Caring for Digital Data in Archaeology A Guide to Good Practice

A wide variety of organizations are both creating and retaining digital data from archaeological projects. While current methods for preservation and access to data vary widely, nearly all of these organizations agree that careful management of digital archaeological resources is an important aspect...

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Main Authors: Brin, Adam, McManamon, Francis P., Niven, Kieron
Format: eBook Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxbow Books 2013
Oxbow Books, Limited
Oxbow
Edition:1
Series:Archaeology Data Service & Digital Antiquity guides to good practice
Subjects:
Archaeology
Archaeology > Computer network resources > Handbooks, manuals, etc
Archaeology > Data processing > Handbooks, manuals, etc
Archaeology > Methodology > Handbooks, manuals, etc
Archaeology-Data processing
Archaeology-Methodology
Archival materials > Digitization > Handbooks, manuals, etc
Archival materials-Digitization
Computer network resources
Data processing
Digital libraries
Digital libraries > Management > Handbooks, manuals, etc
Digital libraries-Management
Digital preservation
Digital preservation > Handbooks, manuals, etc
Digitization
Handbooks, manuals, etc
Management
Methodology
ISBN:1782972498, 9781782972495
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Summary:A wide variety of organizations are both creating and retaining digital data from archaeological projects. While current methods for preservation and access to data vary widely, nearly all of these organizations agree that careful management of digital archaeological resources is an important aspect of responsible archaeological stewardship. This guide provides information on the best way to create, manage, and document digital data files produced during the course of an archaeological project and aims to improve the practice of depositing and preserving digital information safely within an archive for future use. It is structured in three main parts: Digital Archiving - looks at the fundamentals of digital preservation and covers general preservation themes within the context of archaeological investigations, research, and resource management, with an overview of digital archiving practice and guidance; The Project Lifecycle - looks at common project lifecycle elements such as file naming, metadata creation, and copyright and covers general, broad themes that should be considered at the outset of a project; Basic Components - looks at selected technique and file type-specific issues together with archive structuring and deposit. This section covers common file types that are frequently present in archaeological archives, irrespective of a project's primary technique or focus.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-113)
"Edited by Adam Brin, Center for Digital Antiquity, Francis P. McManamon, Center for Digital Antiquity and Kieron Niven, Archaeology Data Service"--t.p. verso
ISBN:1782972498
9781782972495
DOI:10.2307/j.ctv13nb8cm