Abstract

Dust Free Data: Developing Dynamic Geospatial Data Archives
Track: Spatial Data Infrastructure
Authors: Alec Bethune

Due to the size and complexity of geospatial data collections, superseded data are often not preserved and if saved are typically difficult to find or access despite their rich value for temporal analysis and cultural heritage. This session will share lessons learned and recommended practices for preserving and providing access to superseded geospatial datasets based on the GeoMAPP project's efforts to preserve state and local government data.
GeoMAPP is supported by the Library of Congress' National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program and explores sustainable methods to secure long-term access to digital geospatial data by creating: technical workflows, business planning documentation and recommended practices to assist government entities coming to grips with the preservation challenge. Program participants from the Library of Congress, the state of North Carolina and other partner states will discuss project findings and provide recommendations for inserting archiving into existing geospatial data workflows.