Library Technician brand new to GIS

[CdnLibraryTech]

Hi Everyone, 

I am new to GIS, and to the esri community. Recently, I accepted a new position as a Library Associate, in Research & Scholarship, in the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 

My background is a Library Technician, providing front line research and customer service support. I am on a self-directed learning path, with lots of encouragement from my R&S colleagues. I am working my way through GIS Fundamentals in the Esri Academy. 

I am looking forward to learning lots, and assisting our patrons who have GIS research questions. 

[JesseCloutier]

Welcome to Esri Community, @CdnLibraryTech! We're glad to have you here and are excited that we're able to be part of your learning journey. If you ever have questions about using Esri Community, feel free to follow up with a comment on this post or reach out to our team via email at esricommunity@esri.com. I'd like to recommend following our Esri Young Professionals Network area as someone who is learning the ropes—it's full of fantastic resources and people interested in helping you advance. If you haven't already come across it, our Esri Training area is also excellent for connecting with new skills or improving those you're working on. Keep us updated on how things are going!

[PratapPagare · Accepted solution]

Welcome to the community Sara

It’s great to have you with us. Congratulations on your new role as Library Associate at the University of Guelph. The Esri Academy is a fantastic resource for GIS Fundamentals—you’re off to a great start! Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[WilliamTarpai]

Hello @CdnLibraryTech  Welcome to the platform.  I have been actively promoting a Kenyan National Library Service - San Jose State University collaboration to improve early childhood education in Kenya by improving reading skills.  @EzraCheruiyot who is a Kenyan professional can tell you about life in rural Kenyan towns and villages.  We would really welcome your research and customer service support knowledge and skills to collaborate with us going forward, especially helping students acquire and hone mapping and spatial analysis skill sets.