Information needs assessments for the definition of inventory and monitoring data projects and conceptual object model

DataLOGIC, Inc

This Information Needs Assessment was conducted by DataLOGIC to aid SECN in determining the monitoring objectives to be addressed, what data was needed and how said data should be gathered and applied to meet the monitoring objectives. DataLOGIC was contracted to assist SECN in performing an Information Needs Assessment that would contribute to developing the information requirements that are essential for supporting the inventory and monitoring business, missions of parks and other historic and cultural sites, as well as to address specific user requirements pertaining to monitoring. The purpose of the INA was to determine what monitoring objectives should be addressed, what monitoring data is needed and desired by SECN to address these objectives, and how that data would be gathered and applied according to monitoring protocols. The INA process described in this section relies on gathering information directly from subject matter experts and potential users. The results of the process include a catalog of detailed information and protocol recommendations from participants as well as a conceptual object model that can serve as a road map for future information management planning.