Archaeology Advisory Commission
Arizona State Library, Archives & Records COVID-19 Response – Temporarily suspending all in-person services, while maintaining our statutory responsibilities
- Our number one goal is to keep the public and our employees safe
- The situation related to COVID-19 is rapidly developing, as is the response from this office and the state. Please check back regularly for updates
- We are committed to providing continuity of services while reducing exposure risks
- In-person trainings for ALL divisions are on hold until further notice. Divisions will hold trainings by webinar as needed.
- Department staff will attend community meetings virtually or by phone, when available.
- Services impacted:
- In-person Patent and Trademark Resource Center consultations
- The Arizona Capitol Museum is closed through Saturday, April 4.
- In-person retrieval and immediate checkout of materials to patrons of Arizona Talking Book Library
- Walk-in reference service for Archives & the Research Library
- Ask a Question - online reference service
- Digital Arizona Library, including statewide electronic resources
- Records retention schedules assistance
- Arizona Talking Book Library requests and link to downloads
- Tools and resources for library staff
- Online continuing education for library staff
- Consulting for library staff on grants, electronic resources, digital inclusion efforts, Public Library Survey and all library services
- Communications channel for County Librarians
- E-rate Services offered online and by phone
- Arizona Capitol Museum Giftshop orders can still be placed online
- Arizona Capitol Museum collections can be viewed online through the Arizona Memory Project and Google Cultural Institute
- Arizona Capitol Museum staff can respond to email and phone call inquiries.
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Authority:
The Archaeology Advisory Commission was established in 1985. Statutory authority is found at A.R.S. §41-847.
Function:
The Archaeology Advisory Commission aids the State Historic Preservation Officer by providing expert advice regarding archaeological education programs, protection of archaeological sites and related activities. (Laws 2014, Chapter 247: Purpose)
The State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) maintains an inventory of historic properties, historic private burial sites and private cemeteries, nominates eligible properties to the National and State Register of Historic Places, administers grants for historic projects and ensures that historic sites are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development. The SHPO is appointed by the Governor.
The Commission consists of eleven members who have specific areas of expertise, appointed by the Governor to terms of three years. The Commission is required to submit an annual report regarding its activities to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
History:
The Archaeology Advisory Commission was established in 1985 to advise the State Historic Preservation Officer on various archaeological issues in Arizona including public education, promotion of archaeological issues, supporting law enforcement activities to prevent destruction of archaeological sites, developing a plan to protect sites, and methods to contribute to a better understanding of history. Laws 1985, Chapter 20.
Sources:
Arizona Revised Statutes
Session Laws
- Laws 1985, Chapter 20
- Laws 2014, Chapter 247
Related collection at Arizona State Archives: RG 77 – Arizona State Parks
