This edition marks my first Bulletin as
editor. It is also the first edition of WAC’s new-look, twice-yearly
publication, which brings WAC News under the World Archaeological Bulletin
masthead. Volume numbering continues that of the old Bulletin, not WAC
News. The Bulletin now also has an ISSN number for the first time, as
shown on the inside of the front cover. It is not the same as the one
used for WAC News. In short, WAC News is history.
It may be gone, but it is not forgotten. Claire Smith
did a tremendous job of producing the News twice a year for four years.
From what little I have seen already, it must have seemed a very long
time, Claire! Thanks for your help in getting me this far. I guess I’m
on my own now.
In her last Editor’s report, submitted to Council
in Cape Town, Claire made four recommendations regarding the News which
now apply to the Bulletin:
- it should normally be published in English
- WAC should pay for it
- regional representatives should be required to submit reports as part
of their normal duties, and
- WAC should pay for editorial assistance.
I am happy to say that WAC has agreed to pay for publication,
distribution and assistance. I will publish mainly in English, but I plan
to phase-in non-English articles with English abstracts as occasion arises,
and at least French and Spanish abstracts for English articles. I will
need volunteers to help. Please write to me if you can assist! All regional
representatives should contact me as soon as possible about their contributions. |
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