The Oregon Spatial Data Library A Vision for

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

Institute for Natural Resources Informing natural resource decision making through integrated knowledge and information. Strategic Goals Information and Data Development, Management, and Access Goal 1 Increase the ability of others to efficiently and effectively deliver environmental and resource outcomes. Research-Practice Integration 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 OSU | PSU | UO Research and Project Coordination Experiential Learning and Leadership Development

http: //oregonexplorer. info 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 15 Explorer Sites Western Landscapes Explorer Stories Resources Data Tools

http: //spatialdata. oregonexplorer. info 394 Records

Oregon Spatial Data Library 2013 Analytics Summary Source Visits Direct Referral Search Social 12938 660 211 18 OSU | PSU |

http: //spatialdata. oregonexplorer. info Search 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Free text search Canned searches Geographic searches Content type, category, modified date Other repositories

Searching: Results

Searching: Details and Metadata

http: //spatialdata. oregonexplorer. info Searching: Preview Map Services

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 Vector formats Raster formats

Tiered Access

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) OSU | PSU |

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 OSU | PSU |

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 OSU | PSU |

What might the range of solutions look like? 1. Host own data and metadata Ability to edit metadata and data 2. 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 staff 4. Harvest from an existing map service or catalog OSU | PSU |

Harvesting OSU | PSU |

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 OSU | PSU |

Do you have data and metadata you’d like to contribute, or have questions on harvesting? Contact us! Myrica. Mc. Cune@oregonstate. edu Marc. Rempel@oregonstate. edu OSU | PSU |