Hello,
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), 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
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