@prefix dct: . @prefix ns1: . @prefix ns2: . @prefix ns3: . @prefix rdfs: . @prefix skos: . a skos:Concept ; ns3:source "GETIS glossary" ; dct:created "2018-03-13" ; dct:modified "2018-04-16" ; ns1:hasProfile , , ; ns2:status ; rdfs:seeAlso ; skos:definition "In general a clearinghouse provides a central access point for value-added topical guides which identify, describe, and evaluate Internet-based information resources. In our case a clearinghouse is a decentralized system of servers located on the Internet which contain field-level descriptions of available digital spatial data. This descriptive information, known as metadata, are collected in a standard format to facilitate query and consistent presentation across multiple participating sites. A clearinghouse uses readily available Web technology for the client side and uses standards for the query, search, and presentation of search results to the Web client. A clearinghouse provides information about who is providing which authorized geoinformation for which application."@en ; skos:prefLabel "clearinghouse"@en .