Lists some mythical dataset names to help explain what is a dataset. Links to some useful actual geospatial dataset descriptions relevant to Australasia. About library search services Explains the sophisticated library search services. Shows how the Eco Companion catalogue contributes to virtual network libraries. Outlines the ASDD which is currently being developed to provide coordinated access to all Australian spatial datasets.
Members can also enter and edit dataset descriptions using online forms.
Use batch validation facilities to configure and then process a list of geospatial metadata. About geospatial resource discovery Explains some of the current developments to enable Internet resources to be discovered effectively. Glossary and Geospatial acronyms server explain some jargon. The collection of help documents explains specific aspects of the service.