Frequently Asked Questions

1. What data format should I use to store my data?
2. What is geocoding?

What data format should I use to store my data?
The easiest to work with would be the Microsoft Excel 97-2003 worksheet. Other formats include .dbf (DBase IV) or .csv (Comma Separated Values).

What is geocoding?
Geocoding is the process of taking a street address and converting it into a pair of coordinates that allow the location to be accurately placed on a map.

Mailing Address: CRHSSD | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Mailcode 6892 | Carbondale, IL 62901-6892 (Attn: CRHSSD)
Physical Address: 150 E. Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 118, Carbondale, IL 62903
Phone: (618) 453-1262 Fax: (618) 453-5040