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Public Libraries and Branches, Wisconsin 2023

Identification Information

Citation
Title
Public Libraries and Branches, Wisconsin 2023
Originator
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Creation Date
2019-07-11
Publication Date
2019-07-11
Revision Date
2019-07-11
Edition
2023
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
mapDigital
Collection Title
Statewide, Wisconsin State Agencies
Abstract
This dataset represents public libraries and brances location data in Wisconsin 2023. [This dataset includes point locations for public libraries, public library branches, and public library system offices within the state of Wisconsin. The data that comprises this dataset is submitted by each library through a DPI public library annual report survey. The assigned person at each library submits the information for the central library as well as any branch libraries. It is the libraries responsibility to for keeping their information current in the directory. Any errors in the data should be reported to Melissa Aro (Melissa.Aro@dpi.wi.gov) when they are found.]
Purpose
This data is intended for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production, or to provide a basemap to support graphical overlays and analysis with other spatial data. [This point layer contains the locations of public libraries, public library branches, and public library system offices within the state of Wisconsin in 2023.]
Supplemental Information
This is an archived copy of the data held at UW-Madison. For access to the most current data available, please visit: https://data-wi-dpi.opendata.arcgis.com/
Temporal Extent
Time Instant
2023-06-16T00:00:00
Bounding Box
West
-92.889388
East
-86.850988
North
46.815049
South
42.471506
Bounding Box
West
-92.88898
East
-86.851069
North
46.814941
South
42.471576
ISO Topic Category
location
Place Keyword
Wisconsin
Place Keyword Thesaurus
GNS
Theme Keyword
Libraries
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
LCSH
Resource Constraints
Use Limitation
[The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has made a reasonable effort to ensure that the accompanying information is up-to-date, accurate, complete, and comprehensive at the time of disclosure. These records reflect data as reported to this agency by the public library community we serve for the reporting period indicated. These records are a true and accurate representation of the data on file at the DPI. Authenticated information is accurate only as of the time of validation and verification. The DPI is not responsible for data that is misinterpreted or altered in any way. Derived conclusions and analyses generated from this data are not to be considered attributable to the DPI.]
Legal Constraints
Use Limitation
Although this data is being distributed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, no warranty expressed or implied is made by the University as to the accuracy of the data and related materials. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the University in the use of this data, or related materials.
Status
completed
Maintenance and Update Frequency
annually
Language
eng
Credit
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Point of Contact
Contact
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Delivery Point
125 S. Webster St.
City
Madison
Administrative Area
WI
Postal Code
53703
Country
US
Phone
608-266-3390
Point of Contact
Contact
Michael Dennison
Position Name
Public Library Consultant
Delivery Point
125 S. Webster Street
City
Madison
Administrative Area
WI
Postal Code
53701
Country
US
Email
Michael.Dennison@dpi.wi.gov
Phone
608-266-5196
Point of Contact
Contact
Shelley Witte
Position Name
GIS Technician
Delivery Point
125 S. Webster Street
City
Madison
Administrative Area
WI
Postal Code
53701
Country
US
Email
shelley.witte@dpi.wi.gov
Phone
608-266-3939

Spatial Reference Information

Reference System Identifier
Code
3071
Code Space
EPSG
Version
11.004

Data Quality Information

Lineage
Statement
Each public library in the state of Wisconsin is responsible for submitting the information found in this dataset via the Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) public library report survey, due annually in March. This GIS point layer was created by geocoding each library's physical address.
Process Step
Description
Provided access to archived data at UW-Madison.
Process Date
2024-03-01T00:00:00

Distribution Information

Format Name
Shapefile
Format Version
1.0
Distributor
Distributor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Online Access
https://web.s3.wisc.edu/rml-gisdata/WI_PublicLibraries_Branches_2023.zip
Protocol
WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download
Name
GeoData@Wisconsin
Function
download

Spatial Representation Information

Vector
Topology Level
geometryOnly
Vector Object Type
point
Vector Object Count
483

Metadata Reference Information

Hierarchy Level
dataset
Metadata File Identifier
34D94E5E-091D-4F43-9EAC-104194F38E7C
Metadata Point of Contact
Name
Shelley Witte
Position Name
GIS Technician
Delivery Point
125 S. Webster Street
City
Madison
Administrative Area
WI
Postal Code
53701
Country
US
Email
shelley.witte@dpi.wi.gov
Phone
608-266-3939
Metadata Point of Contact
Name
Arthur H. Robinson Map Library
Position Name
metadata technician
Delivery Point
550 N. Park Street
City
Madison
Administrative Area
WI
Postal Code
53706
Country
US
Email
askmap@library.wisc.edu
Phone
(608) 262-1471
Metadata Date Stamp
2024-03-01
Metadata Standard Name
ISO 19139 Geographic Information - Metadata - Implementation Specification
Metadata Standard Version
2007
Character Set
utf8
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