How can one use the Toolkit?

Is there a user guide?

The CARISMAND team has provided users with a simple guide providing a quick overview of the main functionality of the Toolkit Recommendations Section: pre-defined, tailored and key-words search options; download, review and grading of a recommendation; and submission of third party's recommendation; being available both online and in a downloadable .pdf version. For more information on the Recommendations Section, please check ‘What is the CARISMAND Toolkit about?’ and ‘What is the functionality of the Toolkit Recommendations Section?’ guidelines.

In addittion, a Cultural Map User Guide is also available going through the main functionalities of the CARISMAND Cultural Map: pre-defined, tailored and key-words search options; list and table views of search results; download, review and grading of a Cultural Map entry; and personalization of the Map for registered users (.pdf version is also available). For more information on the Cultural Map, please check ‘What is the CARISMAND Cultural Map?’ and ‘What is the functionality of the Cultural Map?’ guidelines.

Does the toolkit use a specific terminology I may not be familiar with?

The CARISMAND Toolkit provides a Glossary that reflects both the needs of the Recommendations Section and the Cultural Map and can be reached through both platforms; being available both online and in a downloadable .pdf version.

It covers the CARISMAND Team understanding of hazards, disaster phases, and actors concerned in the disaster processes, what cultural factors might be and also explaining the different cultural factors identified during the project lifetime; and could be used as a reference point to a user.

I am not sure I can find the information I am looking for. What can I do?

The CARISMAND Toolkit provides a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section that reflects both the needs of the Recommendations Section and the Cultural Map and can be reached through both platforms; being available both online and in a downloadable .pdf version.