The Cultural Resource Management Program at the Univeristy of Victoria
is offering two intensive, hands-on courses which explore the use
of new technologies to manage heritage information:
 
 
EXPLORING THE INTERNET
The research, communication and programming capabilities of
the Internet hold tremendous potential for museums and
other heritage agencies. This two-day workshop provides a
hands-on introduction to the concepts and practical knowledge
that you need to access and use this powerful network to
enhance your work. Using the University's Macintosh Laboratory,
we will explore the following topics:
o gaining access
o making use of communications tools, including electronic
mail, bulletin boards, and lists
o searching for information using the Gopher, and Mosaic
o posting information for other users on the World Wide Web
and other information servers
o emerging technologies and uses, incuding multi-media
o potential educational uses
o issues of access, privacy, and copyright
 
Dates: November 9 - 10, 1994
 
Instructors: Cliff Quinn draws on his experience as the
Coordinator of the British Columbia Museums Association's
Dogwood Network to explain the technical aspects of the
Internet. Current and potential research and educational
activities on the Internet will be addressed by museum
 resource people.
 
Fee: $170 (Canadian funds)
 
 
GIS CAPABILITIES FOR
CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide a powerful
tool to assist in heritage resource planning and managment
in both rural and urban settings. This three-day workshop
combines lectures, case studies and hands-on lab experience
to explore the exciting ways in which GIS supports inventory,
mapping, research and interpretation. Course topics include:
o cultural resource information management needs
o GIS concepts, capabilities and systems
o data standards and sources
o integration with other information systems
o implementation and management issues
 
Dates: December 7 - 9, 1994
 
Instructor: Dr. Peter Keller is Associate Professor in Geography
at the University of Victoria; David Scott  and Jack Thompson
work in resource management with aboriginal groups.
 
Fee: $420 Canadian Funds
(Register early as class size is limited)
 
 
For further information and registration materials, please contact:
Joy Davis
Cultural Resource Management Program
University of Victoria
604-721-8462
FAx 604-721-8774
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