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1. Login Register Help Feedback amp ma m J A j D A E Bi kiae a s Fortal a a ml an Big _ ke be B i l Northwest A Source for Environmental Knowledge Ke T L 2 ETTORE HOME SOLT SEARCH BROWSE LINKS HOME EGON SEARCH BROWSE LINKS USER GUIDE NWT DISCOVERY PORTAL USER GUIDE Submitted to Evangelos Kirizopoulos Government of Northwest Territories Centre for Geomatics Submitted by Caslys Consulting Ltd Unit 102A 6683 Oldfield Road Saanichton B C V8M 2A1 Contact Justin McPherson Tel 250 652 9268 Fax 250 652 9269 Email jmcpherson caslys ca May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS TO INTRODUCTION ege 1 1 1 About NWT Discovery Portal 1 1 2 Where to GENCE eege Eech 1 L User Guide Orientation ege eege Eed 1 Sept REFERENCE ccs iter acs a EE 2 21 21 E i E TEE 2 2 2 seatekrtetl bereede 3 2 3 Browse For MTOR IAtlOND ices sks endive ease ccaed cece ed acces ca dea dh ese eee eee css evens ihc 4 2 4 Links to External Information 5 25 Whats EE 6 2 6 Register Setup and Account cece csseesssssseesseeesseesseeesseseseeesensesseseseeesseseseessnseseeseseeesnseseeseseeesnsessessas 6 27 E 7 1 SE 7 2 8 Share or Contribute Information 7 29 CONC oe EE 10 3 0 WEB BROWSER COMPATIBILITY NENNEN 11 3 1 Internet Explorer Compatibillity 0 00 00 ce ceesseesseeseeesteeseesseesseesseeseessessseeeessesesessseesseessnessnesseeeanes 112. 3 0 WEB BROWSER COMPATIBILITY NWT Discovery Portal has been tested been tested on major web browser platforms including e Microsoft Internet Explorer e Mozilla Firefox e Google Chrome e Apple Safari It is recommended to keep up to date with browser versions to help ensure compatibility with web applications such as the NWT Discovery Portal 3 1 Internet Explorer Compatibility Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer should be aware of the following compatibility issues e Ensure that Internet Explorer version 9 0 or newer has been installed Older versions have restricted functionality for searching or contributing content e Newer versions of Internet Explorer include a function called compatibility mode to help display websites that have been developed on older technologies Ensure that compatibility mode is disabled for proper viewing of all NWT Discovery Portal functions Internet Explorer version 11 renamed compatibility mode to Emulation Locate Compatibility Mode Settings and ensure they are set as illustrated below for proper display of the NWT Discovery Portal Compatibility View Settings Ex L 3 Change Compatibility View Settings CA Websites you ve added to Compatibility View Reopen last browsing session 1 Pop up Blocker View downloads Ctri J Manage add ons Compatibility View settings As rell Toolbars Explorer bars H j nee ch F12 Developer Tools nf
3. May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide descriptions These are not required however as per the ISO 19115 standard definition if those checkboxes are selected you may be required to fill in more specific fields Some metadata field allow multiple entries to better describe the dataset These fields are identified with the plus minus icons as illustrated below Press to add more than one value for these fields Clear messages Resource Title A value is required A Date A value is required Resource Abstract A value is required A Topic Category A value i is required SESS ee PPI Tecra ti tT Tectttrroct TT rccaiiTrrrtitrrcatirtrertt tract itTietitrrectttreetatirrati rceaii Teaatit trot treet tt EE ERR EEEE RRE ISO 19115 Data Metadata Identification File Upload Link Quality Identification Citation Abstract Contact Thumbnail Keywords Constraints Resource Resource Title Resource Date Date Date Type Publication Date Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide Use the lt File Upload Link gt tab to upload a file by clicking the lt Browse For a File To Upload gt link as shown below Metadata Identification File Upload Link Quality Distribution Distribution Format vi File Upload Link A H 7 URL Browse For a File To Upload Function File Upload Select file to upload Choose File No file chosen Upload Cancel When foll
4. model for the Dehcho Community Based Research and Monitoring Program 2012 Objective To improve the organization and detivery of the Community Based AAROM Research and Monitoring program in the Dehcho During the 2071 2012 we worked with a consultant knowledgeable of our present program to critique our present community base Cumulative Impact Monitoring Progra F Canadian Cryospheric Information He cA 2007 Trapper Training Program Final Report This report was put together folowing the sixth year of the North Save Trapper Training Program It covers the activities that took place in Unit 3 of the Trapper Training Program between January and March 2007 Unit 3 of the Program introduces student Open Preview Details Metadata E Inventory of Landscape Change Search and Browse tools resurn results from the same Discovery Portal archives Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide 2 4 Links to External Information The Links page located on the main menu bar provides a list of links to external websites The websites are organized into 3 categories as illustrated below ELLS Northern Programs NWT CIMP NWT Protected Areas Strategy Northern Contaminants Program Beaufort Regional Environmental Assessment BREA Databases and Publications Inuvialuit Settlement Region Database NWT Species Monitoring Infobase GNWT Centre for Geomatics Arctic Borderlands Ecological Knowledge Co op Cana
5. Display intranet sites in Compatibility View SC Use Microsoft compatibility lists Lez eT rendet TT Suggested Sites OneNote Linked Notes Send to OneNote ef privacy statement gt Internet options Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 11
