Google Fusion Tables: Basics
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MAGIC and Connecticut State Data Center – magic.lib.uconn.edu ctsdc.uconn.edu
Google Fusion Tables: Basics
Michael HowserUndergraduate Education & GIS Librarian and
Connecticut State Data Center Coordinator
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MAGIC and Connecticut State Data Center – magic.lib.uconn.edu ctsdc.uconn.edu
What is Google Fusion Tables?• Web based interface for uploading,
managing, and visualizing large datasets• Builds upon Google Docs and Google
Maps• Includes API to develop custom interfaces• Enables sharing of large datasets
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MAGIC and Connecticut State Data Center – magic.lib.uconn.edu ctsdc.uconn.edu
Accessing Google Fusion Tables
http://www.google.com/fusiontables
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Importing Data• Data formats supported include:
– Spreadsheets (.csv, .tsv, or .txt)– Google Docs Spreadsheets– KML Files
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MAGIC and Connecticut State Data Center – magic.lib.uconn.edu ctsdc.uconn.edu
Importing Data
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MAGIC and Connecticut State Data Center – magic.lib.uconn.edu ctsdc.uconn.edu
Sample Data Interface
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Let’s Explore!
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Questions?Map and Geographic Information Center – MAGIC & Connecticut State Data Centerat the University of Connecticut Libraries369 Fairfield WayPhone: 860-486-4589E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]