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A Web Hub for Developing Administrative Metadata for Electronic Resource Management
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A Web Hub for Developing Administrative Metadata for Electronic Resource Management. Cornell University [Web]. 2003. http://www.library.cornell.edu/elicensestudy/homeprintable.html
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Administrative Metadata for Digital Still Images
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Administrative Metadata for Digital Still Images. Harvard University Digital Repository System (DRS) [Web]. 2008. http://hul.harvard.edu/ois/systems/drs/imagemetadata.pdf
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Automatic Exposure: Capturing Technical Metadata for Still Images
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Automatic Exposure: Capturing Technical Metadata for Still Images. Research Libraries Group, Inc. (RLG) [Web]. 2004. http://www.oclc.org/programs/ourwork/past/automaticexposure/ae_whitepaper_2003.pdf
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
CF-netCDF Core and Extensions Primer
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Domenico, B. (Ed.). CF-netCDF Core and Extensions Primer . Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. [Web]. 2011. http://portal.opengeospatial.org/files/?artifact_id=43733
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Topic(s): Open and non-proprietary formats
Cedars Guide to Preservation Metadata
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Cedars Guide to Preservation Metadata. The Cedars Project [Web]. 2002. http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/metadata/cedars/guidance/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Content Elements for Statewide Publication of Core Geospatial Parcel Data, Version 1
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Geographic Information Coordinating Council Statewide Mapping Advisory Committee. Content Elements for Statewide Publication of Core Geospatial Parcel Data, Version 1. North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council [Web]. 2005. http://www.ncgicc.org/Portals/3/documents/cadastral-standard.pdf
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Topic(s): Effective current practices, Geospatial data content standards
Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM) (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
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Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM) (FGDC-STD-001-1998). Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) [Web]. 1998. http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/projects/FGDC-standards-projects/metadata/base-metadata/index_html
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata: Extensions for Remote Sensing Metadata (FGDC-STD-012-2002)
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Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata: Extensions for Remote Sensing Metadata (FGDC-STD-012-2002). Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) [Web]. 2002. http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/projects/FGDC-standards-projects/csdgm_rs_ex/MetadataRemoteSensingExtens.pdf
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
DOD 5015.2-STD Design Criteria Standard for Electronic Records Management Software Applications
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DOD 5015.2-STD Design Criteria Standard for Electronic Records Management Software Applications. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence [Web]. 2002. http://jitc.fhu.disa.mil/recmgt/standards.html
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Topic(s): Preservation
Data Dictionary for Preservation Metadata: Final Report of the PREMIS Working Group
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Data Dictionary for Preservation Metadata: Final Report of the PREMIS Working Group. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) and Research Libraries Group (RLG) [Web]. 2005. http://www.oclc.org/research/projects/pmwg/premis-final.pdf
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Data Documentation Initiative (DDI)) Document Type Definition and XML Schema
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Data Documentation Initiative (DDI)) Document Type Definition and XML Schema. DDI Alliance [Web]. 2009. http://www.ddialliance.org/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Defence Geospatial Information Working Group (DGIWG)
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Defence Geospatial Information Working Group (DGIWG). Defence Geospatial Information Working Group (DGIWG) [Web]. 2010. http://www.dgiwg.org/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Digital Library Federation Electronic Resource Management: The Report of the DLF Initiative
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Digital Library Federation Electronic Resource Management: The Report of the DLF Initiative. Digital Library Federation [Web]. 2004. http://www.diglib.org/pubs/dlf102/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Directory Interchange Format (DIF) Writers Guide
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Directory Interchange Format (DIF) Writers Guide. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) [Web]. 2009. http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/User/difguide/difman.html
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Distributed Preservation in a National Context. NDIIPP at Mid-point
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Smith, A. . Distributed Preservation in a National Context. NDIIPP at Mid-point. D-Lib Magazine. Volume 12 Number 6. ISSN 1082-9873 [Web]. 2006. http://www.dlib.org/dlib/june06/smith/06smith.html
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Topic(s): Approaches, Infrastructure for geospatial data preservation, Institutional support for geospatial data preservation, Policies, Preservation, Program management
Dublin Core Metadata Initiative
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Dublin Core Metadata Initiative. Dublin Core Metadata Initiative [Web]. 2009. http://www.dublincore.org/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Earth Science Data Terminology and Formats
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Earth Science Data Terminology and Formats. NASA, Science Mission Directorate [Web]. 2010. http://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/earth-science-data/earth-science-data-terminology-and-formats/
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Topic(s): Geospatial data preservation formats
