OHIO WATER-RESOURCES METADATA INPUT FORM

Please fill out all fields as completely as possible. Underlined field titles indicate that this is a required field. Required fields with asterisks (*) are conditionally required based on responses to previous fields. Additional information regarding field definitions is available on the digital version of this form or in the database dictionary.

1. IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

1.1 OWNER / ORIGINATOR:
Select the owner / originator of the data from the list: (select only one):

1.2 DATABASE TITLE:
Provide a descriptive title of the dataset:

2. DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION

2.1 WEB ACCESSIBILITY:
Is some or all of the dataset available through the Internet? [ ] YES [ ] NO

2.2 WEB ADDRESS*:

2.3 FEES OR CHARGES:
Are there any fees or charges associated with obtaining a copy of the dataset? (If yes, enter details in field 2.7 Distribution Information Remarks at the end of this section.) [ ] YES [ ] NO

2.4 EXPORT FORMATS:
In what export format(s) can the dataset be provided?

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Enter the phone number and email address of the primary contact for the dataset below:

2.7 DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION REMARKS:
Not exceeding 150 words, enter any additional distribution information that applies to the dataset. Try to answer the following questions: How can someone obtain this data (be specific as possible)? What hardware or software are required? Are there any liability or security issues with release of these data? If there are fees or charges indicated in question 2.3 above, please describe the fee format.

3. SPATIAL / GEOGRAPHIC EXTENT

3.1 STATEWIDE

Is this dataset statewide? [ ] YES [ ] NO

3.2 If no, please select counties below. You can also use the spatial tools available on the web site to select counties by watershed or Ohio EPA Districts with different graphic overlays.

4.0 DATASET ATTRIBUTES

4.1 DIGITAL FORMAT:

Is some or all of the dataset in digital format? [ ] YES [ ] NO

4.2 PRIMARY DIGITAL FORMAT*:
If the answer to 4.1 is yes, enter the primary format of the dataset.

4.3 SECONDARY DIGITAL FORMAT:
Enter secondary format(s), if available.

4.4 NONDIGITAL FORMAT*:
If the answer to 4.1 is no, enter the nondigital format of the dataset:

PERIOD OF RECORD:
Enter the starting and ending dates for the period of record of the dataset (i.e. when the data were collected).

4.7 UPDATE FREQUENCY:
If data continue to be added, how often is the dataset updated?

5. DATASET CONTENT

(Check all that apply)

5.1 PHYSICAL DATA

5.2 CHEMICAL DATA

5.3 BIOLOGIC DATA

5.4 WATER USE DATA

5.5 DATA USE

5.6 DATA TYPE

5.7 OTHER DATA (specify)

6. METADATA RECORD HISTORY

6.1 METADATA UPDATE HISTORY
Provide a detailed description of changes or edits made to this metadata entry. Limit to 300 words.

7. DETAILED NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

Without exceeding 300 words or approximately 6,000 characters, provide a detailed narrative that describes the dataset (similar in format tan abstract). Information that might be given includes: What is the content of the data set? Approximately how many records are in the dataset? What specific region(s) of the state dthe data cover? How and why were the data collected? What types of processing of the data occurred and by whom? Acknowledgement of funding sources also may be included here. Ensure that all important keywords are provided in this narrative. Adopt the concept of “truth in advertising” sthat the user can determine the quality and quantity of the data.