Quantum GIS (QGIS) is free and open source GIS software.  This LibGuide provides useful resources for novice users, and was created in response to the needs of students in History 460: Russia to Peter the Great, with Professor Randolph, during Fall 2013.

Resources provided here fall under the following categories:

1. official documentation
2. video tutorials
3. further resources

Installation instructions can be found on the QGIS website.

Official documentation

QGIS Training Manual

QGIS Wiki

Further documentation

Video tutorial series

QGIS 1 - Introduction

QGIS 2 - Tools

QGIS 3 - Symbology

QGIS 4 - Finding & Selecting Data

Further resources

QGIS Tutorials

Baruch Geoportal Home, Newman Library, Baruch College CUNY

QGIS Basics for Journalists

QGIS on YouTube