News and Publications

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Archeology E-Gram

• The Archeology E-Gram includes news, publications, training opportunities, national and regional meetings, and other important goings-on related to public archeology in the NPS and other public agencies.

Journals

• Alaska Park Science: Published by the NPS Alaska Regional Office, this journal reports information from on-going and recently completed biological, physical, cultural, and social sciences research in and around Alaska’s national parklands.
• ParkScience: The flagship science magazine of the NPS covers research and stewardship related to our national parks. Discover the advances in science and technology that help us preserve, understand, and enjoy our public lands.
• Yellowstone Science: The journal shares information from scientists and researchers with the public to highlight in-depth, science-based knowledge about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Research Sources

• Administrative Histories of National Parks: Use administrative histories for background on why a park was established, its land changes over time, and important trends. Some administrative histories detail the history of archeology in a park’s management.
• Classic NPS Publication Series: All kinds of books, reports, and other publications of archeological interest.
• Electronic Technical Information Center: Reports and technical information from NPS projects.
• Integrated Resource Management Applications (IRMA) Portal: Access to NPS date sets and other information.

Studies and Technical Briefs

• Studies in Archeology and Ethnography: Learn about topics concerning archeology and ethnography.
• Technical Briefs: Dive into technical investigations of management.

Technical Assistance and Guidance

• NPS Archeology Guide: Director's Order #28A: Archeology directs the NPS Archeology Program to develop a reference manual on NPS archeology. Chapters in the reference manual include applying for a permit for an archeological investigation, outreach and education, wilderness, and fire.