
Can I use that GIS data or map? by Nicholas Duggan, 2014
Included in this article is a simple guide to legal pitfalls in using GIS data and maps.
Proper citations are needed when using the following GIS materials:
- Printed or digital maps
- GIS data
- Software used to create maps or perform analysis
Overview
Library Guides
- GIS and Spatial Data: Data Citation
General guidelines for citation strategy and examples from various style guides. Columbia University Libraries. - Citation style guides based on the book Cartographic Citations: A Style Guide, Second Edition by Christine Kollen, Wangyal Shawa and Mary Larsgaard.
- Citation for Computer Spatial Data Files (ALA-MAGIRT) George Mason University Libraries.
Downloaded from http://infoguides.gmu.edu/ld.php?content_id=20319762 on July 27, 2016. - Cartographic Citation Style PennState University Libraries.
- Citation for Computer Spatial Data Files (ALA-MAGIRT) George Mason University Libraries.
- Guidelines for citing maps adapted from Cartographic Citations: A Style Guide by Clark, Suzanne M., Mary Lynette Larsgaard, and Cynthia M. Teague.
- Citing Maps. North Carolina State University Libraries.
- Boise State University Albertson’s Library:
APA and MLA styles for citing digital and printed maps with examples. - U.S. Library of Congress
With links to Chicago and MLA styles for citing digitized primary sources, including maps and charts. - University of Waterloo Library
Best practices in citation of cartographic materials recommended by Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives (ACMLA), with examples.
GIS Vendor Guides
- Using and Citing Esri Data. By Aileen Buckley, Mapping Center Lead at Esri. 2010
- What is the correct way to cite an ArcGIS Online basemap? From Esri Technical Support FAQ. 2020.
- How to cite QGIS when using the software in your work? From a QGIS FAQ page.