[Reader-list] Fwd: DARGAH Sufism Database - update Pakistan

[Patrice Riemens]

Bwo Bricolabs mailing list/ Atteqa Malik



A very important friend, Sameeta Ahmed who is also associate professor of
Architecture in Abottabad, Pakistan is attempting this task and mapping Sufi
Heritage sites in Pakistan. Mauj is on board with her for any thing she
needs.

She is someone who can actually accomplish this important task, a small
effort in the face of "Taliban" types who are trying to erase Sufi culture
from Pakistan

more info and project proposal can be sent to you

Anyone interested as a resource person pls. fill out the following form by
June 15 and send her/me

Atteqa

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: sameeta ahmed <sameetaahmed at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Subject: DARGAH Sufism Database - update


Hello Dargah Friends,

Salam, and how have you been? Here I have been talking to more people about
their ideas and possible joining in as Resource-Persons [RPs]; also have
been looking into technical options of the database design. Please join in
with your comments and ideas, and *RPs  - if you could please fill out some
qs about yourself listed below (by June 15),* which we can share and with
which we start ‘mapping out’ the multi-faceted subject area of Sufism.
Remember that you are also part of the ‘map’! 
or can a database be called a
metaphorical bottomless *sandooq*, a boundary-less treasure-chest?

Actually, this simile needs to be gotten just right in the software design-
so tech-interested ppl pl join in with your wisdom on that discussion below


thanks so much, Sameeta.

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*A. Resourcepersons [see below]*:

i. Profile and Role of the Resource-Person

ii. Your Resource-person Profile [please fill out by June 15 ‘09]

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*B. Database Software Design - Technical discussion*

-- have looked into these open-s software options which seem fine but they
are social network-focused: dolphin, drupal, elegg. I really want to know
more about ‘database’-based software – free programs that are focused for
library-type portals which can keep growing, and have advanced
cross-referencing/search features, with networking features too of course.

-- have also looked into GIS conversion of data. Seems like whatever form
the data is given now, as long as there are SHAPE files involved, it can be
converted into attribute data of a GIS at any point – when its time to
digitize that map of Pakistan
and beyond. For now, a GoogleEarth map with
darts thrown at it will do for a poor dervish group.

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*A. Resource-Persons*:

*Profile of the Dargah Database Resource-Person in various theme areas: *

an expert/specialist/practitioner/researcher/enthusiast with a strong
interest and familiarity with the concerned theme area, who is willing to
collaborate in the effort to create and manage the database, working in a
voluntary capacity. The time and work expectations would be flexible but a
commitment to the project and consistent contribution is expected, with a
collaborative and professional approach. There can be more than one RP in
each theme area.

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*Role of the Resource-Person:*

   - Operate as a ‘clearing house’ of information coming in to the database
   about her particular area of expertise.
   - Moderate views expressed in her area by contributors or visitors to the
   site.
   - Post references, research, online links etc in her area of expertise.
   - Invite other specialists in her area to contribute info, references,
   journal articles, online references, etc. to the database.
   - Monitor the database in her area of expertise with assistance from the
   project manager.





*Resource-Person Profile: *

[please fill out the following info about yourself and send to me by 15 June
’09. thanks!]:



NAME:



THEME AREA for which you are a RESOURCE-PERSON:



YOUR PROFESSION/ WORK THEMES:



YOUR INTERESTS RELATED TO SUFISM:



YOUR GENERAL INTERESTS:



YOUR GEOGRAPHICAL BASE:



INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT ABOUT YOUR THEME AREA – in relation to the DARGAH
database [
how this field can be connected with the database, what material
might be readily available, what material might be relevant but not easy to
acquire etc.]:





If you can also please start compiling the following, and these can be
shared/updated every month or two, or as your schedule allows:

a. List of CONTACTS of individual scholars/practitioners, as well as
relevant institutions for theme area:



b. BIBLIOGRAPHY of print and multimedia resources:



































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-- 
Sameeta Ahmed
Architect.
Member, ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) Pakistan
National Committee,
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture,
NWFP University of Engineering & Technology, Abbottabad Campus
Cell: 0345-290-4100
0992-383-409
sameetaahmed at gmail.com, sameeta at nwfpuet.edu.pk
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