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Hello list members, I would like to invite all archaeologists with past or present first-hand experience in archaeologically-related Geographical Information System (GIS) projects to participate in an online survey of electronic record- keeping practices of archaeologists. The goal of this survey is to obtain some objective data on archaeologists’ use of digital technology. The survey is part of a case study regarding archaeological GIS electronic records, conducted under the auspices of InterPARES 2. InterPARES 2 is an international research project investigating issues surrounding the reliability, permanence, and long-term accessibility of electronic records. By participating in the research, you can help the effort to investigate possible methods and applications regarding the problematic issue of preserving records in electronic form. You are invited to visit the InterPARES 2 website at <www.interpares.org/ip2/ip2_index.cfm> for more detailed information about the InterPARES 2 project. Participation involves an anonymized, online survey composed primarily of multiple choice questions. The entire survey is designed to be completed in approximately 30 minutes. To start the survey, go to <www.interpares.org/cs14/login.cfm>, and using the login: 'gis' and the password: 'survey' (no quotes and all lower case), log into the survey site. All responses are anonymous. If you have any questions, please contact me at [log in to unmask] If you are aware of other GIS archaeologists that you believe would be interested in participating, we would appreciate your assistance in drawing their attention to this survey. Principal Investigator: Dr. Luciana Duranti, Professor, University of British Columbia, School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, email: [log in to unmask] Co-Investigator: Richard Pearce-Moses, Director of Digital Government Information, Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, email: [log in to unmask] Thank you for your time. Randy Preston Research Assistant InterPARES 2 Project School of Library, Archival & Information Studies Suite 301 - 6190 Agronomy Road The University of British Columbia Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z3 Canada