AR 372

Managing Arch Collections

Modern archaeology involves not only excavation but also management of the vast numbers of artifacts recovered from sites. Archaeological collections require specialized care and knowledge to ensure that they are stored in perpetuity. Vitally important are issues of ownership, repatriation, cost, access, digital archiving, heritage legislation and disaster-planning, all of which must all be considered by archaeologists, museums and educational institutions in the management of collections. Prerequisite: 3rd Year status. Exclusion: AR390c.