Draft:USA Libraries/Schema

Key	Value	Comment	Example
operator:type	public	General local libraries funded primarily by city, county, or town taxes, with possible support from federal funding or private donors.	Southeast Regional Library:https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/331316105#map=19/30.248990/-81.539593
operator:type	college	Libraries operated by a college, primarily serving students, faculty, and researchers, though some may offer public access. Includes community colleges.	Olin Library (part of Rollins College):https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/538790116#map=19/28.590978/-81.349203
operator:type	university	Libraries operated by a university, primarily serving students, faculty, and researchers, though some may offer public access.	University of Miami School of Law Library: https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/367823516
operator:type	school	Libraries serving elementary, middle, and high schools, primarily for students and faculty use.	Huizenga Library: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/408049637
operator:type	prison	Libraries located within correctional facilities, serving incarcerated individuals and facility staff.	Charlotte Correctional Institution Library: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/317909393
operator:type	government	Libraries operated directly by federal, state, or specialized government agencies, such as those on military bases, government research institutions, or legislative archives. Note: Unlike operator:type=public, these libraries are not general local public libraries but serve specific governmental functions or communities.	Patrick Space Force Base Library: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1008151567

amenity=library --> Tag to identify a library.

Address Tags

• **`addr:housenumber=*`**
• **`addr:street=*`**
• **`addr:city=*`**
• **`addr:state=*`**
• **`addr:postcode=*`**

Additional Tags

• `website=` - Official library website.
• `phone=` - Contact phone number.
• `opening_hours=*` - Opening hours in OSM format.
• `wikidata=` - Corresponding Wikidata entry.
• `ref:isil=` - International Standard Identifier for Libraries, if available.
• `closed=permanently/temporarily` - Status of closure, with additional information in the `note=` tag.
• `name=`- The official name of the library
• `alt_name=` - Alternate name(s), if applicable.
• `operator=` - The entity operating the library (e.g., "Central Rappahannock Regional Library").