How to Guide: Data Collection for Local Directgov Programme

• Local DirectGov    Programme
• Top 5 Benefits for Local    Authorites
• What Data is Needed for     Phase 2?
• How to Collect the data
• Manual Data Collection
• CSV Files (Spreadsheet)    Data Collection
• XML Data Collection
• Guidance on Selecting    and Entering URLs into    the esd-toolkit
• Sustaining the Links    with Local Directgov
• What Support will you    get?
• The Role of the    Portals/LGOL Consortiums
• Key Dates
• Metadata
• Overview of Technical    Approach for Local    DirectGov
• Using a CMS to Provide    the Required Data
• Sources of Information
• Appendix A. Local    DirectGov Projects
• Appendix B. FAQ
• Appendix C. Who's Who in    the Local DirectGov    Programme?
• Appendix D. Customer    Journey
• Appendix E. An    Introduction to    Metadata
• Appendix F. Controlled    Lists
• Appendix G. List of    Engagement Support    Assignments

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

A copy of this 'How To' Guide can be found on the Local Directgov website at

www.localegov.gov.uk/localdirectgov

The version on the website contains additional appendices on:

• Local Directgov Projects
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Who’s Who in the Local Directgov Programme?
• Customer Journey
• Metadata
• Controlled Lists
• List of Engagement Support Officer Assigned to each Authority

For further information on the Local Directgov Programme ‘How To Guide’ or to contact a member of the team please send an e-mail to the Local Directgov e-mail address: localdirectgov@odpm.gsi.gov.uk or call the Local Directgov programme on 0845 601 7848.