Making Archaeological Data Publicly Accessible through the Digital Index of North American Archaeology

Summary

Scientific research conducted during the process of environmental review has been publicly and openly criticized by governmental officials in recent months. Not only does this represent an official contestation of the value of this research in the public eye, it seeks to undermine the credibility and legitimacy of science as a discipline. The research in question is federally mandated, and in the case of Section 106/Title 54, exists to avoid unnecessary harm to historic properties. If we seek to maintain an accurate record of American heritage, inclusive of all parts and parties of our history throughout human existence on the North American continent, it is vital that this work continues. However, the reporting mechanism for this information faces the risk of ending with seemingly useless binders of paper if not made publicly and openly available for re-use and analysis by researchers, officials, students, and the general public. This poster demonstrates the power of the Digital Index of North American Archaeology (DINAA) to make this information relevant, valuable, and visible to those who are skeptical about the value of compliance work.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 83rd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC (2018)

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Abstract Id(s): 21499