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Public Libraries and Branches, Wisconsin 2025

Identification Information

Citation
Title
Public Libraries and Branches, Wisconsin 2025
Originator
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Publication Date
2025-10-09
Edition
2025
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
mapDigital
Abstract
This data represents Public Libraries and Branches,Wisconsin in 2025.[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.
Temporal Extent
Time Period
Begin
2025-01-01T00:00:00
End
2025-10-09T00:00:00
Bounding Box
West
-92.88898
East
-86.851069
North
46.814941
South
42.471576
ISO Topic Category
location
society
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.]
Status
completed
Maintenance and Update Frequency
annually
Language
eng
Credit
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Point of Contact
Contact
Shelley Witte
Position Name
GIS Specialist
Email
shelley.witte@dpi.wi.gov
Phone
608-266-3939
Point of Contact
Contact
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Point of Contact
Contact
Melissa Aro
Position Name
State Data Coordinator
Email
melissa.aro@dpi.wi.gov
Phone
608-267-0376

Spatial Reference Information

Reference System Identifier
Code
3071
Code Space
EPSG
Version
6.12(9.2.0)

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
Process Date
2025-10-09T00:00:00

Distribution Information

Format Name
Shapefile
Format Version
1.0
Distributor
Online Access
https://web.s3.wisc.edu/rml-gisdata/WI_Public_Libraries_Branches_2025.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
484

Metadata Reference Information

Hierarchy Level
dataset
Metadata File Identifier
982D7D35-DE95-47E2-9C4A-21A6CF3DFC49
Metadata Point of Contact
Name
Shelley Witte
Position Name
GIS Specialist
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
2025-10-09
Metadata Standard Name
ISO 19139 Geographic Information - Metadata - Implementation Specification
Metadata Standard Version
2007
Character Set
utf8
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