On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:21 PM, David Medeiros <[log in to unmask]> wrote:I assume the data sources are listed? Or maybe that's the "disclaimer" note you're adding. Where data come from another source I'd add those sources to the map citation (to an About or Info link etc). The source data sites should have their own disclaimers about their accuracy. Where original analysis has been performed on data in the map, is probably where an actual disclaimer about methods or data accuracy is beneficial. None of this is standard though, just best practices for web maps in general.
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On 2020-04-13 11:08, March, Greg wrote:
Hi David,
The disclaimer question was raised after a person (using the online map) commented that there was an error with the data on the map. The data source was USGS, but USGS has been a reliable source for map data, so the professor wasn't sure if the error statement was valid or not.
Thanks!
-Greg
Gregory H. March
Map & Government Information Librarian
Associate Professor
University of Tennessee
Hodges Library
Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-3878
Research Guides – Anthropology, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Geography, Maps, Government
Tennessee Committee on Geographic Names
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Subject: Re: Adding a Standard Disclaimer to an Online Map
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Greg,
What is the primary concern for the disclaimer? I tend not to include anything on thematic maps, but reference or topographic maps may need a disclaimer about limitation in use for navigation or the need for the map user to consult other sources for local or current conditions.
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David Medeiros
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On 2020-04-13 09:26, March, Greg wrote:
Hello Map Community,
I have a UT professor who had asked about adding a disclaimer to their online map. Has anyone made it a standard practice to add a disclaimer to their online maps? Any advice on wording of a standard disclaimer, or resources that include examples of disclaimers for online maps would be helpful. I've found several resources that reference disclaimers and citation management (libguides, USGS webpages, state and county websites, etc.), but nothing that points to standard disclaimer wording that can be customized to an online map. Any guidance/suggestions is appreciated! Hope everyone is doing well.
Sincerely,
-Greg
Gregory H. March
Map & Government Information Librarian
Associate Professor
University of Tennessee
Hodges Library
Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-3878
Research Guides – Anthropology, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Geography, Maps, Government
Tennessee Committee on Geographic Names