HDgov: Uniting Social Science Resources, Conversations, and Collaboration

HDgov was created to meet the need for sharing social science resources and tools across government agencies, non-government organizations, and with the public. As it grew and gaps in resources were identified, additional... [ view full abstract ]

HDgov was created to meet the need for sharing social science resources and tools across government agencies, non-government organizations, and with the public. As it grew and gaps in resources were identified, additional collaboration and search tools have been added to aid in supporting different communities of practice in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. These include team pages, news and events, an issue-based site search tool, blog and conversation platforms, and periodic announcements of new publications and tools being added to the site. HDgov continues to provide easy access to tools, resources, and methods; and is constantly adding relevant materials on key natural resource topics to increase sharing and utilization of research methods and scientific findings. In addition, the portal provides direct access to job postings, training, and other opportunities available with human dimensions organizations. Members of the HD community are able to submit materials to the HDgov content manager for publication. The team pages can be created for organizations, agencies, institutions, non-profit groups, or working teams and provides a secure site for posting events and news, as well as creating an interactive community. The poster walks through the features and functions of HDgov.