[OR_Archaeology] SHPO Researcher Training re-opens for Spring

[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.

We are continuing our FREE TRAINING in 2010 to assist qualified
archaeological researchers in accessing and utilizing these databases
effectively.  This training will be optional for only a few months and
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: 	April 22, 2010
                        May 13, 2010
                        June 10, 2010
                        July 10, 2010
                        August 19, 2010
                        September 9, 2010
                        October 14, 2010
                        November 4, 2010

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.
●	A brief 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 contact via
e-mail only:

Susan Lynn White, Asst. State Archaeologist
Susan.White at state.or.us