OSU | PSU | UO The Oregon Spatial Data Library: A Vision for Increased Data Sharing Myrica McCune Institute for Natural Resources Marc Rempel Oregon State University Library April 16, 2014
Strategic Goals Goal 1 Increase the ability of others to efficiently and effectively deliver environmental and resource outcomes. Goal 2 Extend the reach of integrated knowledge and information to inform natural resource decision making. Goal 3 Enhance the relevance and delivery of INR’s distinctive suite of services and products. oregonstate.edu/inr Information and Data Development, Management, and Access Research-Practice Integration Research and Project Coordination Experiential Learning and Leadership Development OSU | PSU | UO Institute for Natural Resources Informing natural resource decision making through integrated knowledge and information.
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OSU | PSU | UO Oregon Spatial Data Library 2013 Analytics Summary SourceVisits Direct12938 Referral660 Search211 Social18
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Download 1. Whole layer downloads. 2. Area of Interest downloads.
Area of Interest Downloads Step 1: Select Area of Interest
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Area of Interest Downloads Step 3: Select Output Format Raster formatsVector formats
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OSU | PSU | UO A brief look at OSDL metadata requirements: 1. Title 2. Abstract (Description) 3. Keywords ISO Theme 4. Publish Date 5. Metadata Contact
OSU | PSU | UO OSDL Collection Guidelines: 1. Data and metadata are in their final form. 2.Metadata complies with OSDL requirements. 3.All file names and attributes are well described and interpretable. 4.The data has potential value for other application areas or to support decision making. 5.The geographic extent is substantial.
OSU | PSU | UO What are barriers to information addition? It is unclear how to submit new information Metadata requirements are not clearly stated Confusion over data hosting possibilities
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