Using And Curating Archaeological Collections
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Author |
: Mark S. Warner |
Publisher |
: University Press of Colorado |
Total Pages |
: 233 |
Release |
: 2020-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780932839626 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0932839622 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis Using and Curating Archaeological Collections by : Mark S. Warner
All archaeologists have responsibilities to support the collections they produce, yet budgeting for and managing collections over the length of a project and beyond is not part of most archaeologists training. While this book in the SAA Press Archaeology in Action Series highlights major challenges that archaeologists and curators face with regard to collections, it also stresses the values, uses, and benefits of collections. It also demonstrates the continued significance of archaeological collections to the profession, tribes, and the public and provides critical resources for archaeologists to carry out their responsibilities. Many lament that the archaeological record is finite and disappearing. In this context, collections are even more important to preserve for future use, and this book will help all stakeholders do so.
Author |
: Terry S. Childs |
Publisher |
: Rowman Altamira |
Total Pages |
: 172 |
Release |
: 2003-03-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780759116306 |
ISBN-13 |
: 075911630X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Curating Archaeological Collections by : Terry S. Childs
Curation is rarely the first topic raised in an archaeological seminar or addressed in a fieldwork design. And, the authors point out, it is too rarely discussed at all. But the current crisis in repository space has increased awareness that the long-term conservation and preservation of the material remains and field notes of an archaeological project are as important as the finds themselves. Sullivan and Childs, two experienced archaeologists and museum professionals, provide an introductory guide to curation for archaeologists. Crucial to this process is the recognition of curation issues before the first day of fieldwork and continuous involvement of curators in the process throughout the archaeological project. The authors provide guidance on how to manage a collection, what to do with field notes and other project documents, how to find a repository for the collection, and how to adjust field practices so that the process runs smoothly. This brief, practical guide will be invaluable to all field archaeologists and their students, and to museum professionals who curate archaeological collections.
Author |
: Rebecca Allen |
Publisher |
: U of Nebraska Press |
Total Pages |
: 367 |
Release |
: 2019-05-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781496213747 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1496213742 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis New Life for Archaeological Collections by : Rebecca Allen
New Life for Archaeological Collections explores solutions to what archaeologists are calling the "curation crisis," that is, too much stuff with too little research, analysis, and public interpretation. This volume demonstrates how archaeologists are taking both large and small steps toward not only solving the dilemma of storage but recognizing the value of these collections through inventorying and cataloging, curation, rehousing, artifact conservation, volunteer and student efforts, and public exhibits. Essays in this volume highlight new questions and innovative uses for existing archaeological collections. Rebecca Allen and Ben Ford advance ways to make the evaluation and documentation of these collections more accessible to those inside and outside of the scholarly discipline of archaeology. Contributors to New Life for Archaeological Collections introduce readers to their research while opening new perspectives for scientists and students alike to explore the world of archaeology. These essays illuminate new connections between cultural studies and the general availability of archaeological research and information. Drawing from the experience of university professors, government agency professionals, and cultural resource managers, this volume represents a unique commentary on education, research, and the archaeological community.
Author |
: Rebecca Allen |
Publisher |
: U of Nebraska Press |
Total Pages |
: 449 |
Release |
: 2019-05-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781496212955 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1496212959 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis New Life for Archaeological Collections by : Rebecca Allen
New Life for Archaeological Collections explores solutions to what archaeologists are calling the “curation crisis,” that is, too much stuff with too little research, analysis, and public interpretation. This volume demonstrates how archaeologists are taking both large and small steps toward not only solving the dilemma of storage but recognizing the value of these collections through inventorying and cataloging, curation, rehousing, artifact conservation, volunteer and student efforts, and public exhibits. Essays in this volume highlight new questions and innovative uses for existing archaeological collections. Rebecca Allen and Ben Ford advance ways to make the evaluation and documentation of these collections more accessible to those inside and outside of the scholarly discipline of archaeology. Contributors to New Life for Archaeological Collections introduce readers to their research while opening new perspectives for scientists and students alike to explore the world of archaeology. These essays illuminate new connections between cultural studies and the general availability of archaeological research and information. Drawing from the experience of university professors, government agency professionals, and cultural resource managers, this volume represents a unique commentary on education, research, and the archaeological community.
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Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:57742073 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis Archaeologist's Toolkit: Curating archaeological collections : from the field to the repository by :
Author |
: Bruce Campbell |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 246 |
Release |
: 2019-03-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780429958991 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0429958994 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Curation and Care of Museum Collections by : Bruce Campbell
Museum curators enter the profession with a specialist subject qualification and yet at some point in their career, many curators find themselves in charge of a range of collections outside of their expert knowledge. Interpreting, curating and caring for mixed collections demands of curators a wide range of knowledge and understanding. The Curation and Care of Museum Collections is designed to give curators the fundamental information and confidence they need to manage and care for all of the collections within their responsibility, regardless of their previous training and experience. Comprising two sections – Museum Collections, and Collection Development and Care – the chapters cover archaeology, art, history, military and natural sciences collections, as well as heritage properties. Every chapter in the book is focused on one type of collection, but all chapters in the collection management section contain advice on topics such as organisational philosophy, documentation, legal issues and materials in order to provide a useful and comprehensive guide to managing collections. The collection care section is structured in the same way, considering the issues of storage; display; handling; moving; packing; housekeeping; health and safety; emergency preparedness; and pest, pollution, environmental, light and vibration management. The contributors to this book are experienced museum professionals, each with their own specialism and a deep understanding of what it means to work in the context of mixed collections. Providing a highly practical guide, The Curation and Care of Museum Collections is essential reading for curators working in all types of museums, galleries and heritage sites, and for students of museology courses around the world.
Author |
: New York Archaeological Council |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 21 |
Release |
: 1994 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:54516521 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Synopsis Standards for Cultural Resource Investigations and the Curation of Archaeological Collections in New York State by : New York Archaeological Council
Author |
: Myra J. Giesen |
Publisher |
: Boydell Press |
Total Pages |
: 214 |
Release |
: 2013 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781843838067 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1843838060 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Synopsis Curating Human Remains by : Myra J. Giesen
"This book offers a systematic overview of the responses made by museums and other repositories in the UK to the ownership, care, storage, display and interpretation of human remains." -- back cover.
Author |
: Karen Thomson |
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: |
Total Pages |
: |
Release |
: 2014 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:1060570489 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis Handling the “Curation Crisis:” Database Management for Archaeological Collections by : Karen Thomson
Author |
: Jan Salick |
Publisher |
: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2014 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1842464981 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781842464984 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis Curating Biocultural Collections by : Jan Salick
Biocultural collections are plants and animals used by people, products made from them, and/or information and archives about them. They are numerous and diverse, including biological specimens, natural products (e.g., medicine, food, fiber, oil, latex, etc.) and cultural artifacts (e.g., clothing, baskets, weaponry, tools, etc.) from around the world. Biocultural collections benefit scientists, conservationists, development workers, teachers, students, and the general public. However, these collections are poorly curated and data based - if at all - making them largely inaccessible for research and reference. At a time when wild crop relatives, landraces, and knowledge about traditional plant uses are being lost at an alarming rate, our biocultural collections are also degrading and being orphaned or lost. Curating Biocultural Collections aims to address these issues and develop standards of curation, and help institutions to properly care for collections that have been severely neglected and under-utilized. Written and edited by experts from around the world, this book demonstrates that with proper curation, data basing, and on-line and physical access, these valuable resources can be used in research, conservation, development and education, and preserved for future generations. Kew Publishing in association with Missouri Botanical Garden Press