This information was compiled into an abbreviated report and story map, released in 2019. While the information gathered during this initial survey was useful and is being widely utilized, the CCC felt that a more detailed questionnaire and the wider audience was needed to accurately capture repositories that are accepting collections, as well as those that have collections available for research, curation fee costs, etc.
To meet this goal, the CCC joined forces with the Archaeological Collections Consortium (ACC) to conduct a second survey, aptly named Phase II. This phase has a more technological approach to the survey which automatically inserts the data from the survey questionnaire into a GIS map and dashboard. It is also targeting a wider audience than the previous survey. Our hope is that anyone who holds collections (universities, state repositories, historical societies, local governments, etc.) will participate. This data, once released, will allow for quick data analysis of all the information captured in the survey and will be useful to those applying for grants, making decisions on updating fee structures, or to students wanting to know who has collections that are available for research.
Since the formal release of the survey in January of 2020 nearly 70 repositories have participated in the study, far exceeding the expectations of the CCC and ACC. We wish for this number to continue to grow so please spread the word and ask anyone who holds collections to please fill out the survey.
To participate, you can click here or scan the QR code below with the camera on your phone and you will be directed to the survey.
