The Geospatial Data User Experience: Examining Approaches and Challenges in Canadian Academic Libraries

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This study aims to provide detailed information on the geospatial data management practices of Canadian academic libraries as they relate to providing a quality user experience. In the summer of 2024, the researchers conducted six semi-structured interviews with library staff members at six Canadian institutions (Carleton University, Dalhousie University, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Manitoba, and the University of Toronto) about their geospatial data management practices and priorities. This research outlines the systems, strategies, and approaches taken at these institutions related to the tasks of curating, managing, distributing, or supporting the use of geospatial data. Analysis of the interview transcripts revealed common challenges among the institutions, such as accounting for a variety of expertise levels among users, as well as insufficient data discovery infrastructure, funding, and staff capacity. The data also suggests that the demand for geospatial data is growing, that staff providing these services are currently under-resourced, and that there may be significant advantages to consortium models for data access and management.

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