Encoded Archival Description (EAD)
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Encoded Archival Description (EAD). Network Development and MARC Standards Office, Library of Congress, with the Society of American Archivists [Web]. 2002. http://www.loc.gov/ead/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Exchange Network: Data Standards
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Exchange Network: Data Standards. National Environmental Information Exchange Network [Web]. 2010. http://www.exchangenetwork.net/exchanges/air/index.htm
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Topic(s): Geospatial data content standards
FGDC-Endorsed Standards
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FGDC-Endorsed Standards. Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) [Web]. 2009. http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/projects/FGDC-standards-projects/fgdc-endorsed-standards
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Geographic Data Content Standard for Transportation Roads Data, Version 1
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Geographic Information Coordinating Council Statewide Mapping Advisory Committee, Road Data Content Standards Group. Geographic Data Content Standard for Transportation Roads Data, Version 1. North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council [Web]. 2005. http://www.ncgicc.org/Portals/3/documents/centerline-standard.pdf
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Topic(s): Effective current practices, Geospatial data content standards
Geographic Data Content Standard for Water Distribution Systems and Sanitary Sewer Systems, Version 2.2
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State of North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis . Geographic Data Content Standard for Water Distribution Systems and Sanitary Sewer Systems, Version 2.2. North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council [Web]. 1997. http://www.ncgicc.org/Portals/3/documents/watsew.htm
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Topic(s): Effective current practices, Geospatial data content standards
Geographic Information - Imagery Sensor Models for Geopositioning (ISO/TS 19130:2010)
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Geographic Information - Imagery Sensor Models for Geopositioning (ISO/TS 19130:2010). International Organization for Standardization [Web]. 2010. http://www.iso.org/
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Geographic Information -- Feature Concept Dictionaries and Registers (ISO 19126:2009)
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Geographic Information -- Feature Concept Dictionaries and Registers (ISO 19126:2009). International Organization for Standardization [Web]. 2009. http://www.iso.org/
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Geographic Information -- Imagery, Gridded and Coverage Data Framework (ISO/TS 19129:2009)
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Geographic Information -- Imagery, Gridded and Coverage Data Framework (ISO/TS 19129:2009). International Organization for Standardization [Web]. 2009. http://www.iso.org/
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Geographic Information -- Metadata -- Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data (ISO 19115-2:2009)
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Geographic Information -- Metadata -- Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data (ISO 19115-2:2009). International Organization for Standardization [Web]. 2009. http://www.iso.org/
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Geographic Information -- Spatial Referencing by Coordinates -- Part 2: Extension for parametric values (ISO 19111-2:2009)
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Geographic Information -- Spatial Referencing by Coordinates -- Part 2: Extension for parametric values (ISO 19111-2:2009). International Organization for Standardization [Web]. 2009. http://www.iso.org/
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Geographic Information Metadata (ISO 19115)
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Geographic Information Metadata (ISO 19115). International Organization for Standardization [Web]. 2003. http://www.iso.org/
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Geospatial Digital Rights Management Reference Model (GeoDRM RM)
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Vowles, G. (Ed.). Geospatial Digital Rights Management Reference Model (GeoDRM RM). Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC) [Web]. 2006. http://www.opengeospatial.org/standards/as/geodrmrm
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Topic(s): Intellectual property rights issues for geospatial data preservation
Geospatial Metadata
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Geospatial Metadata. Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) [Web]. 2010. http://www.fgdc.gov/metadata
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Topic(s): Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Guidance on the Structure, Content, and Application of Metadata Records for Digital Resources and Collections, (Draft October 2003)
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Murtha Baca (Ed.). Guidance on the Structure, Content, and Application of Metadata Records for Digital Resources and Collections, (Draft October 2003). IFLA Cataloguing Section, Working Group on Metadata Schemas. International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) [Web]. 2003. http://www.ifla.org/VII/s13/guide/metaguide03.pdf
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
ISO/TC 211 Geographic Information/Geomatics
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ISO/TC 211 Geographic Information/Geomatics. ISO/TC 211 Geographic Information/Geomatics [Web]. 2002. http://www.isotc211.org/
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Topic(s): Geospatial data content standards, Organizations doing similar work
Information Technology -- Document Description and Processing Languages -- HyperText Markup Language (HTML) (ISO/IEC 15445:2000)
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Information Technology -- Document Description and Processing Languages -- HyperText Markup Language (HTML) (ISO/IEC 15445:2000). International Organization for Standardization [Web]. 2000. http://www.iso.org/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Information and Documentation, Records Management (ISO 15489)
