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A creative initiative where ideas come to play.

ArcGIS StoryMaps

The library supports tools that help you tell stories with maps, images, and data. ArcGIS StoryMaps and related platforms can be used to create interactive narratives for class projects, research, and public communication.

Fresno State ArcGIS Portal: fresnostate.maps.arcgis.com

Fresno State ArcGIS software download

IT Service Desk / GIS support: fsgissupport@mail.fresnostate.edu

ArcGIS Tutorials

Video 1: Getting Started With ArcGIS Online

In this step-by-step guide, you will learn the basics of ArcGIS Online: how to sign in with your Fresno State account, access Esri Academy training, and create, edit, delete, and share layers, web maps, and Instant Apps—plus styling, filtering, running a simple overlay analysis, and restoring items from the recycle bin.

Video 2: Creating Feature Layers in ArcGIS Online

In this step-by-step guide, you will learn what feature layers are and how to create, edit, delete, and share them in ArcGIS Online—including hands-on digitizing of points (trees), lines (sidewalks), and polygons (park areas).

Video 3: Adding Your Data to ArcGIS Online

In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to bring your own data into ArcGIS Online by importing shapefiles, XY coordinates from tables, and address data to create hosted feature layers—then edit, delete, and share them.

Video 4: How to Create a Story with ArcGIS StoryMaps

In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to create and publish an ArcGIS StoryMap from scratch— choose a cover layout, design or apply a custom theme, and add rich content blocks (images, galleries, video, audio, embeds). You’ll also build interactive maps (including Express Map), use Swipe and Timeline, create immersive Sidecar slides with Media Actions, and make a Map Tour with geotagged photos.

Video 5: How to Download ArcGIS Pro

In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to download, install, and sign in to ArcGIS Pro on your personal Windows computer.