1. MADGIC is… MAPS and ATLASES DATA: NUMERIC and GEOSPATIAL (for use with special software) GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (parliamentary and other official reports, statistics, etc.) … a CENTRE offering Expert Assistance @ Your Library

2. MADGIC is for you if you study… Architecture /Art and Culture/Biology/Business/ Canadian Studies/Child Studies/Chemistry/Civil and Environmental Engineering/Criminology and Criminal Justice/Earth Sciences/Economics/ Environmental Science/Geography, Geomatics and Environmental Studies/History/Human Rights/Industrial Design/International Affairs/Journalism and Communication/Law/Mass Communication/Political Science and Global Politics/Public Affairs and Policy Management/Public Policy and Administration/Social Work/Sociology/Women’s Studies … and more…

3. Where on the Web can I find MADGIC? Click on the Library’s home page and choose ‘MORE’ to see links to home pages for:Library’s home page  Data Data  GIS GIS  Government Information, and Government Information  Maps Maps For many additional resources also check out the library’s  Databases Databases  Subject Guides Subject Guides  Course Guides Course Guides

4. Get better Web searching results Use MADGIC’s customized Google search engines to look for information from government websites:government websites Canadian federal, provincial and municipal online information African countries Asia and the Pacific countries Caribbean and Latin American countries Middle East countries and Intergovernmental international organizations You can also search for online mapsonline maps

5. Why use Maps? Present information clearly in a visual way Often the only source of information, e.g. topographic maps or land use maps Atlases gather together related spatial information by topic and/or by time period Augment your research from an information source other than text Where can I find the Map Collection?

6. What is ‘data’? Numeric data comprises highly detailed datasets in digital file formats which usually require a statistical software package to manipulate the results of a query Public opinion poll data provides the raw numbers for each question asked by a poll GIS data is geographically situated information about places that can be viewed through a GIS software and combined with other data to create new maps

7. Why use numeric data? Numeric data is at a more detailed level than available in printed or online statistical sources Public opinion polls can support or counter arguments based on responses to questions You can manipulate data files to produce new combinations of information using statistical software The searching interface makes data discovery easier Where can I get help ?

8. Why use geospatial (GIS) data? Spatially located information is best viewed as a map or image Topographic data and air photos support site planning for an architectural project Numeric data (for example, census data) can be combined with spatial data to create new map views of statistical information Create Google Earth mashups with geographically referenced data and GPS plots Where can I get help with GIS?

9. What is Government Information? Information found in publications or databases issued under the authority of a government body or by an intergovernmental international organization such as the United Nations or the World Bank Government information is found in sources such as parliamentary bills, hearings and reports, research reports done for government agencies, commissions of inquiry, statistics, etc. Government information can be either current or historical

10. Why use government information? Primary source material From an authentic source Often most current information on an issue Best source for most statistics Documents on foreign relations Track changes in policies over time Where do I find government publications ?

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12. MADGIC supports your courses MADGIC also offers these services: Map Labs with course displays for assignments Course seminars that highlight relevant resources with accompanying Web guides matched to course content Data sets and sub-sets extracted for course use Wall maps and transparencies that can be borrowed to illustrate assignments and course themes Enrich your studies with MADGIC!