Archaeological Curation and Collections Management
Faculty
Barbara H. Magid, assistant city archaeologist for Alexandria Archaeology, working in Alexandria, Virginia, specializing in collections management and historic artifacts
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Guest speakers
Seminar Overview
Become familiar with principles and methods for curation and management of archaeological collections. Topics will include responsibilities under federal regulations (36 CFR Part 79) and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; archaeological standards; collections policies; costs of curation; storage facilities; proper housing of collections; archaeological laboratory procedures; cataloguing systems; and educating the public with archaeological collections.
This seminar is offered in conjunction with Conservation Strategies for Archaeologists.
Evaluation Comments
"A good review and a good opportunity to meet and talk to other collections managers."
"It met my expectations by getting more detailed about appropriate methods and providing resources for further research. It exceeded it by the great contacts that have been made."
"I have a much better grasp of issues involved in collections management."
"It was especially beneficial to see that we all have had the same or similar issues and to see how to go about trying to solve or improve situations. This is definitely one of the best workshops I have attended."
"Many good ideas on different materials and storage."
"The resources offered in the forms of bibliographies, web sites, vendors, and grant resources were helpful. [They'll] allow me to take further steps to rectify less than perfect situations within our budget restrictions."
"I did not expect to get so many ideas. I was truly stimulated intellectually."
"As someone who has attended many seminars, this one was by far the most helpful. I learned beneficial information regarding preparation and storage of collections. I feel much more prepared in the proper handling of collections prior to handing them over to a repository. Also useful was learning about the museum side of collection handling."
Participants
Managers responsible for archaeological collections; archaeologists; museum curators and administrators.
Related Seminars
Conservation Strategies for Archaeologists
NAGPRA and ARPA: Applications and Requirements
Native American Cultural Property Law
Location and Dates
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Tucson, AZ
March 17-19, 2010
offered in conjunction with
Conservation Strategies for Archaeologists
in cooperation with
the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, City of Alexandria, Virginia,
the Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona,
the Public History Program,
School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies,
Arizona State University, and
the State Historic Preservation Office,
Arizona State Parks
Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels
Confirmation of registration is sent out to registered participants one month prior to the seminar date. The confirmation includes the seminar location, hours, and a list of conveniently located hotels. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is recommended at least 6 weeks prior to the seminar to secure a place and to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.
Cost (see Register for more information)
$600 (6-week advance registration); $650 (regular registration)
Rate for 5 days including Conservation Strategies for Archaeologists:
$900 (6-week advance registration); $950 (regular registration)
National NAGPRA Program scholarships may be available through NPI for this seminar
Customized/On-Site Training
NPI also offers this seminar as customized, on-site training to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.