September 3, 2004
110,000+ RECORDS ADDED TO THE NATIONAL ARCHEOLOGICAL DATABASE, REPORTS
MODULE (NADB-R)
The Archeology & Ethnography Program is pleased to announce that it has
updated and provided a new look to the National Archeological Database,
Reports (NADB-R) module at:
http://web.cast.uark.edu/other/nps/nadb/nadb.mul.html. NADB-R is a
publicly-accessible, national bibliographic database of reports on
archeological investigations across the United States and its territories.
The database focuses on reports generated by archeological investigations
for public projects, referred to as "gray literature" because the reports
often are published in small numbers and are of limited distribution. A
search on NADB-R is a critical first step in archeological project
planning, and helps reduce redundancy and increase efficiency in cultural
resource management efforts. The National Park Service partners with the
State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO) and the Center for Advanced
Spatial Technologies (CAST) at the University of Arkansas to provide the
public with access to NADB-R. This update adds over 110,000 records from
28 SHPOs, California Information Centers, and the Bureau of Reclamation.
NADB-R now includes over 350,000 records. The two-year effort to update
NADB-R has resulted in more accurate, fuller, and up-to-date information.
For further information, please contact Terry Childs at 202-354-2125 or
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ON-LINE INTERPRETATION COURSE LAUNCHED
The Archeology & Ethnography Program is pleased to announce a new distance
learning course, Interpretation for Archeologists: A Guide to Increasing
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities <http://www.cr.nps.gov/aad/ifora/index.htm
>. This course and its counterpart, Archeology for Interpreters: A Guide to
Knowledge of the Resource < http://www.cr.nps.gov/aad/afori/index.htm> are
two parts of a shared competency training module that trains archeologists
and interpreters together in the skills and abilities needed to carry out
effective interpretation of archeological resources. Created to help NPS
archeologists examine the art and science by which interpretations are
made, Interpretation for Archeologists offers a useful resource to anyone
interested in using archeology to interpret the past. Visit the new course
to learn about the methods and philosophies of interpretation and find
numerous links, recommendations for further reading, case studies for
inspiration, and “Use What You Know” questions for applying knowledge.
Through this course, archeologists will gain tools for engaging the public
and fostering a preservation ethic.
2004 COTTER AWARD CANCELLED
A lack of project nominations has resulted in cancellation of the 2004 John
L. Cotter Award for Excellence in National Park Service Archeology. Award
sponsors will redouble their efforts in 2005. Information about the 2005
Cotter Award will be available at a later date.
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