7. Logistics

Preliminary logistics

• Prepare cartographic material, for name inventories (or preliminary name models), with question marks for issues to deal with

• Check administrative boundaries, for introduction to local officials (permits/cooperation)

• Prepare fill-in forms, recording equipment, recording computers/handhelds or field notebook

• Try to locate informants in advance, and inform local officials in advance

 

Logistic preparation

• Base maps & equipment

• Administrative maps

• Scheme of administrative hierarchy

• Appointments (phone numbers) & announcements

• Preliminary visits to local authorities