Colleagues,
I am trying to get some data for use in developing a webinar on deaccessioning archaeological collections. If any of you have archaeological collections and have ever deaccessioned, I would be EXTREMELY grateful for your stories and insights. I have several guiding questions, below, but would appreciate any commentary off-list as well. This listserv is pretty active, so my fingers are crossed!
Thanks in advance 😊
Jenna Domeischel, RPA
Blackwater Draw Museum Curator
Eastern New Mexico University
(575) 562-2103
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www.bwdarchaeology.com<http://www.bwdarchaeology.com>
Goal:
I am trying to identify repositories with archaeological collections who have 1. actively deaccessioned all or parts of their collections and 2. have reintegrated deaccessioned materials into their educational programs, teaching trunks, etc. This information will be used in the development of a case studies section of an online webinar for the Society for American Archaeology, which will be broadcast in December, 2019. If you have concerns about the use of any of your data or information, please reach out to me at the email address above.
Questions:
1. Does your institution have a formal deaccessioning protocol in place? If so, is this available on your web page or is it an internal document? If you have no formal protocol but have deaccessioned, feel free to submit this questionnaire anonymously, but please let me know the state or the region so I can make comparisons.
2. Has your institution ever deaccessioned archaeological materials from its collections?
3. If yes, what kind of materials were deaccessioned? Indicate all that apply and add any other categories in the space for “other.”
Pottery Lithics Groundstone Fire-cracked Rock
Metal Porcelain Fiber Perishables Ammo/Ordnance
Bone Clothing Beads Other__________
4. How much material was deaccessioned?
0-10 objects 10-50 objects 50+ objects 1 or more entire collections
5. Why was the material deaccessioned? For example, was there a surplus of the type of object, was it damaged, lacked provenience, etc.?
6. What types of collections were materials deaccessioned from?
Federal agencies/lands State agencies/lands Private agencies/lands
Gifts Orphan Collections Found-in-Collection Objects
Other (please specify):_____________________
7. What is your disposal protocol? (Where do items or collections go when deaccessioned?)
8. Have you ever used deaccessioned items/collections for educational purposes? Please give examples, if so.
9. Are you aware of the proposed rule to amend 36 CFR 79 to allow for federal deaccessions?
10. Please provide any further information that you deem relevant, and provide contact information and the name of your institution. If responding anonymously, please provide your state or region.
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