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Public Archaeology
A few selected websites (please send me links
to others you know of): Public archaeology The Society for American
Archaeology (SAA) is a good starting point
for general archaeology info, and good CRM,
education and public affairs sections, and their
newsletter The
Archaeological
Record (formerly the SAA Bulletin) is
available free on line. ARCHNET
has many archaeological links, including an
extensive
CRM website, including a very useful link to
US
and international
laws, treaties and agencies regarding heritage
protection and management. The Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation maintains a useful
website with current news on Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act. Tribal Historic
Preservation Officers (THIPOÕs)
deal with issues somewhat different from those of
State Historic Preservation Officers (SHIPOÕs). They maintain
this informative
website and listserve. The American
Cultural Resources Association (ACRA)
is a professional association with a useful
website about CRM archaeology, including a
comprehensive job listing service. They also
maintain a very active list
serve (called ÒACRA-LÓ) on CRM topics. The National Park
Service Archeology
Program (yes, they spell it wrong!)
maintains a large and informative website,
including CRM
Magazine and other
publications, available free
on-line. Washington State
Department of Archaeology and Historic
Preservation (DAHP), located in Olympia, is
where WashingtonÕs State Historic Preservation
Officer (SHPO) works, and is the state authority
for CRM matters. Their extensive website includes
links to Washington State CRM laws, forms and
guidelines for site recording, excavation permits
and report writing. The Association for Washington Archaeology (AWA) provides regional archaeology information and publishes a journal and a newsletter. Register of
Professional Archaeologists is the leading
organization for CRM archaeologists. Repatriation and NAGPRA The National
NAGPRA
Program run by the National Park Service is
the central clearinghouse for policy statements,
grants and other information. NPS offers regular training
workshops, videos and other resources on NAGPRA. CRM training The ACHP
offers a variety
of short courses in CRM in different locales
across the US The National Preservation
Institute also offers similar workshops
around the US including the Puget Sound region. The shovelbums.org
website has lots of useful links and info,
especially for entry level CRM workers. The SRI
Research Foundation offers training and
useful publications and links for CRM
professionals
Most CRM jobs
require archaeological field skills, which most
students obtain through an archaeological field
school. There are hundreds of field schools
offered all over the world, typically in the summer months. The AIA and Shovelbums field
school directories are good ways to compare
different field schools. Jobs For academic job
listings, the main sites for archaeology positions
in the US are SAA
and AAA
lists. SAA also tends to list some higher level CRM positions
(requiring an MA or PhD). CRM jobs can be found
on the Shovelbums and Archaeology
Fieldwork sites (which includes
international jobs). Government positions can be
found on the Federal
Government Jobs website, or by searching job
listings of relevant agencies (NPS, NFS, BLM,
etc.). AWA maintains a list of current
CRM firms in Washington State (and a few in
Portland OR). Museum jobs can be
found on the AAM
site, as well as Global
Museum. Site preservation, looting, and
antiquities trade The United States
Department of State is responsible for
implementing the 1970 UNESCO Convention on
Cultural Property. Their informative
website shows some initiatives to help
protect cultural property. The
Archaeological
ConservancyÑone way to preserve and protect
archaeological sites. The Museum Security Network maintains a list of links about looting and the antiquities market. The
Asia
Society has an interesting site dealing with
heritage preservation in Asia. This
site has a good list of resources re. the international scene,
particularly Asia. Heritage
Watch is an active NGO working to protect
CambodiaÕs threatened cultural heritage For a depressing view
into current antiquities trade, browse through eBayÕs auction
sites, especially the antiquities category. eBay does have policies
regarding certain Native American items, including
human remains and grave goods, and provides a
place to report violations. See http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/artifacts.html.
Public education Society
for
American Archaeology Public Education site
has information and links about public outreach
and education. The Community Archaeology Program at SUNY-Binghamton is a particularly good example of an outreach program. Crow Canyon
Archaeological Center in Colorado is
probably the leading US institute involving
students and the public in archaeological field
research. Archaeology Magazine is the largest circulation general interest archaeology publication in the US. They maintain a useful list of current museum exhibits and television programming related to archaeology. The
Archaeology Channel is a source of
archaeology-related streaming media on the web. Museums American Alliance
of Museums (AAM) is a good place to start
for museum related links, job listings and info. Museum
Anthropology
Journal has some articles of interest for
archaeologists working in museums. Global Museum is a webzine with job listings, updated news links and an international focus.
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