OCUL and the University of Toronto Libraries are pleased to announce that the U of T geospatial data catalogue is now searchable in Scholars GeoPortal. The collections are searched by default for recognized U of T users, and can be optionally searched by other OCUL users. While it is not possible to preview U of T data collections in the GeoPortal map view at this time, the search results offer an "Access Resource" button which points users directly to the U of T geospatial data catalogue for data access (available to recognized U of T users only).
This is an important step in bringing both shared and local geospatial data resources together in one place for University of Toronto users. The project serves as a model for what can be accomplished throughout OCUL to improve awareness of the full range of available geospatial data resources available to users.
To find out more about Scholars GeoPortal vist the Scholars GeoPortal wiki space.