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Enhancing Scientific Data Accessibility Through Topical Catalogs

This resource outlines the mechanisms for linking scientific data via topical catalogs, facilitating easier access and navigation for users. It discusses web interfaces provided by the USGS, including how to browse and search catalogs, input citation information, and assign index terms effectively. The development leverages relational databases like MySQL and involves PHP scripting to create customized solutions. The guide aims to empower catalogers and scientific IT professionals to better organize and utilize scientific datasets.

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Enhancing Scientific Data Accessibility Through Topical Catalogs

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  1. Linking scientific data through topical catalogs

  2. Web + Science + Library • Topical browse interface concepts • http://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/talk/doi-web-council/ • Catalog web interfaces • http://www.usgs.gov/science/ • http://tin.er.usgs.gov/catalog/ • Catalog development sites • https://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/usgs/catalog/ • https://tin.er.usgs.gov/usgs/catalog/

  3. Topical catalog mechanics • List of catalog records • Enter basic citation information • Assign index terms to records • Catalog top page • Browse page • Combined terms browse page • Alphabetical index (KWIC) • Author browse page

  4. Underlying technologies • Relational database (MySQL) • Formal thesaurus • PHP scripting (custom) • Catalogers or scientific IT people willing to learn

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