Contents: Studies and Reports Mine Action Education Books and Pamphlets CDs and Multimedia Periodicals Internet

• Enhancement of Casualty Data Collection and Management: A Report on the Analysis of Landmine Casualty Data Collection and Management Procedures and Recommendations for Improvements (June 2004)
  An update on the latest developments concerning landmine casualty data; includes the results of a survey about essential data fields and IMSMA's current handling of casualty data. Presents a list of nine recommendations for enhancing casualty data collection and management.
• Decision Tools Manual Humanitarian Mine Action Projects / Cost-Benefit Manual (March 2004)
  
• Decision Making To Prioritize Mine Clearance Projects / Cost-Benefit Report (March 2004)
  
• Managing Landmine Casualty Data (December 2001)
  Reviews existing systems for collecting and managing landmine casualty data and discusses the results of a survey about casualty data collection and management.
• The Role of Civil Affairs in Mine Action: The Application of Civil-Military Capabilities to Humanitarian Demining Challenges (April 2000)
  Outlines the feasibility of using Civil-Affairs personnel in planning, coordinating, training and advising for various phases of a comprehensive mine action plan.
• Developing & Integrating a Lessons-Learned Methodology for Mine Action (December 5, 1999)
  Mine action processes and procedures were examined to determine if a common method of exchanging lessons learned and after action highlights could be developed and exchanged.
• An Evaluation of Geographic Information Systems applicable to Humanitarian Demining (January 1999)
  Identifies and evaluates existing GIS system software best applicable for Humanitarian demining operators.
• Health Resources in the Global Landmine Community (August 27, 1998)
  To list and analyze medical resources and organizations which could be relevant to humanitarian demining victim assistance activities
• Mozambique Mine Awareness Education Module (February 1998)
  Mine awareness plan based on requirements derived through operator surveys.
• Mozambique: A Listing of Organizations Conducting Humanitarian Demining/Mine Awareness Activities (January 1998)
  Demonstrates the feasibility and applicability of producing a list of important points of contact for a mine action plan.
• Accessibility of Information and Materials Required to Conduct Humanitarian Demining Operations (November 1997)
  Survey of operators worldwide to determine the phases and activities of a comprehensive demining plan to provide a better understanding of the materials necessary for deminers.
• Task 1C(3) Humanitarian Demining Requirements Analysis: Final Report (July 15, 1997)
  Goal: to ascertain the information needs of demining operators around the world.

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• How students and educators can get involved in Mine Action
  This printable 4-page handout gives an overview of the landmine issue for students and educators, lists resources for further reading on landmine-related topics, briefly describes organizations involved in mine action, and gives examples of projects in which students and community groups can participate to make a difference in the mine action world.
• Landmine Learning Resource NEW! Everything you wanted to know about landmines but were afraid to ask presented in an online format targeted at K-12 students.
• Landmine Action Smart Book (2nd Edition) Complete Adobe .pdf - 15mb
  A full color informational book detailing each of the key aspects of each component of a mine action campaign, in downloadable chapters in Adobe .pdf format.
  1. Introduction
  2. Landmine Surveys
  3. Detection and Clearance
  4. Research and Development
  5. Survivor Assistance
  6. Mine Risk Education
  7. International Diplomacy
  8. Milestones
  9. Summary
• Victim Assistance First Aid Tourniquet (Spring 1997)
  A linen scarf with picture blocks to demonstrate the proper way to tie a tourniquet when applying first aid to a landmine victim.
• Mine Awareness Flashcards (December 1996)
  A series of artistically attractive and culturally meaningful flash cards to teach children what to do in order to avoid or minimize the damage done by landmines.
• A Geographic Information System of Cambodia (November 1, 1996)  
  A modification of existing GIS software to make useable and appropriate for demining operators.

• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Guide (November 12, 1996)
  Report outlining rudimentary procedures for enabling mine action centers to better deal with demining crews in the wake of a serious landmine accident.
• Sustainable Humanitarian Demining: Trends, Techniques and Technologies (October 1998)
  An anthology of the best writings on the state of demining activities and thought in 1997.

• Defense Security and Cooperation Agency (DSCA/HA-D) Information CD (Spring 2001)
  Overview of DSCA and detailed description of program areas.
• Mine Action Information Center (MAIC) at JMU Information CD (Spring 2000)
  Overview of the MAIC at James Madison University and description of activities.
• Department of State Humanitarian Demining Program (PM/HDP) Information CD (October 2000)
  Overview of HDP office and detailed description of program areas.
• Mine Awareness Program: Materials for Children in Cambodia (November 1996)
  A multimedia and culturally appropriate mine awareness campaign directed at the women and children of Cambodia.
• Treating Mine Related Leg Injuries (video) (1996)
  Provides a short, concise visual aid for the training of mine clearance teams regarding leg injuries in a demining incident. Winner of a 1997 Telly Award.

• Journal of Mine Action (Specify Journal Number or Subscription Request)
  The Journal is published three times a year and is a print version of the online http://maic.jmu.edu/journal/index/index.htm.
  *Note: Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2000 are only available on-line.
• Calendar of Conferences, Meetings & Symposia
  The worldwide calendar of mine action meetings, conferences and symposia is published online but also distributed in hard copy to those who do not have internet access or request it.
  http://maic.jmu.edu/events/events.htm

• Mine Action Information Center
  The primary focus of the MAIC is the collection, processing and distribution of global mine action information through its website. 
• Global Mine Action Registry (GMAR)
  Contact information for mine action related programs and organizations. Fully searchable and actively managed.
• Spatial Information Clearinghouse for Humanitarian Demining
  The MAIC has constructed a specialized internet site dealing with Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), mapping, imagery, and spatial databases.
• Lessons Learned Database
  An public online discussion forum for issues concerning mine action.
• UN International Mine Action Standards (IMAS)
  The home for the IMAS, new releases and updates are posted here first.
• Clearinghouse of GIS Spatial Data