[OR_Archaeology] Reminder-- Free Researcher Training with SHPO Arch Database (Library) in Nov, Dec, & Jan!

[Susan White]

Researcher Training with OR SHPO Archaeological Inventory Database 
(SHPO Archaeology Library)

Over the last few years SHPO has created an integrated "Archaeological Inventory Database"--a computerized database consisting of digitized maps of known cultural resources and previous archaeological surveys; scanned archaeological site forms and survey reports; a bibliographic database; General Land Office (GLO) survey maps and orthographic photo maps; and various periodicals and publications dealing with Oregon and Pacific Northwest Archaeology.  The goal is to provide researchers with a computer terminal at the Salem SHPO that contains a comprehensive database for researchers to fully investigate their area of interest.

FREE TRAININGis now being offered by SHPO to assist qualified archaeological researchers in accessing and utilizing these databases effectively.  This training will be optional for a few months in 2008 and 2009, but will subsequently be mandatory/pre-requisite for all researchers requesting appointments.  This future requirement  is to help reduce time SHPO Archaeologists currently dedicate (almost daily) to orienting new researchers on the computer database as well as optimizing the researchers time and energies spent during their appointment.  The goal of the training is to provide researchers with the fundamental tools, through lecture and guided computer exercises, to make use of the computer database quickly and efficiently.   

When:November 2008:  Tuesday, November 4th & Monday, November 17, 2008
December 2008: Wednesday, December 3rd & Monday, December 15, 2008
January 2009:  Wednesday, January 14th & Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Where:Room 124A, across from OR Parks & Recreation Dept. Offices
                        North Mall Office Building
                        725 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR 97301

Time:9am - 12 noon 

Researcher Training includes: 
An overview of the ArcMap/GIS database and guidelines on its use and available background and resources layers.
An overview of the Bibliographic Database and guidelines on its use and applicability.
Additional resources available to researchers at SHPO (e.g., above-ground resource database and general reference library, National Register Files, Oregon Burial Index, etc.)
Printing/copying of library materials and research appointment policies.

Each participant will receive a packet of instructions, tools, and tips to keep and use as a reference for future research.  Space will be limited to 6-8 participants to ensure quality training, therefore- 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!

To pre-register as well as additional information, please 
Gary Curtis, SHPO Archaeologist
503-986-0676
Gary.Curtis at state.or.us



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Susan Lynn White, RPA
Assistant State Archaeologist
State Historic Preservation Office
725 Summer Street NE, Suite C
Salem, Oregon 97301
503-986-0675
503-986-0793 FAX
Susan.White at state.or.us 
www.oregonheritage.org 
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