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|style="border: 1px solid #888888; border-width: 1px 0px; color: #EDEFF0; background-color: #FAA730; text-align: center; font-size: 12px;" colspan="2"|'''Department of Research and Records'''
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|colspan="2"|'''Created in 2004'''
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|colspan="2"|'''Headed by [[Bryher al'Venna]]'''
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|colspan="2"|'''[[Department of Research and Records (Positions)|Positions within the Department]]'''
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==General==
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The Department of Research and Records oversees the Tower Library and the Tower Histories, as well as the book forums and the Classroom. The department is currently headed by [[Bryher al'Venna]].
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==The Library==
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The Department of Research and Records heads up and organises the TarValon.Net Library, which strives to be a complete source of information for the world of the Wheel of Time. The articles are [[Member_Contributions|written by the members]] as volunteer contributions. It also features comprehensive detail on [[TarValon.Net]] itself.
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==The Classroom==
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{{main|TarValon.net Classes}}
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The Classroom has existed ever since the creation of TarValon.Net and while in the past classes were taught with a different goal in mind, currently, the Classroom offers mostly real life skills and knowledge. The classes are taught by volunteer teachers, and overseen by the [[Headteacher]]s.
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==History==
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{{main|Department of Research and Records (History)}}
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The department was originally formed as the [[Department of Research and Communication]] and headed by the Tower [[Librarian]] and [[Tar Valon Times Editor]]. It was later split into two separate departments along with the [[Department of Communication]].
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===Membership Surveys===
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*'''[[2010_Membership_Survey#Library|2010]]'''
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*'''[[2011_Membership_Survey#Department_of_Research_and_Records|2011]]'''
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*'''[[2012_Membership_Survey#Department_of_Research_and_Records|2012]]'''
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*'''[[2013_Membership_Survey#Department_of_Research_and_Records|2013]]'''
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*'''[[2015_Membership_Survey#Records_.26_Research|2015]]'''
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===Annual Reports===
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*'''[[2004_Annual_Report#Library & Research|2004]]'''
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*'''[[2005_Annual_Report#Department_of_Research|2005]]'''
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*'''[[2007_Annual_Report#DEPARTMENT_OF_RESEARCH|2007]]'''
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*'''[[2008_Annual_Report#Department_of_Research|2008]]'''
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*'''[[2009_Annual_Report#Department_of_Research_and_Communications|2009]]'''
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*'''[[2010_Annual_Report#Department_of_Research_and_Communications|2010]]'''
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*'''[[2011_Annual_Report#Department_of_Research_and_Records|2011]]'''
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*'''[[2012_Annual_Report#Department_of_Research_and_Records|2012]]'''
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*'''[[2013_Annual_Report#Department_of_Research_and_Records|2013]]'''
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*'''[[2014_Annual_Report#Department_of_Research_and_Records|2014]]'''
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*'''[[2015_Annual_Report#Department_of_Research_and_Records|2015]]'''
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==Positions==
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{{Main|Department of Research and Records (Positions)}}
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===Director===
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| The '''[[Director of Research and Records]]''' handles [[executive]] matters within the department, but is also responsible for keeping track of and assigning articles in the Library, as needed. The Director might supplement the Historians' duties, and delegate tasks to the Library Editors.
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===Administrators===
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There is one [[administrator]] position, the [[Headteacher]].
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|The [[Headteacher]] is in charge of the Classroom forum. They look for new and interesting classes, they help teachers with their lesson plans, and keep track of current classes.
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[[Ajailyn Morrivinna]] joined the department in late 2021 as a Headteacher and has since worked towards implementing new and improved methods of teaching. -->
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===Staff===
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There are currently five [[staff]] positions with the department. The Historians each serve different purposes, but their main duties are to keep the Library up to date. The Assistant to the Director helps the director with projects on demand.
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|The [[Events Historian]] is responsible for maintaining official TarValon.Net [[Events and Conferences|events and conferences]] pages. They also include events information on each person's Who's Who page, who has attended such events.
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This position is currently vacant.
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|The [[Tower Historian]] is responsible for keeping Tower histories up to date. They are continuously updating Who's Who pages, Staff pages, current raisings and bonds, and so much more!
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[[Tallan Daar]] became the Tower Historian in 2020 after serving as Director from 2018 till 2020. Tallan has also been an Editor since 2016 and has been a huge part of keeping the Tower histories up to date ever since then.
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|The [[Awards Historian]] is responsible for maintaining [[:Category:Awards|awards]] pages within the Library. They are also responsible for updating Who's Who pages with awarded [[Merit Badges]] every time they are awarded.
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This position is currently vacant.
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|The [[Media Historian]] is responsible for transcribing {{podcast}} episodes and archiving them in the Library, as well as archiving [[Tar Valon Times]] articles.
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|The [[Assistant to the Director of Research and Records]] assists the Director with their projects as needed.
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[[Eniara Kisharad]] has served in this position since 2009 and under four different Directors. Eniara has contributed to the Library as an Editor and has previously served as the Events Historian from 2015 till 2018.-->
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[[Category:Department of Research and Records]]
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[[Category:Current Departments]]

