Users/Historical Data Working Group

Update to Coordination Group

Jacqueline NolanCongressional Cartography Program

Library of Congressjnol@loc.gov

March 18, 2014Coordination Group

Meeting

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IntroductionThe Mission/Purpose of the Users/Historical Data Working Group (U/HDWG) is to promote and coordinate activities among Federal agencies who are primarily users of, not generators of geospatial data. The Working Group promotes an awareness among Federal agencies of the historical dimension to geospatial data; facilitates the long-term retention, storage, preservation and accessibility of geospatial data with historic value; and builds support and facilitates the coordinated development, use, sharing and dissemination of historically valuable geospatial data.

Chair:Butch Lazorchak, Library of Congress

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OrganizationsParticipating Members include:

USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) CenterU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDepartment of Homeland SecurityNational Archives and Records AdministrationLibrary of CongressNorth Carolina Center for Geographic Information and AnalysisNorth Carolina State UniversityCenter for International Earth Science Information Network, Columbia UniversityPennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA), Pennsylvania State UniversityTennessee Valley AuthorityBenjamin Harrison SocietySan Diego Supercomputer CenterWestern Illinois University USGSUSDA

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Recent MeetingsThe U/HDWG meetings on 4th Thursday of the month.The topics discussed at recent meetings include:

Updates on the Circular A-16 implementation guidance Discussions on the establishment of a “historic data”

community on the Geospatial Platform Finalizing the “Guidance on the Selection and Appraisal of

Geospatial Content of Enduring Value” documentSome of the outcomes arising from these meetings include:

Discussions with FGDC on ways to implement “Guidance” document within the A-16 Implementation process

Continued discussion on engagement with the Geospatial Platform

Continued outreach to users of Federal Geospatial Data Ongoing information-sharing amongst participants

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Next StepsIn the coming months, the U/HDWG hopes to accomplish/discuss: Continue to work with the Portfolio

Management Implementation Plan for the OMB Circular A-16 Supplemental Guidance to incorporate “Guidance” document

Continue to engage with the Geospatial Platform, focusing on archival and long-term stewardship considerations

Continue information-sharing amongst U/HDWG members.

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Next MeetingThe next meeting of the U/HDWG will be held on Thursday March 27th, 11am-12pm ET

Contact Butch Lazorchak at wlaz@loc.gov for webinar information

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Questions?Jacquie Nolanjnol@loc.gov

202-707-8520

Butch Lazorchak, U/HDWG ChairLibrary of Congress

wlaz@loc.gov202-707-2603