[OR_Archaeology] SHPO Training May Update 1 of 2

[Gary Curtis]

Researcher Training 
SHPO Archaeological Inventory Database (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 TRAINING is 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 researcher*s 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: 	May  12th  &  May 21st , June  12  &  23rd , July  10th  &  23rd


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  or  1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (May 21st, June 23rd, July
10th)

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 8 participants to
ensure quality training, therefore- 


PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!


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