Philadelphia - Libraries


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Philadelphia City - Planning Commission
Publication_Date:201302
Title:
Philadelphia - Libraries
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Philadelphia
Publisher:Philadelphia City Planning Commission
Online_Linkage: https://www.pasda.psu.edu
Description:
Abstract:
Locations of City of Philadelphia Free Library branches, regional, specialty and central library. 

Attributes updated: 9/10/12

Features updated: 6/1/12

Metadata updated 9/12/10
Purpose:
Point features of Free Library building assets created by Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) using source data from the Free Library, Dept of Public Property Capital Program Division and Office of Budget. Attributes populated from Free Library information request and summer 2012.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:201302
Currentness_Reference:
publication date
Status:
Progress:Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate:-75.266563
East_Bounding_Coordinate:-74.972649
North_Bounding_Coordinate:40.113071
South_Bounding_Coordinate:39.899966
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword:Free Library
Theme_Keyword:Libraries
Theme_Keyword:Public Library
Theme_Keyword:society
Access_Constraints:The City of Philadelphia reserves all rights in the GIS database and any data contained therein, and the end user’s use of the data does not constitute a transfer of, nor does the end user receive, any title or interest in the database or any other City data. The City of Philadelphia makes no representation about the accuracy of any specific information in this GIS data and is provided “as is” and without Warranty of any kind. The user of this data will assume complete responsibility for any and all occurrences resulting from its use or display and will hold the City of Philadelphia harmless from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, obligations, damages, suits, judgments or settlements, including reasonable costs and attorneys' fees, that arise from use of this data.
Use_Constraints:
None
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Philadelphia City - Planning Commission
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address:
1515 Arch Street, 13 Fl 
City:Philadelphia
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:19102
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:215-683-4615
Security_Information:
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Publication_Information:
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Lineage:
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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method:Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type:Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count:55
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Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name:Lambert Conformal Conic
Lambert_Conformal_Conic:
Lambert Conformal Conic
Standard_Parallel:39.933333
Standard_Parallel:40.966667
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian:-77.750000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin:39.333333
False_Easting:1968500.000000
False_Northing:0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method:coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution:0.003281
Ordinate_Resolution:0.003281
Planar_Distance_Units:survey feet
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name:North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name:Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis:6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio:298.257222
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution:1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method:Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:PhiladelphiaLibraries201302
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition:
Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:SHAPE
Attribute_Definition:
Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:BRANCH_NAM
Attribute_Definition:
Library Name
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:TYPE
Attribute_Definition:
Central, Branch or Special
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Free Library of Phila, Capital Program Office
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:ADDRESS
Attribute_Definition:
Library Address
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Free Library of Philadelphia
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:CPO_CODE
Attribute_Definition:
Five numeric digits.  First two positions occupied by department #;  the final 3 positions represent an individual location.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
CPO: Capital Program Office
Overview_Description:
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Philadelphia City - Planning Commission
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address:
1515 Arch Street, 13 Fl
City:Philadelphia
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:19102-1583
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:215-683-4615
Resource_Description:Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:
The City of Philadelphia makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, with respect to the quality, content, accuracy, completeness, currency, freedom from computer virus, or non-infringement of proprietary rights, of any of the design, information, text, graphics, images, pages, interfaces, links, software, or other materials and items contained in this dataset.  All such items and materials are provided on an
"as is" basis, and you are fully and solely responsible for your use of them and for any results or consequences of your use.  They have been compiled from a variety of sources, including sources beyond the control of the City of Philadelphia and, and are subject to change without notice from the City of Philadelphia.  Commercial use is prohibited without the prior written permission of the City of Philadelphia.  In no event shall the City of Philadelphia or their agencies, officers, employees, agents, or representatives, be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive,
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Standard_Order_Process:
Ordering_Instructions:
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address:
115 Land and Water Building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Distribution_Liability:
The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date:20100912
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Philadelphia - Planning Commission
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address:
1515 Arch Street, 13th Floor
City:Philadelphia
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:19102
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:215-683-4615
Hours_of_Service:8:00am to 5:30pm
Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention:local time
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