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Information Management - skills and training topics

Database management; website development; trail and facility inventories; trail assessment and maintenance records; identifying and gathering needed information. See below for training and resources links for INFORMATION MANAGEMENT.

The following is a list of skills and competencies for this category of trails work.

Skills for Database Management

• Identifying information needs for contacts, volunteers, projects, maintenance, etc.
• Creating database structures for effective information management
• Managing and maintaining databases
• Developing agreements for data sharing and development

Skills for Website Development

• Identifying information needs and goals for online information
• Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Apply National Trails System Act and related legislation for federally designated trails
• Managing and maintaining websites

Skills for Geographic Information Systems

• Using global positioning systems (GPS) to inventory trails and trail resources
• Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and planning trails
• Training staff and volunteers to gather and document data on trails

Skills for Accessibility and Trail Assessment

• Manage information from Universal Trail Assessment Process reviews
• Track information on projects and improvements needed to improve accessibility
• Track information on trail maintenance and construction projects

Skills for Research

• Research and document trail history in archives, publications, and oral sources

TRAINING and RESOURCES for information management

Links will take you to specific training opportunities, training providers, and other educational resources for both urban and backcountry trails. See the Online Training Calendar for current opportunities, featured training providers, and resources in each state.

Courses on Information Management

See providers of training on Information Management below
Check the online Calendar for current scheduled training
Search the NTTP training database by keyword, state, or provider

• Trail Management: Plans, Projects and People: week-long interagency training includes some aspects of Information Management
• See more training providers
• Check for training providers in your state

Resources for Information Management

• The Trail Management Index includes articles and examples of collaborative trail management and multi-use issues.
• The Planning Index provides links to many examples of partnerships and collaborative planning projects.

Books and publications on Information Management

• We will add available publications in this area
• See the Book Review area for details of books on trails, outdoor recreation, and public land mangement

The National Trails Training Partnership is an alliance of Federal agencies, training providers, nationwide supporters, and providers of products and services. Visit the online calendar of training opportunities, access hundreds of trail-related resources, read the news, learn how you can help, and see training resources in your state.

RESOURCES and TRAINING for Information Management:

Courses
Books
Articles & projects
Bibliography
Glossary
Calendar
Products & services

CATEGORIES of SKILLS for trails and greenways work:

1. Trail Design
2. Construction
3. Maintenance
4. Management
5. Policies
6. Planning
7. Administration
8. Organizations
9. Partnerships
10. Resources
11. Information
12. Outreach

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Trails Training Partnership:

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