OSU | PSU | UO The Oregon Spatial Data Library: A Vision for Increased Data Sharing Myrica McCune Institute for Natural Resources February 5, 2014.

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The Oregon Spatial Data Library:

A Vision for Increased Data Sharing

Myrica McCuneInstitute for Natural Resources

February 5, 2014

Strategic GoalsGoal 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 Learningand Leadership Development

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Institute for Natural Resources

Informing natural resource decision making through

integrated knowledge and information.

15 Explorer Sites

Stories Resources Data Tools

Central access for natural resource decision-making information in Oregon and the West since 2005.

Partnership of OSU Libraries & Press and the Institute for Natural Resources

Western Landscapes Explorer

http://oregonexplorer.info

http://spatialdata.oregonexplorer.info

394 Records

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Oregon Spatial Data Library 2013 Analytics Summary

Source Visits

Direct 12938Referral 660Search 211Social 18

Search

1. Free text search2. Canned searches3. Geographic searches4. Content type, category, modified date5. Other repositories

http://spatialdata.oregonexplorer.info

Searching: Results

Searching: Details and Metadata

Searching: Preview Map Services

http://spatialdata.oregonexplorer.info

Spatial Search

Browsing

Download

1. Whole layer downloads.

2. Area of Interest downloads.

http://spatialdata.oregonexplorer.info

Area of Interest Downloads

Step 1: Select Area of Interest

Area of Interest Downloads

Step 2: Select Layer to Download

Area of Interest Downloads

Step 3: Select Output Format

Raster formatsVector formats

Tiered Access

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A brief look at OSDL metadata requirements:

1. Title

2. Abstract (Description)

3. Keywords

ISO Theme

Framework Keyword (for framework data only)

4. Publish Date

5. Download link or link to map service

6. Website

7. Contact for dataset origniator

8. Bounding Box

9. Browse Graphic URL (desired, not required)

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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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How can we reduce barriers to addition?

Clearly state collection policy and metadata requirements on the site

Implement a range of solutions for individuals or organizations with

varying capacity

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What might the range of solutions look like?

1. Host own data and metadata

Ability to edit metadata and data2. Host data with DAS GEO, but have the ability

to set up a web accessible folder outside firewalls to store metadata

Retain ability to edit metadata

3. Host data and metadata with DAS GEO/OSDL

Edits go through OSDL staff4. Harvest from an existing map service or

catalog

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Harvesting

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What’s next?

1. Work with interested FITs or agencies

to add more records

2. Ensure consistency between

framework elements and the spatial

data library

3. Set up harvesting for Preparedness

and Coastal and Marine FITs

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Do you have data and metadata you’d like to contribute, or have questions on harvesting?

Contact us!

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