In answer to your question
David, that is a great idea. I have noticed that a number of states are posting
newer reports online, but fewer have scanned the old reports. Ours (LTRC’s
reports) have been scanned and posted online by the Publications & Digital
Media Development department. Now I’m working on the meta-data AND making sure
they are in TRIS, basic records along with web addresses for the electronic
versions.
Sandy
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Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 10:00 AM
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Subject: Re: [etkn-forum] By Nov 4 - a short survey (one question) about
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Sandy:
GDOT completed the survey, but it triggered a question which may merit a
separate survey. Do you have a feel for how many ETKN states have
“e-libraries” of scanned old research reports? Our librarian has scanned
our old research reports back to the 1960’s, and we’re curious if most other
states have done this. If so, this may allow us to discard old hardcopies
and use our limited space for something else.
Thank
you,
David
David M. Jared,
P.E.
Special
Research Engineer
Georgia
DOT/Office of Materials & Research
15 Kennedy Dr.,
Forest Park, GA, 30297-2534
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404.363.7569; Cell: 404.713.6549
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Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 2:19 PM
To: etkn-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [etkn-forum] By Nov 4 - a short survey (one question) about the
data we are asked for
Importance: High
Hi all,
I have a real quick favor to ask of you all. It is a very
short survey, but unfortunately it is due tomorrow, November 4. It came up just
as I was about to leave and caught in the middle of too many things, as usual,
and as you might have noticed I tend to be scattered and procrastinate. On the
up side, this is a very short survey!
“The regional TKNs have been asked to identify the three
types of data we are asked for, and for which we would like to have better
sources. The RAC/TKN Task Force will use this information to identify
opportunities for collaboration with TRB committees involved with data.”
The survey can be found her – and it is very short ;)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PdFqQRH_2boefh69Ou7PTiUg_3d_3d
Thanks everyone,
Sandy Brady
2009 Chair Eastern Transportation Knowledge Network
http://www.etkn.org/
LTRC TTEC Librarian & Transportation Research Advisor
4099 Gourrier Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225)767-9716
fax (225)767-9733
sandra.brady@xxxxxx