Proper citations are needed for:
- Printed or digital maps
- GIS data
- Software used to create maps or perform analysis
Overview
Library Guides
- GIS and Spatial Data: Data Citation. Columbia University Libraries.
- GIS Data & Software: Citing Geospatial Data. Trent University Library.
- Citing Maps. North Carolina State University Libraries.
- Cartographic Citation Style PennState University Libraries.
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. 2026.
- How to cite QGIS? in QGIS FAQ page.