The flagship of these preservation guideposts is The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.

Retrieved May 16, 2011 from Gacek, Adam. For example, sacred objects of the native peoples of the Western United States are supposed to be stored with sage to ensure their spiritual well being. September 1, 1988, pages 135-136.Tanselle, G.T. In this essay, we take a brief look at the ethics behind preserving archaeological sites, the difference between scientific excavation and looting, and how to talk to non-archaeologists about cultural heritage management.One important reason to preserve and document archaeological sites is that, in some cases, it’s the law.

These In her book "Sacred Stacks: The Higher Purpose of Libraries and Librarianship", Nancy Kalikow Maxwell discusses how libraries are capable of performing some of the same functions as religion.Set of activities aimed at prolonging the life of a record or object"Dew Point Calculator." Archaeological discoveries let we as a species connect with our history: both our recent and our ancient past. Because of the emotional significance our species places on them, artifact preservation is a vital means of protecting these physical validations of our past.Archaeological excavations, although over time they move huge amounts of soil and other material, progress slowly and deliberately in large part due to the fragile nature of the finds they expect to uncover. The goal of archaeology is to understand how and why human behavior has changed over time.

I love that technology is continuing to advance and that one day we will be able to excavate without doing irreparable damage. It is the responsibility of the excavator or salvor to see that material recovered is properly conserved. You’re absolutely right, and vandalism is a major threat to sites here in Texas as well. Ever since Schliemann had his wife model the jewels of Troy, the public has had the perception of archaeology as not too far distant from treasure hunting. TARL and the state agencies here work closely with law enforcement to help preserve sites. If you want to learn more about responsible, scientific archaeology, there are lots of ongoing opportunities to engage with the local archaeological community. It is never too late to educate the public (I talk often to senior groups) but it is easier to reach schoolchildren before they learn that there is any other way to look at sites. Changes in temperature and humidity should be done slowly so as to minimize the difference in expansion rates. Items that are unique, such as photographs, or items that are out of print, can be preserved in archival facilities more easily than in many library settings.Because so many museum holdings are unique, including print materials, art, and other objects, preservationists are often most active in this setting; however, since most holdings are usually much more fragile, or possibly corrupted, Preservation as a formal profession in libraries and archives dates from the twentieth century, but its philosophy and practice has roots in many earlier traditions.In many ancient societies, appeals to heavenly protectors were used to preserve books, scrolls and manuscripts from insects, fire and decay.

Decision making for preservation should be made considering significance and value of materials.

The guidelines explain the standards.

Of course, the issues surrounding digital objects and their care in libraries and archives continues to expand as more and more of contemporary culture is created, stored, and used digitally. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi attended the event as guest of honour while the event was moderated by GCU-SOCH Adviser Ms Mariam Dogar.The panel discussion started with Mirza Athar Baig who discussed the importance of cultural studies in the universities and the preservation of the archaeological sites.Malik Maqsood Ahmad gave a presentation on the work of Directorate of Archaeology. In many cases museums are working with the nations to find a compromise to balance the need for reliable supervision as well as access for both the public and researchers.Conservators are not just bound by ethics to treat cultural and religious objects with respect, but also in some cases by law. While we all love looking at a beautiful artifact, there is much less information to be gained from an item out of context than one recovered with accurate provenience data. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archaeological resources.