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Information and Documentation, Records Management (ISO 15489). International Organization for Standardization [Web]. 2001. http://www.iso.org/
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Topic(s): Preservation
Information processing -- Text and office systems -- Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) (ISO 8879)
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Information processing -- Text and office systems -- Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) (ISO 8879). International Organization for Standardization [Web]. 1986. http://www.iso.org/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Ingest Standards (and others) in the OAIS model
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Holdsworth, D.. Ingest Standards (and others) in the OAIS model. Paper Archival Workshop on Ingest, Identification, and Certification Standards (AWIICS) [Web]. 1999. http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecldh/cedars/AWIICS.html
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Topic(s): Preservation, Preservation metadata for geospatial data
Introduction to GML Geographical Markup Language
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Introduction to GML Geographical Markup Language. World Wide Web Consortium [Web]. 2000. http://www.w3.org/Mobile/posdep/GMLIntroduction.html
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Introduction to Metadata: Pathways to Digital Information
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Jewell, T. D., Anderson, I., Chandler, A., Farb, S. E., Parker, K., Riggio, A. and Robertson, N. D. M.. Introduction to Metadata: Pathways to Digital Information. Getty Research Institute [Web]. 2008. http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/standards/intrometadata/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
JPEG 2000 - a Practical Digital Preservation Standard
Topic(s): Geospatial data preservation formats
LIDAR Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping
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LIDAR Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping. Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [Web]. 2010. http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/lidar_4b.shtm
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Topic(s): Geospatial data software dependence, LIDAR data
Library and Archives Canada: Guidelines on Computer File Types, Interchange Formats and Information Standards.
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Brown, D. L.. Library and Archives Canada: Guidelines on Computer File Types, Interchange Formats and Information Standards.. Library and Archives Canada (LAC) [Web]. 2004. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/government/002/007002-3017-e.html
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Topic(s): Geospatial data preservation formats
Metadata Demystified: A Guide for Publishers. The Sheridan Press & NISO Press
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Duval, E., Hodgins, W., Sutton, S. and Weibel, S. L.. Metadata Demystified: A Guide for Publishers. The Sheridan Press & NISO Press. National Information Standards Organization [Web]. 2003. http://www.niso.org/standards/resources/Metadata_Demystified.pdf
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard (METS)
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Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard (METS). Library of Congress [Web]. 2010. http://www.loc.gov/standards/mets/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS) version 3.0
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Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS) version 3.0. Library of Congress [Web]. 2010. http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Metadata Principles and Practices
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Metadata Principles and Practices. DLIB Magazine, 8(4) [Web]. 2002. http://www.dlib.org/dlib/april02/weibel/04weibel.html
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Metadata Standards Framework, Preservation Metadata
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Metadata Standards Framework, Preservation Metadata. National Library of New Zealand [Web]. 2003. http://www.natlib.govt.nz/files/4initiatives_metaschema_revised.pdf
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Model Requirements for the Management of Electronic Records: MoReq Specification
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Model Requirements for the Management of Electronic Records: MoReq Specification. Prepared for the Interchange of Data Administration (IDA) Programme of the European Commission by Cornwell Affiliates, plc. CECA-CEE-CEEA, Bruxelles- Luxembourg [Web]. 2001. http://www.cornwell.co.uk/edrm/moreq.asp
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Topic(s): Preservation
NARA Code of Federal Regulations Part 1234 Electronic Records Management
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NARA Code of Federal Regulations Part 1234 Electronic Records Management. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) [Web]. 2001. http://www.archives.gov/about/regulations/part-1234.html
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Topic(s): Preservation
NASA/Science Office of Standards and Technology (NOST) Digital Curation Resources
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NASA/Science Office of Standards and Technology (NOST) Digital Curation Resources. NASA/Science Office of Standards and Technology (NOST) [Web]. 2006. http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nost/curation.html
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Topic(s): Online access to tools and resources
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Topic(s): Institutional support for geospatial data preservation
National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP)
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National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP). Library of Congress [Web]. 2010. http://www.digitalpreservation.gov/
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Topic(s): Institutional support for geospatial data preservation
National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)
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National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) [Web]. 2010. http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/
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Topic(s): Institutional support for geospatial data preservation
National Information Standards Organization (NISO)
Topic(s): Institutional support for geospatial data preservation
