Avenue
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN 55057
1510 St. Olaf Avenue
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3658
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Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Data Science, Engineering, English, Environmental Conversations, Environmental Studies, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, Molecular Discovery, Neuroscience, Nursing, Physics, Public Health, Statistics and Data Science
StoryMaps as a Literary Curation Tool
Log into ArcGIS Online
You should receive an email notification during the course to activate your ArcGIS Online account before the training session - if you would like access to the application sooner, request activation via the IT Helpdesk.
It is recommended to use Chrome with ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online: stolaf.maps.arcgis.com
Finished with your project? Submit the Story Map!
Make sure to share it to the "ENVST 238, Spring 2024: Biophilia" group!
- Share your project as either "organization" only, "public (unlisted)", or "public" in order for it to be graded
- Public (unlisted) means that a login is not required to view the project, but it will not appear in search engines. Check out this YouTube view to see how to do this.
- "Organization" only projects will require someone to log in to view the project
Citations in Story Maps
Tips with citations in StoryMaps:
- If unsure which format or if you have any questions citation preferences, check with your professor!
- (Optional) You can hyperlink citations to take readers directly to the bibliography section of the project
ArcGIS Online & StoryMaps Tips
It is recommended to use Chrome when working with ArcGIS Online!
- Safari will occasionally return error messages when logging in or accessing previously created projects
Tips for working with ArcGIS StoryMaps & ArcGIS Online:
- When accessing ArcGIS Online, make sure that the website says "stolaf" somewhere in the URL (https://stolaf.maps.arcgis.com) before starting a project.
- StoryMaps will autosave throughout the project, but other tools and areas of ArcGIS Online may not if you're working outside of StoryMaps
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St. Olaf ArcGIS OnlineWhen accessing ArcGIS Online, make sure that the website says "stolaf" somewhere in the URL (https://stolaf.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html) before starting a project.
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Full Story Maps GuideWant to use maps for your project? Here is the full Story Maps guide that includes instructions for creating, uploading, and designing maps.
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ArcGIS and GIS Mapping Video PlaylistFull playlist of all ArcGIS videos on the DiSCO YouTube Channel
Other examples:
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Something's Buzzing!: Learn about beekeeping in Brooklyn Park - by City of Brooklyn Park, MNBeekeeping in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
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Collection: Our Food StoryA variety of StoryMaps about family recipes
Need help with your StoryMap?
Have questions or need help with your Story Map project? Feel free to send Sara (sara@stolaf.edu) an email! My current schedule is:
- Monday - Thursday: 8 - 5
- Friday (remote only): 8 - 5
I am not available after 5 or on weekends - but if you need assistance after hours, feel free to stop by the DiSCO and the student workers are available to help! Or feel free to submit a ticket to the IT Helpdesk.
DiSCO Spring 2024 hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 8am - 9pm
- Friday: 8am - 5pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 9 pm