Dear all,
With regard to the provison of any training in Information Management or XML, or any related HER issues, may I request that those of us across the borders are not forgotten? The HER officers in Wales and Scotland would also benefit from training opportunities and so running sessions in a variety of venues would be most welcome to accommodate us!
Thanks,
Nina
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Nina Steele
Historic Environment Record Archaeologist
Gwynedd Archaeological Trust
Craig Beuno
Garth Road
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2RT
01248 352535 (ffon/phone)
01248 370925 (ffacs/fax)
website: www.heneb.co.uk
The Gwynedd Regional Historic Environment Record (HER) covers the old counties of Caernarvonshire, Merionethshire, and Anglesey (now the unitary authorities of Gwynedd, Ynys Môn, and the western part of Sir Conwy).
The HER comprises a database of known archaeological sites within this area supported by digital mapping. The archive holds a collection of paper records relating to these, including maps and archaeological reports. There is also a reference library containing a large number of books and journals.
The HER is open to the public during normal office hours, but we would request that people wishing to consult the records book an appointment beforehand.
The Historic Environment Record was formerly known as the Sites and Monuments Record.
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From: The Forum for Information Standards in Heritage (FISH) [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Catherine Hardman
Sent: 23 November 2005 14:46
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [FISH] Feedback on the MIDAS schema [No Viruses detected]
Dear All,
We have watched with interest the e-mails about this and information management training. Just wanted to say that we would support any initiative by EH and/or FISH to provide further training in the use of MIDAS XML or any of the other (digital/archive) issues raised. As many of you will be aware, we have in the past run courses specifically for Local Government Officers on such issues as digital archiving and preservation, and more widely advertised courses on subjects like metadata creation. Feedback from those attending such events has been very positive. These are advertised on the usual lists and in the ADS newsletter.
We are open to suggestions about future topics for workshops/seminars, but as Nick has pointed out, I think the community would be best served by defining the different courses required and prioritising them (perhaps co-ordinated by EH training and standards?). We would be happy to contribute to those discussions and be involved, with partners, in creating workshops or courses. On a more practical note, we would be happy to host the odd event in which the ADS were involved here at the King's Manor in York so long as we could make a small charge to cover the cost of room hire and any
catering.
Catherine
Catherine Hardman
Collections Development Manager
The Archaeology Data Service
Department of Archaeology
University of York
King's Manor
York
YO1 7EP
Tel: +44 (0)1904 433954
Fax: +44 (0)1904 433939
email: [log in to unmask]
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk
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From: The Forum for Information Standards in Heritage (FISH) [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of MacLean, Sarah
Sent: 23 November 2005 12:57
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [FISH] Feedback on the MIDAS schema [No Viruses detected]
Perhaps if a training session can be arranged it might be worth holding it more than once at a couple of different locations round the UK? I for one can't get to Swindon (National Rail suggest it will take between 5 and a half and 6 and a half hours for me to get there) and I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one. It's just a thought if we do get to the stage of arranging training sessions.
Sarah MacLean
Historic Records Officer
Conservation Team
Community and Environmental Services
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth NE61 2EF
Telephone: 01670 534060
Fax: 01670 533086
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Website: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk & www.keystothepast.info
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From: The Forum for Information Standards in Heritage (FISH) [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dan Zambonini
Sent: 23 November 2005 11:05
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [FISH] Feedback on the MIDAS schema [No Viruses detected]
Hi all,
We work heavily in the heritage sector, and with XML technologies. I'd be more than happy to give, say, half a days introduction to XML (for free), if someone can provide a central venue? Somewhere like the NMR/EH in Swindon would make sense?
If we could collect any specific requirements beforehand, we could ensure all the bases are covered, and maybe even take a specific look at how to use/convert the Listed Buildings data for various uses?
I'm not an expert on GML though, so if anyone else out there is, and would like to also come along and give an intro to it, then I could learn something too!
Let me know if there's any interest out there for something like this.
Best regards,
Dan
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Box UK
Internet Development and Consultancy
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Forum for Information Standards in Heritage (FISH)
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pratt, Nigel
> Sent: 23 November 2005 10:02
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [FISH] Feedback on the MIDAS schema
>
> Tim
> I am also out of my depth here. This is taking data standards in a
whole
> new direction which I haven't been able to keep up with. To be honest,
I
> have been adopting the 'ostrich head in sand' position as I don't have
the
> time to devote to investigating, let alone understanding, all of this.
>
> If I remember rightly, the results of the EH sponsored GIS
questionnaire
> circulated last week, contained the statistic that 80% of SMRs are not
> geared up for XML and yet the Listed Building data, after sitting in
EH's
> system for 10 years, appears in this format. Worse still, I bet that
if
> this survey was extended to district authorities, who I know are also
> currently puzzling over the disk, it would be nearer 95%.
>
> There is definitely a knowledge gap between those engaged in getting
the
> data out, who seem to have leapt ahead, and most of us at the 'coal
face'
> engaged in local authority archaeology.
>
> Yes, training is definitely required!
> Nigel
>
> Nigel Pratt
> Historic Data Manager
> Archaeology & Historic Buildings
> Environment Department
> Hampshire County Council
> The Castle, Winchester
> SO23 8UD
> Tel: 01962 84 6736 Fax: 01962 847055
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> www.hants.gov.uk/environment/historic-environment/
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