Get Help in the Libraries
The Libraries’ GIS team is available to help UMass students, staff, and faculty members troubleshoot software issues, find data, and conduct vector/raster spatial analysis. We can connect you to resources about related topics, like software licensing, data management, data visualization, photogrammetry and 3D model construction.
Becky Seifried
Geospatial Information Librarian
Becky can help with all kinds of GIS questions, including accessing and installing GIS software, getting help with course assignments, figuring out which GIS analyses can answer your research questions, project brainstorming, and searching for available GIS data.
Help Beyond the Libraries
Institute for Social Science Research
Free methodology consultations for members of the UMass research community, plus fee-based consultations for grant-funded researchers. Areas of expertise include research design, data collection and processing, statistical analysis, statistical software support, and qualitative analysis. Consultations available by appointment.
Free methodology consultations for members of the UMass research community, plus fee-based consultations for grant-funded researchers. Areas of expertise include research design, data collection and processing, statistical analysis, statistical software support, and qualitative analysis. Consultations available by appointment.
Free statistical consulting service for graduate students and faculty, provided by students and faculty from the Research, Educational Measurement, & Psychometrics degree program. Areas of expertise include research design, statistical analysis, and statistical software support. Consultations available by appointment and weekly drop-in hours.
For graduate students and faculty in the Environmental Conservation program, this group provides consultations in statistical modeling and spatial data analysis. Consultations available by appointment.
Last Updated on August 24, 2026