• Story maps use geography as a means of organizing and presenting information. They tell the story of a place, event, issue, trend, or pattern in a geographic context.
• They combine interactive maps with other rich content—text, photos, video, and audio—within user experiences that are basic and intuitive.
• Supported data types: varies based on the app. Content can include maps imported from ArcGIS Online, photos, videos, and audio.
• Storage limits: integrated into ArcGIS Online account, which includes 2MB of storage. Email gishelp@mit.edu for information about our ArcGIS Online institutional account.

Any of the these tools listed below can help you organize and cite your references. The Overview at the top of the list explains the strengths and weaknesses for each.

• Overview of Citation Software
• Zotero
• Mendeley

Paxton LaJoie is the GIS Specialist in Education and Practice for MIT Libraries. She has a background in environmental science and specializes in remote sensing analysis. Prior to joining the MIT Libraries, she conducted research using GIS and remote sensing analyses to assess environmental concerns under NASA's Applied Sciences Capacity Building program. Outside of work she enjoys reading and competitive gaming. 

Erin Shives is the GIS and Statistics Librarian for MIT Libraries. Erin holds an M.S. in Environmental Science from Yale School of the Environment with a focus in GIS, remote sensing, and statistical analysis for environmental justice concerns, and a B.A. in Sustainability with a focus in geography and watershed systems from San Diego State University. Prior to this work, Erin spent time as a research member for the NASA DEVELOP Program, applying NASA Earth Observations and remote sensing techniques to actionable environmental and community health concerns.