For UK Museum-lers!
Apologies if you receive several copies of this.
Replies by 6 July, please!!! Sorry for the short notice but ...
Please send email replies to [log in to unmask] rather than to the
list.
If you know of collegues in other museums who may be developing
projects, but do not have email, please pass this onto them.
An RTF version of the survey is available by emailing to:-
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National Grid for Learning:
Survey of Education and IT Projects in Planning and Development
What is the survey for?
To find out what museum resources might be available for the National
Grid for Learning - of use in formal and informal education. We are
hoping to find about work you are currently planning, and also existing
materials that could be digitised and made available on-line.
What is the National Grid for Learning?
The National Grid for Learning (NGfL) is a Government initiative to
enable the use of the Internet for education, both in the sense of
formal curriculum-based learning and informal life-long learning. There
are three major strands:-
*networks - connecting libraries, schools and hospitals
to the internet
*training - #20million from the New Opportunites Fund
of the National Lottery will be directed to train
teachers and librarians in using new technologies
*content - #50million from the New Opportunites Fund of the
National Lottery will be directed to creating education
resources
Where do museums fit?
Museums and Galleries are seen as key providers of content for the NGfL.
They hold many unique resources, and also have expertise in their
interpretation to a wide range of audiences. Some museums and galleries
may also be able to liase with libraries to maximise the potential
offered by this initiative.
Why another survey
The Library and Information Commission have been tasked to advise the
New Opportunities Fund on the establishment of a national public digital
network. In order to establish priorities, it is essential to identify
existing resources. This survey forms part of that process. An initial
report is being prepared on the range of resources currently available
on the Internet produced by UK museums, but the aim of this survey is to
identify significant on-line resources that are currently being planned
or developed, and other digital resources that could be made available
on-line.
Why are we sending the survey to members of GEM?
The survey clearly needs to focus on the resources being developed for
educational use. GEM members will be involved in such projects.
Why do we need replies so soon?
In order for responses to be incorporated into the report, we must have
your replies by Monday 6th July. This enables the research to be
completed in order for funding to start in 1999.
Why is the MDA involved?
From 1 April 1998, the remit of the MDA was extended by the Museums and
Galleries Commission to include helping museums and galleries make
effective use of new technologies in managing information about their
collections.
How can you send us the information?
By post to:- NGfL Survey, MDA, Jupiter House, Station Road,
Cambridge, CB1 2JD
By fax to:- 01223 362521
By email to:- [log in to unmask]
Thank you
David Dawson
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Your Name: Your phone number:
Name of Institution:
Title of Project:
Brief description of project:
How do you plan to do the project?
(this might include using Web pages, creating CD-ROM interactive, or
using computers to prepare a paper-based publication)
When do you hope to start on the project?
When do you hope to complete the project?
What do you need to start the project?
(this might include HLF funding, IT training or education advice)
Would you categorise the project as:
[ ] brochureware Basic information about your museum or gallery,
with opening times, directions, list of exhibitions etc
[ ] dataware Making basic information about your collections
available, largely using text from your collections management system
[ ] resourceware Making images from your collections available,
complete with a specially written caption aimed at a particular
audience, such as 'Objects in our collections to illustrate Invaders and
Settlers'.
[ ] guideware A general introduction to a subject, such as a series of
web pages introducing the archaeology and history of the local area
[ ] courseware A specially written set of images and texts
produced to meet curriculum requirements for an education institution at
any level, such as a CD-ROM on Invaders and Settlers.
What exisiting resources for education do you have that could be
digitised and made available on-line? (this could include printed work
sheets, teachers packs, or publications.)
Please feel to return more than one copy of this information if you are
working on several projects.
David Dawson email: [log in to unmask]
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Outreach Manager - ICT Museum Documentation Association
MDA WEB SITE - http://www.open.gov.uk/mdocassn/index.htm
MDA Conference - The Cultural Grid - Content and Connections, Sept 9-11 1998
now booking fast - see http://www.open.gov.uk/mdocassn/manch1.htm
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