Dear Steve,
You might be interested to know that HEIRNET has commissioned
consultants to undertake an analysis of existing market research into
users and their use of HEIRs. A number of SMRs have contributed the
results of survey exercises that they have undertaken - often in
conjunction with bids to the HLF. The consultants are also looking at
web statistics and other forms of audience research that have been
carried out by the NMRs, ADS, CBA, Internet Archaeology, museums and
others.
The aim of the consultancy is both to build a better picture of our
current users and also to inform future research. One of the things that
we have asked the consultants to look at is the collection of data,
which data about users is most useful for analysis and therefore is most
useful to collect.
The consultancy report is due in early autumn and will be available via
HEIRNET.
with best wishes,
Kate
> Hartgroves Steve wrote:
>
> In the recent EH publication, "HERs: Benchmarks for Good Practice" we
> are advised in S1.3b, to systematically collect information on user
> satisfaction, and to carry out market research into the profile and
> needs of user groups, and into awareness and needs of potential new
> users.... and in S1.4b, to develop outreach activities etc, based on
> the results of surveys and market research.
>
> Since this is likely to figure in assessment of bids for HLF funding
> for SMR/HERs, can anyone report any success with such activities, or
> indeed offer advice as to how plan and carry out the information
> gathering exercise?
>
> Steve Hartgroves
>
> Principal Archaeologist
> Historic Environment Service
> Cornwall County Council
>
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