ASGDC > About ASGDC

• Introduction
• How to Use this Website
• How to Add Metadata or a URL
• Participants
• Who To Contact

Introduction:

The Alaska State Geo-spatial Data Clearinghouse (ASGDC) provides an electronic pathway for the public to access a wide variety of information in the form of maps, images and descriptions about Alaska geo-spatial data. This site is developed as a "node" on the growing framework of public sites across the nation which together constitute the electronic back-bone of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure.

The Department of Natural Resources is the host agency for this site. It is open to all state and local agencies as a low-cost means for improving public access to geo-spatial data and maps. The ASGDC combines the documentation for GIS data from participating state and local government agencies and is organized by theme.

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How to Use this Website:

The information provided through this clearinghouse can be accessed by searching through the National Clearinghouse search engines, or by selection through this website.

• Geospatial One Stop

• Select a dataset from the Geo-Spatial Data menu found on the main page

or

• Browse available datasets

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How to Add Metadata or a URL:

If you would like to add a website link to this site, you may do so here.

If you would like to browse available datasets, you may do so here.

If you would like to add a completed metadata record, please contact the ASGDC Administrator.

If you are starting new and would like to complete a metadata record, following is a guideline:

1. Select a metadata tool.
   

   There are number of metadata tools available for you to use on your own PC or workstation. What computer environment you have and what you want to document will determine the best software application to use. Review these sites to assess which will work best for you:

   • FGDC Metadata Tools Review
   • General Metadata Q&A
   
   
2. Check for FGDC Compliance.
   

   When you are done with your metadata, your metadata record needs to pass the "mp" test. This test ensures you have completed the information needed for the clearinghouses to index your information.

3. Add to a clearinghouse node.
   

   When you have completed your metadata and it passes the "mp" test, then you can add your metadata record to any of the clearinghouse nodes.
   
   For state and local government, contact the ASGDC Administrator.
   For Municipality of Anchorage, contact the System Administrator.
   For Federal or non-profit organizations, contact the AGDC administrator

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Participants:

Contributing agencies include:

• Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
• Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
• Alaska Department of Fish & Game
• Alaska Department of Natural Resources
• Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
• Kenai Peninsula Borough

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Who To Contact:

The Clearinghouse Work Group is the primary organization for coordinating clearinghouse and metadata efforts.

Your metadata and your feedback for this site are welcome. Please contact the:

ASGDC Administrator
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Land Records Information Section
550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 706
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907-269-8837

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