Summary The Harvard Geospatial Library (HGL) is a catalog and repository of geospatial data materials held by Harvard University. HGL allows users to search for relevant geospatial data sets and publications by defining a specific area of interest as well as by using traditional library search terms. HGL provides enhanced metadata and database functions designed specifically ... for geographic information. Once a user has discovered what datasets are available, HGL allows the user to build a map on line, or to download selected datasets for use in other systems. If the requested data is not available in the HGL repository, the user will be directed to the holding library.
The goal of the Harvard Geospatial Library is to alleviate the most common challenges users face when they embark upon a geospatial analysis project: finding interesting data, obtaining that data in a useable form, and accessing appropriate computing platforms. HGL is an innovative combination of library and analytical laboratory services that will enable users to perform meaningful geospatial analyses within the strict time requirements of a problem set, term paper, or real-world issue.
Service Citation
Originators:
Harvard University Library
Title:
The Harvard Geospatial Library
Release_Date:
2001
Provider:
Harvard University Library
URL:
http://hgl.harvard.edu/jsps/basemap.jsp
Access Constraints Some data available in the Harvard Geospatial Library is restricted to Harvard faculty, staff and students and is not available to the general public. See the layer metadata for full access restrictions.
Use Constraints This material is owned, held or licensed by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. It is being provided solely for the purpose of teaching or individual research. Any other use, including commercial reuse, mounting on other systems or other forms of distribution requires permission of the appropriate office of Harvard University.
Name:
HARVARD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Phone:
617/495-3650
Fax:
617/495-0370
Email:
administration at hulmail.harvard.edu
Contact Address:
Harvard University Library
Office of the Director
Wadsworth House-1341 Massachusetts Avenue City:
Cambridge
Province or State:
MA
Postal Code:
02138
Country:
USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media:
Online
Fees:
No fees
Personnel
TYLER
B.
STEVENS Role:
SERF AUTHOR
Phone:
(301) 614-6898
Fax:
301-614-5268
Email:
Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
BONNIE
BURNS Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
617-495-2417
Email:
hgl_ref at gentoo.harvard.edu
Contact Address:
Harvard Map Collection
Harvard College Library City:
Cambridge
Province or State:
Massachusetts
Postal Code:
02138
Country:
USA
Related URL
Link:
VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description:
Harvard University launched the Library Digital Initiative (LDI) in July 1998
as a five-year program to develop the University's capacity to manage digital
information.
Link:
VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description:
The Harvard Map Collection is the oldest map collection in America. The
collection has grown to include ca. 400,000 maps, over 6,000 atlases, and
several thousand reference books. Topographic maps, nautical charts and
thematic maps provide an excellent research collection representing all
chronological periods and notable map makers. The Map Collection also has a
strong commitment to digital resources, including historical images and the
Harvard Geospatial Library.
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date:
2004-02-18
SERF Last Revision Date:
2004-03-03
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