28th May 2010, 06:35 PM
Hi Guys
After many years lurking I have at last joined the forum
The debate on community archaeology has drawn my head above the parapet.
I can see both sides of the debate but believe totally that unless the public (who ultimately pay our wages one way or another) value their heritage there is no future for us as a profession, so whatever the wrongs and rights community archaeology is a must.
I learnt enough on volunteer projects to be able to make the life changing choice to become a professional archaeologist. And despite everything have not regretted it.
Once I was doing it for a living I gained an ever increasing respect for the individuals in the profession who fight to maintain high standards in the face of poor pay and little respect.
I am all for community archaeology but under the direction and supervision of the professionals who can ensure the maintaince of high standards not least of which is the application of appropriate health and safety.
And getting back to one of the original themes of this thread, there is a need for well qualified suitably trained community archaeologists.
What do you think are the key attributes of a good community archaeologist?:face-thinks:
WAX
After many years lurking I have at last joined the forum
The debate on community archaeology has drawn my head above the parapet.
I can see both sides of the debate but believe totally that unless the public (who ultimately pay our wages one way or another) value their heritage there is no future for us as a profession, so whatever the wrongs and rights community archaeology is a must.
I learnt enough on volunteer projects to be able to make the life changing choice to become a professional archaeologist. And despite everything have not regretted it.
Once I was doing it for a living I gained an ever increasing respect for the individuals in the profession who fight to maintain high standards in the face of poor pay and little respect.
I am all for community archaeology but under the direction and supervision of the professionals who can ensure the maintaince of high standards not least of which is the application of appropriate health and safety.
And getting back to one of the original themes of this thread, there is a need for well qualified suitably trained community archaeologists.
What do you think are the key attributes of a good community archaeologist?:face-thinks:
WAX