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Iain Flett
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>From: Jonathan Bateman <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Jonathan Bateman <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Archaeological Archives: creation, preparation, transfer and
>curation - consultation on draft report invited
>Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 11:12:18 +0100
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>Archaeological archives are an essential element of the archaeological
>resource. That mass of collected paper, drawings, photographs, objects
>and digital data, is a resource that enables not only the
>reinterpretation of original findings, but also provides the raw
>material for further research, informs museum displays and teaching
>collections and gives every member of our society access to the evidence
>for our shared past.
>
>In May 2004, 'A Review Of Standards In England For The Creation,
>Preparation And Deposition Of Archaeological Archives' was received by
>the Archaeological Archives Forum (AAF).
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>This report highlighted major inconsistencies in the ways various types
>of archaeological practitioner perceive their role within the
>archaeological archiving process. Planning archaeologists, contracting
>units, specialists and museum curators were all consulted, together with
>as much documentation as possible.
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>The AAF has now asked the Institute of Field Archaeologists (IFA) to
>manage the preparation of a best practice guidance document that brings
>together procedures in all stages of the archive process, that has the
>support of all areas of the archaeological profession, and is available
>to all practitioners.
>
>Duncan Brown, Chair of IFA Finds Group has been commissioned to compile
>this document and comments are now invited on the draft that he has
>prepared. The draft reports is available at:
>http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archives/ArchArchives.doc [MS Word, 480kb]
>
>Please send any comments on the document to [log in to unmask]
>before Monday 17 July 2006.
>
>All comments will received will be considered in the preparation of the
>final version of the document, which will be published both online and
>in hard copy format. That document will also inform IFA in the
>preparation of a Standard and guidance for the creation, preparation,
>transfer and curation of archaeological archives.
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Iain EF Flett MA MPhil DP&AA RMSA FSAScot
Palaeographer, Archivist & Records Manager
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