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Environmental Studies 238: Biophilia
Instructional Technologist for Geospatial and Data Services
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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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
- 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.
- 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.
- ArcGIS and GIS Mapping Video PlaylistFull playlist of all ArcGIS videos on the DiSCO YouTube Channel
Other examples:
- Something's Buzzing!: Learn about beekeeping in Brooklyn Park - by City of Brooklyn Park, MNBeekeeping in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
- 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