6. include some useful environmental themes or provide base map context to other datasets you may already be using with GIS software Specific Information Filters Click the links found under the heading SPECIFIC INFORMATION Specific Information and search results will be filtered to only include ETH those information sources This includes information developed for CIMP Program cimP e i Canadian Cryospheric Informatio records from the Canadian Cryospheric Information Network and the Sen e aii R ah te Inventory of Landscape Change program inventory of Landscape Change Share Use these tools to contribute information to the NWT Discovery Publish Content Portal archives You can upload metadata related to your specific information and also upload reports data or other common file types l Contributes Other users will then be able to discover your work Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide S SEARCH Catalogue 2 2 Search for Information The search page allows users to enter specific information to narrow in on information related to a specific interest Enter information such as titles authors keywords or subject areas and press search to display metadata results in the NWT Discovery Portal archives Press Advanced Search Options to refine a search with specific Subject Areas Data Types Content Types Data Categories or Date range Advanced Search Option
7. Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide 1 0 INTRODUCTION 1 1 About NWT Discovery Portal The NWT Discovery Portal is the most comprehensive online source for environmental monitoring knowledge in the Northwest Territories The Portal is a search tool that allows users to access data metadata and reports It is also a share tool that allows user to contribute by uploading research and monitoring information Click the ABOUT tab on our website to learn more about our program 1 2 Where to get help This User Manual represents the best way to get familiar with using the NWT Discovery Portal website As well you can click the lt Help gt link found on the top right of each web page to get specific guidance related to that page The lt Contact Us gt page is found through a link on the bottom of each web page Here you will find contact information should require assistance with registration your account or uploading research information If you have feedback for us don t hesitate to submit that information via our lt Feedback gt link 1 3 User Guide Orientation Refer to the User Guide sections listed below for more information specific to a certain component of the website Section Help Topic eg Home Page Features ssss ss s FQ NWT Discovery Portal CEA e ee Search for Information oC ZIEN ege Browse for Information ssssssssssss a ee EE 24 Links to externa
8. a information and data files Click the Share button or use the Administration tab on the menu bar Select lt Add Metadata gt and chose the appropriate method for adding your information Typically you will use the metadata editor to create and entry Click lt Proceed gt The sub menus shown below may differ depending on your account permissions Manage Metadata Add Metadata Manage Users SE EE Reg ABOUT SEARCH BROWSE TTT ZTEEIN LINKS H Use the metadata editor to create an entry Manage data harvesting resources Upload existing metadata file from your computer Currently NWT Discovery Portal is configured to meet the basic requirements of the ISO 19115 metadata standards Press lt Proceed gt to continue In future other standards may be applicable Use the ISO 19115 Data entry forms to add information to best describe the content you wish you upload or allow others to link to You should go through the lt Metadata gt lt Identification gt and lt File Upload Link gt tabs and sub tabs to enter the metadata information Some information is already filled in based on your account credentials Other information is required Required information that requires your attention has been flagged above the entry forms You can simply click the warning messages to go directly to the appropriate form that must be completed On some forms you will find check boxes that expand more detailed metadata Caslys Consulting Ltd
9. dian Forest Service Bookstore Aurora Research Institute Arctic Change Polar Data Catalogue Water Renewable Resources and Planning Organizations NWT Water Board Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board Wekeezhii Land and Water Board Sahtu Land and Water Board Gwichiin Land and Water Board Gwichin Renewable Resources Board Sahtu Renewable Resources Board Gwichiin Land Use Planning Board Sahtu Land Use Planning Board Dehcho Land Use Planning Committee Wekeezhii Renewable Resources Board Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide 2 5 What s New Keep reading the What s New content to stay up to date on new website features and new datasets in the content in the NWT Discovery Portal archives _ K lit ha e Welcome to the new look for Discovery Portal Review this section regularly to stay up to date on new features and content as they are added Through Discovery Portal you are now connected to hundreds of entries from the Polar Data Catalogue established by the Canadian Cryospheric Information Network Looking for maps or spatial data You can now connect to the NWT Centre for Geomatics Spatial Data Warehouse map viewer or find map layers directly using the same Discovery Portal search tools a 2 6 Register Setup and Account You must register an account if you want to save any custom searches should you want to re run thos
10. e searches on a regular basis You must also register to contribute content by uploading metadata and data files to the Discovery Portal If you wish to contribute information be sure to e mail nwtdp gov nt ca to specifically request a publisher role Username Password Retype password Email Fir st name Last name Display Name Organization Affiiation State Province Postal code Phone SY l Register 4 Are you looking to post results reports or metadata on the Portal In order to do so you are REQUIRED to request a Publisher Role Please email your username to nwtdp gov nt ca Boid ltelic labels indicote o reguired feig Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide 2 7 Login Users can search and review information on NWT Discovery Portal without the need to login Username However user must login to save searches share or Password upload content or conduct any administrative tasks If you do not have a login you must register Section Login 2 6 Use the Forgot Password link if you need support with passwords or username credentials Bold Italic labels indicate o required field 2 8 Share or Contribute Information Adding your information helps us make the NWT Discovery Portal more valuable to others Once you registered see Section 2 6 and been provided with your account credentials login and Contribute begin uploading your metadat
