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Public Libraries and Branches, Wisconsin 2026

Identification Information

Citation
Title
Public Libraries and Branches, Wisconsin 2026
Originator
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Publication Date
2026-06-29
Edition
2026
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
mapDigital
Collection Title
Statewide, Wisconsin State Agencies
Abstract
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 responsibility of the libraries to keep 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 layer contains location information for public libraries and branches in the state of Wisconsin for the 2025-2026 school year.
Supplemental Information
This is an archived dataset at UW-Madison.
Temporal Extent
Time Instant
2026-06-29T00:00:00
Bounding Box
West
-92.88898
East
-86.851069
North
46.814941
South
42.471576
ISO Topic Category
location
society
Place Keyword
Wisconsin
Place Keyword Thesaurus
Resource Constraints
Use Limitation
Although this data is being distributed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, no warranty expressed or implied is made by the University as to the accuracy of the data and related materials. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the University in the use of this data, or related materials. [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
Position Name
-
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
Added data to the UW-Madison geospatial archive.
Process Date
2026-06-29T00:00:00

Distribution Information

Format Name
Shapefile
Format Version
1.0
Distributor
Distributor
UW-Madison
Online Access
https://web.s3.wisc.edu/rml-gisdata/WI_Public_Libraries_Branches_2026.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

Metadata Reference Information

Hierarchy Level
dataset
Metadata File Identifier
B06A091C-115A-4B34-95C5-5203908444B5
Metadata Point of Contact
Name
Shelley Witte
Position Name
GIS Specialist
Email
shelley.witte@dpi.wi.gov
Phone
608-266-3939
Metadata Date Stamp
2025-06-23
Metadata Standard Name
ISO 19139 Geographic Information - Metadata - Implementation Specification
Metadata Standard Version
2007
Character Set
utf8
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