Terms of reference

Membership

The Network will be a delegate body representing organisations which have a direct interest in information systems within archaeology and the historic environment.
The geographical scope of the Network will be the United Kingdom, in the context of wider European and international developments.

Administration

The Council for British Archaeology will act as hosts and provide secretariat facilities.
Meetings will alternate between York and other venues throughout the UK.

Terms of Reference

The Network exists to :

1. develop a strategic vision for UK information systems relating to the historic environment which enables access, is geared to the requirements of users and emphasises public benefit
2. review current developments in information systems, sharing information on developing initiatives
3. encourage cooperative approaches to information strategy across the UK, within the context of established and developing data and technical standards
4. encourage efficient but effective resource use and development, and economies of effort in data collection

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