11. further narrow in on specific information by entering search terms to further filter the results HOME ABOUT SEARCH ETI Links Browse resources in a tree view based on pre classifiec search criteria You can further filter the results ES Catalog G Subject Area Keywords M resuts snowing 1 10 4 2 3 4 Es E east E Birds D Ni hatn i Strategic Planning Workshop Summery Report 2013 E Water Quality E Water and Sediment Quality This report summarizes the outcomes of a two day community workshops that aimed to provide the guiding principles in the F Air Quality development of a Strategic Plan for the future of the Ni hatni Dene Program as part of the larger Thaidene Nene Protected F Fish Habitat Population Harvest Area Initia E Fish Quality Open Preview Details Metadata E Vegetation EQ The road to ecosystem redemption Comparative study of degraded and pristine giant lakes of North Human Health and Community Wellne Climate and Climate Change America using Ecopath 2012 The project theme is research on cumulative impact of fisheries exploitation and global changes to evaluate the magnitude of cumulative stress imposed on the giant lakes ecosystem by developing trophic network models using scientific and traditional fishe F Snow Ground Ice Permafrost F Marine Life F Land Mammals ai Di Data Type Keywords E Organization Open Preview Details Metadata T Developing a Pathways
12. l information k GEES Eech GB ege What s New d eegen Register Setup an account DE 09 E ne Login pes eres Share or Contribute Information sragenan TET ookliiy tocuuae DT Spatial Date Weretouse SA BEN Contact Us rier of laera harg Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide 2 0 REFERENCE 2 1 Home page features The home page is the default view of the Discovery Portal website and should be used for any bookmark you decide to create The menu bar provides links to the main functions of the website and includes different tabs depending if you are logged into a user account or not HOME ABOUT SEARCH BROWSE ADMINISTRATION HOME The home page can be used to complete any of the following tasks Register for a user account This is NOT required to search the portal for information but it is required to save your search parameters or to contribute information to the site Login Required to save search parameters contribute metadata or conduct administrative tasks The Login link is located on the top right of the web page Search Use the search tools to find information maintained in the NWT Discovery Portal archives Link to Spatial Data The Spatial Data Warehouse is a web mapping site Looking for Maps Spatial Data Warehouse that can be used to browse map layers maintained by the Northwest Territories Centre for Geomatics These map layers
13. owing the File Upload dialog browse to the file and then select lt Upload gt This process may take several minutes depending on the file size and speed of you internet connection A limit of 1OMB has been placed on file uploading Consider compress ZIP format files or contact us if the information you wish to upload is larger than this restriction Multiple files may be uploaded Alternatively you may decide to enter a URL hyperlink into the URL field so that users will be connected to a website that relates to your metadata entry When all files have been uploaded and the metadata entry is complete press lt Save gt to submit your content to NWT Discovery Portal Information will be cued for approvals by the CIMP administrator and users will then have access to your submission Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide 2 9 Contact Us Please read the About page to be familiar with NWT Discovery Portal and NWT CIMP We value your feedback and have provided a feedback page for you to submit ideas for website improvements For further information on the NWT Discovery Portal please contact NWT Discovery Portal Coordinator Mailing Address Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program Government of the Northwest Territories Environment and Natural Resources P O Box 1320 Yellowknife NT X1A2L9 AN Territories Centre for Geomatics Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 10 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide
14. s You may also choose to filter results by a specific location of interest by using the map navigation tools to zoom to a specific area of interest You can chose to filter results that intersect the map window or are fully within the current map window extents By default the filter is set to find results Anywhere FILTER RESULTS BY LOCATION Anywhere Y Intersecting V Fully within al Automatcially zoom the map to selected regions or communities from a dropdown list Select a specific region or community Press the Search Guide Help button to open specific guidance to maximize HELP your search potential and help you better narrow in on the information you need SEARCH GUIDE INTRODUCTION By default searches will look for words within ttle keywords and abstract Review the options below to improve your search capabilities HOW TO SEARCH BY TITLE OPTIONS FOR SEARCHING BY MORE THAN ONE WORD USING WILDCARDS INTERESTED IN INFORMATION RELATED TO A SPECIFIC LOCATION ADVANCED SEARCH Caslys Consulting Ltd May 2014 NWT Discovery Portal User Guide 2 3 Browse for Information The Browse page located on the main menu bar is another way to find information by reviewing key categories and filtering the NWT Discovery Portal results without using search criteria Information can be browsed by Subject Area Keywords Data Type Keywords or the publishing Organization You can also choose the
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