Is This a Geolibrary? A Case of the Idaho Geospatial Data Center

Authors

  • Maria Anna Jankowska
  • Piotr Jankowski

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v19i1.10068

Abstract

The article presents the Idaho Geospatial Data Center (IGDC), a digital library of public-domain geographic data for the state of Idaho. The design and implementation of IGDC are introduced as part of the larger context of a geolibrary model. The article presents methodology and tools used to build IGDC with the focus on a geolibrary map browser. The use of IGDC is evaluated from the perspective of accessa and demand for geographic data. Finally, the article offers recommendations for future development of geospatial data centers.

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Published

2017-09-17

How to Cite

Jankowska, M. A., & Jankowski, P. (2017). Is This a Geolibrary? A Case of the Idaho Geospatial Data Center. Information Technology and Libraries, 19(1), 4–10. https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v19i1.10068

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