Archaeology and Heritage
If you are interested in developing your knowledge of careers and opportunities in archaeology and heritage conservation you might find the following resources useful.
Journals:
Anthropology Today
Bimonthly publication of the Royal Anthropological Institute, includes job vacancies.
British Archaeology
Popular magazine produced by the British Council for Archaeology. Includes jobs.
Current Archaeology
A monthly magazine for British archaeology that aims to cover the ground between amateur and professional archaeology.
Professional Associations:
Association for Heritage Interpretation
AHI aims to promote excellence in the practice and provision of interpretation and to gain wider recognition of interpretation as a professional activity.
Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors
As a professional body the AAIS aims to set standards within the profession.
Institute for Archaeologists
The Institute for Archaeologists is a professional organisation for all archaeologists and others involved in protecting and understanding the historic environment.
Institute of Conservation
The charity aims to be the leading body for the conservation of cultural heritage in the United Kingdom by advancing conservation knowledge and education, and by bringing closer together the conservation profession and the wider heritage community. Includes jobs and current salary guidelines.
Institute of Historic Building Conservation
The IHBC is the professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment experts working in
Museums Association
The Museums Association represents the people and institutions constituting Britain 's museums and galleries. Has jobs and careers section
Royal Anthropological Institute
The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is the world's longest-established scholarly association dedicated to the furtherance of anthropology. Site includes a vacancies page.
Jobs and Careers:
Next Step careers advice
Job profiles giving essential information on what the job involves, including archaeologist, museum curator and conservator.
British Archaeological Jobs and Resources
BAJR provides information and services to the whole Heritage Industry and those who interact with them.
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