National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)
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National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). Federal Geographic Data Committee [Web]. 2010. http://www.fgdc.gov/nsdi/nsdi.html
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Topic(s): Institutional support for geospatial data preservation
North Carolina Technical Specifications for Digital Orthophoto Base Mapping
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Morgan, T. W.. North Carolina Technical Specifications for Digital Orthophoto Base Mapping. Land Records Management Division, North Carolina Department of The Secretary of State [Web]. 2009. http://www.ncgicc.org/Portals/3/documents/Tech_Specs_Digital_Orthophoto_Base_Map_100109.pdf
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Topic(s): Effective current practices, Geospatial data content standards
OGC GML in JPEG 2000 (GMLJP2) Encoding Standard Part 1: Core
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Colaiacomo, l., Masó, J., Devys, E. (Eds.). OGC GML in JPEG 2000 (GMLJP2) Encoding Standard Part 1: Core. Open Geospatial Consortium [Web]. 2014. http://docs.opengeospatial.org/is/08-085r4/08-085r4.html
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Topic(s): Geospatial data content standards
OGC Network Common Data Form (NetCDF) Core Encoding Standard version 1.0
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OGC Network Common Data Form (NetCDF) Core Encoding Standard version 1.0. Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. [Web]. 2011. http://www.opengeospatial.org/standards/netcdf
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Topic(s): Open and non-proprietary formats
OGC Observations and Measurement Standard
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OGC Observations and Measurement Standard. Open Geospatial Consortium [Web]. 2008. http://www.opengeospatial.org/standards/om
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Topic(s): Describing and documenting geospatial data for preservation, Metadata creation best practices
Open GIS Geography Markup Language (GML) Encoding Specification (OGC 02-023r4)
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Open GIS Geography Markup Language (GML) Encoding Specification (OGC 02-023r4). Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC) [Web]. 2010. http://www.opengeospatial.org/standards/gml
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
PREMIS: PREservation Metadata: Maintenance Activities
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PREMIS: PREservation Metadata: Maintenance Activities. Library of Congress [Web]. 2010. http://www.loc.gov/standards/premis/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Preservation Metadata for Digital Collections
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Brand, A., Daly, F., and Meyers, B.. Preservation Metadata for Digital Collections. National Library of Australia [Web]. 1999. http://www.nla.gov.au/preserve/pmeta.html
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Preservation of Geospatial Data: the Connection with Open Standards Development
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Morris, S. P.. Preservation of Geospatial Data: the Connection with Open Standards Development . Preservation in Digital Cartography Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography, 2010, Part 2, 129-146, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-12733-5_6 [Web]. 2010. http://www.springerlink.com/index/TM54XW1556Q97681.pdf
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Topic(s): Approaches, Geospatial data content standards, Geospatial data preservation formats, Geospatial metadata tools, Infrastructure for geospatial data preservation, Open and non-proprietary formats
Producer-Archive Interface Methodology Abstract Standard (CCSDS 651.0-B-1)
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Producer-Archive Interface Methodology Abstract Standard (CCSDS 651.0-B-1). Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems [Web]. 2004. http://public.ccsds.org/publications/archive/651x0m1.pdf
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Topic(s): Preservation
Publications on FGDC-Endorsed Standards
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Publications on FGDC-Endorsed Standards. Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) [Web]. 2010. http://www.fgdc.gov/standards/standards_publications/index_html
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS). Adopted as: Space Data and Information Transfer Systems - Open Archival Information System - Reference Model (ISO 14721:2003)
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Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS). Adopted as: Space Data and Information Transfer Systems - Open Archival Information System - Reference Model (ISO 14721:2003). Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems [Web]. 2002. http://public.ccsds.org/publications/archive/650x0b1.pdf
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Topic(s): Preservation
Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS) Website
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS) Website. United States Geological Survey (USGS) [Web]. 2010. http://mcmcweb.er.usgs.gov/sdts/
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
Statewide Global Positioning System (GPS) Data Collection and Documentation Standards
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Geographic Information Coordinating Council Statewide Mapping Advisory Committee. Statewide Global Positioning System (GPS) Data Collection and Documentation Standards. North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council [Web]. 2006. http://www.ncgicc.org/Portals/3/documents/gps-standard-final.pdf
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Topic(s): Effective current practices, Geospatial data content standards
Understanding Metadata
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Understanding Metadata. National Information Standards Organization [Web]. 2004. http://www.niso.org/publications/press/UnderstandingMetadata.pdf
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices
e-Government Metadata Standard Version 3.1
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e-Government Metadata Standard Version 3.1. Cabinet Office, Office of the Envoy, Technology Policy Team, Interoperability Policy Advisor [Web]. 2006. http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/govtalk/schemasstandards/metadata.aspx
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Topic(s): Metadata creation best practices