Welcome to ServCat
This document provides the purpose and general overview of the ServCat application.
ServCat Glossary of Terms
Definitions, definitions and definitions....
What is New
Summarizes new/changed functionality for version 2.0 of ServCat.
Using the Quick Search
Illustrates the basic steps, with a working example, to search for content in ServCat.
Introduction to the Simple Reference Profile
Provides an overview of the simple Reference profile in ServCat.
Using the Advanced Search
For specialized or specific searches, the advanced search will provide many ways to discover relevant content.
Introduction to the Full Reference Profile
Provides an overview of the full Reference profile, and all of the associated rich metadata, in ServCat.
Search By Reference Code
Explicitly search for one or more References by their unique identifier, or Reference Code.
Saved Searches
Saved Searches define a set of records dynamically, where the number of records may change through time as References are added that meet a search criteria. You can refer others to your saved search or use them to dynamically update web pages.
Search Technical Documentation
Additional technical documentation about ServCat searches.
Reference Collections
This module provides an overview of process to create and manage Reference Collections.
When to Create References
Discuss when it is appropriate to create references and who has permission
Reference Core Attributes
This document discusses how the Reference Profile attributes differ between Reference Types.
How to Create a Reference
This module walks through the process of creating a Reference for a raster dataset.
How to Create a Reference from XML
This module walks through the process of manually creating a ‘Geospatial Data’ record from an eXtensible Markup Language (XML) metadata file.
Introduction to Reference Links
Unlike most traditional metadata systems, the power of ServCat comes in relating a Reference to others. This module discusses the different types of links (aka relationships), their logic and when they should be used.
Manage your Content
This module summarizes options for content management.
Manage Content in Batch
This module summarizes options for content management.
Manage Partners
This module summarizes options for managing Partner accounts..
Reference Sensitivity, Proprietary and Quality Designations
This module provides definitions for all of the reference sensitivity, quality and proprietary designations.
Determine the Appropriate Reference Type
This document provides guidance to selecting the appropriate Reference Types.
Adding Is-Part-Of Links
This module describes how to create the ‘is-part-of’ link between References.
Adding Cross-Reference Links
Illustrates how the Reference owner can point a Reference to other References for the purpose of cross-referencing (aka ‘See Also’).
How to Clone a Reference
This document describes the purpose and workflow for using a Reference as a template to create another Reference.
Adding Versions
Illustrates how the Reference owner can point a Reference to a newer version of the information resource in another Reference.
How to Link Products to a Project
This module shows how the Reference owner can bundle one or more References as associated Products with a Project Reference.
Creating Quality Content
This document outlines suggestions for creating high quality records in ServCat.
This document provides the purpose and general overview of the ServCat application.
ServCat Glossary of Terms
Definitions, definitions and definitions....
What is New
Summarizes new/changed functionality for version 2.0 of ServCat.
Using the Quick Search
Illustrates the basic steps, with a working example, to search for content in ServCat.
Introduction to the Simple Reference Profile
Provides an overview of the simple Reference profile in ServCat.
Using the Advanced Search
For specialized or specific searches, the advanced search will provide many ways to discover relevant content.
Introduction to the Full Reference Profile
Provides an overview of the full Reference profile, and all of the associated rich metadata, in ServCat.
Search By Reference Code
Explicitly search for one or more References by their unique identifier, or Reference Code.
Saved Searches
Saved Searches define a set of records dynamically, where the number of records may change through time as References are added that meet a search criteria. You can refer others to your saved search or use them to dynamically update web pages.
Search Technical Documentation
Additional technical documentation about ServCat searches.
Reference Collections
This module provides an overview of process to create and manage Reference Collections.
When to Create References
Discuss when it is appropriate to create references and who has permission
Reference Core Attributes
This document discusses how the Reference Profile attributes differ between Reference Types.
How to Create a Reference
This module walks through the process of creating a Reference for a raster dataset.
How to Create a Reference from XML
This module walks through the process of manually creating a ‘Geospatial Data’ record from an eXtensible Markup Language (XML) metadata file.
Introduction to Reference Links
Unlike most traditional metadata systems, the power of ServCat comes in relating a Reference to others. This module discusses the different types of links (aka relationships), their logic and when they should be used.
Manage your Content
This module summarizes options for content management.
Manage Content in Batch
This module summarizes options for content management.
Manage Partners
This module summarizes options for managing Partner accounts..
Reference Sensitivity, Proprietary and Quality Designations
This module provides definitions for all of the reference sensitivity, quality and proprietary designations.
Determine the Appropriate Reference Type
This document provides guidance to selecting the appropriate Reference Types.
Adding Is-Part-Of Links
This module describes how to create the ‘is-part-of’ link between References.
Adding Cross-Reference Links
Illustrates how the Reference owner can point a Reference to other References for the purpose of cross-referencing (aka ‘See Also’).
How to Clone a Reference
This document describes the purpose and workflow for using a Reference as a template to create another Reference.
Adding Versions
Illustrates how the Reference owner can point a Reference to a newer version of the information resource in another Reference.
How to Link Products to a Project
This module shows how the Reference owner can bundle one or more References as associated Products with a Project Reference.
Creating Quality Content
This document outlines suggestions for creating high quality records in ServCat.