Randy Preston writes:
I would like to invite all archaeologists with past or present first-hand experience in archaeologically-related Geographical Information System (GIS) projects to participate in an online survey of electronic record- keeping practices of archaeologists. The goal of this survey is to obtain some objective data on archaeologists’ use of digital technology. The survey is part of a case study regarding archaeological GIS electronic records, conducted under the auspices of InterPARES 2.
InterPARES 2 is an international research project investigating issues surrounding the reliability, permanence, and long-term accessibility of electronic records. By participating in the research, you can help the effort to investigate possible methods and applications regarding the problematic issue of preserving records in electronic form. You are invited to visit the InterPARES 2 website for more detailed information.
Participation involves an anonymized, online survey composed primarily of multiple choice questions. The entire survey is designed to be completed in approximately 30 minutes. To start the survey, go to www.interpares.org/cs14/login.cfm, and using the login: 'gis' and the password: 'survey' (no quotes and all lower case), log into the survey site. All responses are anonymous.