Revision as of 19:30, 26 March 2024

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alt: research and records is represented by stacked books
Department of Research and Records
Created in 2004
Headed by Bryher al'Venna
Positions within the Department


General

The Department of Research and Records oversees the Tower Library and the Tower Histories, as well as the book forums and the Classroom. The department is currently headed by Bryher al'Venna.

The Library

The Department of Research and Records heads up and organises the TarValon.Net Library, which strives to be a complete source of information for the world of the Wheel of Time. The articles are written by the members as volunteer contributions. It also features comprehensive detail on TarValon.Net itself.

The Classroom

Main article: TarValon.net Classes

The Classroom has existed ever since the creation of TarValon.Net and while in the past classes were taught with a different goal in mind, currently, the Classroom offers mostly real life skills and knowledge. The classes are taught by volunteer teachers, and overseen by the Headteachers.

History

Main article: Department of Research and Records (History)

The department was originally formed as the Department of Research and Communication and headed by the Tower Librarian and Tar Valon Times Editor. It was later split into two separate departments along with the Department of Communication.

Membership Surveys

Annual Reports

Positions

Main article: Department of Research and Records (Positions)

Director

Avatar Bryher3.jpg The Director of Research and Records handles executive matters within the department, but is also responsible for keeping track of and assigning articles in the Library, as needed. The Director might supplement the Historians' duties, and delegate tasks to the Library Editors.

Administrators

There is one administrator position, the Headteacher.

Avatar Alexr4.jpg The Headteacher is in charge of the Classroom forum. They look for new and interesting classes, they help teachers with their lesson plans, and keep track of current classes.
Avatar Dovienya3.jpg

Staff

There are currently five staff positions with the department. The Historians each serve different purposes, but their main duties are to keep the Library up to date. The Assistant to the Director helps the director with projects on demand.

Noavatar.png The Events Historian is responsible for maintaining official TarValon.Net events and conferences pages. They also include events information on each person's Who's Who page, who has attended such events.

This position is currently vacant.

TallanSquare.png The Tower Historian is responsible for keeping Tower histories up to date. They are continuously updating Who's Who pages, Staff pages, current raisings and bonds, and so much more!

Tallan Daar became the Tower Historian in 2020 after serving as Director from 2018 till 2020. Tallan has also been an Editor since 2016 and has been a huge part of keeping the Tower histories up to date ever since then.

Noavatar.png The Awards Historian is responsible for maintaining awards pages within the Library. They are also responsible for updating Who's Who pages with awarded Merit Badges every time they are awarded.

This position is currently vacant.

Avatar Thaddius2.jpg The Media Historian is responsible for transcribing Tar Valon Talks Staff episodes and archiving them in the Library, as well as archiving Tar Valon Times articles.


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