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The published version of this material is available at: https://doi.org/10.5284/b5rq-fk27
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The primary aim of the Guides to Good Practice is to provide information on the best way to create, manage, and document digital material produced during the course of an archaeological project. The ultimate aim of the Guides is to improve the practice of depositing and preserving digital information safely within an archive for future use. Further information about the guides and their history can be found on the homepage of the Guides to Good Practice.
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