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Geospatial Data at KSL

 

There is a wealth of statistical and geocoded data available through resources located at the CSGD and through links to web-based data. Below are listed some of the data only available through the CSGD. There is also a large "electronic library" of GIS data collected from around the world, mostly in shapefile format, kept on the CSGD data server. You are welcome to stop in and browse the collection, the data is free to use for any Case affiliate. Those outside the Case community may place requests for data, and in some cases we can email you the file(s) of interest or point you to the source from which we obtained the data. Unfortunately some data sets are restricted to educational use only and cannot be distributed.

 

DEMOGRAPHIC

Census CD 2000 Long Form - Entire U.S. Census SF3 data set. Contains 5,500 variables at the block group level. Data is organized by state. (CD-ROMs)

Census CD 2000 Long Form Profile - An overview containing 420 variables about employment, income, poverty, education, language, ancestry, housing value and many others. (CD- ROMs)

CNTS Archive Cross National Time Series - Covers demographic, economic and political data for range of countries 1815 - present. (Diskette)

ICPSR - Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) maintains and provides access to a vast archive of social science data for research and instruction.(connect via web)

Neighborhood Change Database 1970-2000 - US Census data from 1970-2000 at the census tract level. Census data with variables and tract boundaries are consistently defined across census years. (CD-ROMs)

 

ENVIRONMENTAL

Global Climate - Contains monthly temperature and precipitation data from over 27,000 stations worldwide. Date range covers 1697-2001. (CD-ROMs)

Lightning Flash Data - Contains lightning flash count data and geographic coordinates for Ohio (2003). (CD-ROMs)

World Resources 2000-2001 - Global conditions and trends. Contains vital economic, population, natural resource and environmental statistics found in print edition, plus 20-year time series for many variables. (CD-ROMs)

 

LAND FEATURES

Cuyahoga County Planimetrics - Building footprints, road pavement edges, bridges, waterways, etc. in .dwg format (1993). (CD-ROMS)

National Transportation Atlas Database - Nationwide geographic databases of transportation facilities, transportation networks and associated infrastructure. (CD-ROMs)

State of Ohio GIS Files - A variety of Geographical data throughout the state of Ohio, complied by the Ohio Department of Transportation. (CD-ROMs)

Summit County Planimetrics - Building footprints, road pavement edges, bridges, waterways, etc. in .dxf format (2000). (CSGD data server)

 

ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY

Cuyahoga County - County wide digital black & white orthophotos in ERMapper format. (CD-ROMs)

Geauga County - County wide digital color orthophotos in MrSid format. (CD-ROMs)

Lake County - County wide digital black & white orthophotos in MrSid format. (CD-ROMs)

Summit County - County wide color orthophotos in MrSid format. (CSGD data server)

 
TOPOGRAPHY

Cuyahoga County Topographic Data - 2' countours in .dwg format (1993). (CD-ROMs)

Summit County Topographic Data - 2' countours in .dxf format (2000). (CSGD data server)

USGS 7.5-Minute Quadrangles - Nationwide digital color orthophotos that can be exported into several GIS and CADD formats. (CD-ROMs)

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Collections FAQ

Why isn't the book on the shelf?
Find out where a book is before you go to the shelf. Search the Case Catalog to see what it says like
- "Check Shelves" (look on the shelves, find it, & check it out);
- "Just Checked In" (ask staff for help, it's nearby, but too soon to be back on the shelves yet);
- "Off Campus" (out at an OhioLINK school);
- "Due mm/dd/yyyy" (it’s checked out until that date.) 
Tip: If it is not available, order an OhioLINK copy
Can I return books to a different Library?

Return Case or OhioLINK items to any Case library, yes. Case libraries have different hours, so your book might not get checked in on the day you return it if you use a bookdrop.

Return the CPL@Case-KSL books only to KSL, so the collection is here for you & others. Case libraries are not responsible for returning other local libraries’ books. Returning public library books here will not check them off of your account at those libraries.

What does "Check Shelves" mean?
"Check Shelves" means it is supposed to be on the shelf. If it isn’t there, double-check what the Case Catalog currently says to make sure that nobody else has checked it out or has kept it out too long.
How long does reshelving take?
The times are different, depending on what is being reshelved and what time of semester it is. KSL goal: to reshelve journals within 24 weekday hours, reshelve books within 48 hours. During peak times (end of semester) the time can be longer. Ask staff at the Main Service Desk for help.
How do I reserve a book?
Books are on the shelves for anyone who needs them, and are not reserved for individual use. If our book is checked out, order a copy from the OhioLINK.
Where are the UL Storage Stacks?
KSL has a university center half a mile from KSL, where lesser used or brittle books are kept, and the catalog search screen will display "UL Storage." You can visit the Center during daytime hours, or use an online request form to bring back the item to KSL. The center is now called RRCC (Retrospective Research Collections Center.)
Can I get a book or video on a specific date?
Yes, Case faculty, staff, & students can find out more details and use a convenient online request form for Book a Video or DVD  (KSL’s other collections are available only on a first-come basis for everyone, and cannot be booked ahead of time.)
What does a Book on Order mean? When will it get here?
When the catalog item displays “1 copy ordered for (library name)” the item is already in the library getting the final processing labels, etc., and will soon be on the shelf! Ask staff if there are other copies avaialable in OhioLINK in the meantime, or if you have an urgent need.
What is a PIN?
Your PIN is not assigned, you choose what it is and enter it on the Case Catalog at “View Your Library Record,” following the instructions. A Case Library PIN is a Personal Identification Number that protects your information, just like your bank ATM asks for a similar security PIN.
How do I get a library account & where can I look at it?
Case faculty, staff, and students automatically have online library accounts. You can look at it on the Case Catalog under “View your library record.” Use your library account to renew items on line and keep track of what you have checked out or ordered from OhioLINK or RRCC or Iron Mountain sites. Your Case ID is your library card!

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