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Show M e s s a g e s f r o m t h e E d i t o r s We have a new editor representing the Utah Statewide Archaeological Society ( USAS). David Jabusch assumed the post in summer 2001 and has tackled the job with capable enthusiasm. Dave is an active, long- time member of USAS, and a retired professor of Communications ( University of Utah). He will surely bring perspectives and skills valuable to the journal. In his first year Dave has helped to shepard manuscripts through the system, solicited manuscripts, encouraged authors, and has generally " talked up" the potential of the journal to further contribute to the archaeology of Utah. He is plan-ning a workshop for potential authors at the USAS Summer Convention at Antelope Island in June 2002. Welcome Dave and thank you! This issue features the first- ever Photo Essay in Utah Archaeology. The Avocationist's Corner continues, as do the traditional sections. Once again, the most thanks goes to those archaeologists who make the effort to report their work in a published format; and do so in a style accessible to the profes-sion and the public that supports archaeology. Utah Archaeology continues to be subscribed by libraries and professionals in the western U. S. and we will be starting a marketing campaign later this year to expand circulation. I encourage professional and avocational archaeologists to support your journal by preparing high- quality manuscripts on your work. The journal lives or dies by the hand of the archaeo-logical community. Once again, I want to extend heartfelt thanks to Kate Toomey and Lara Petersen for all their assis-tance in producing Utah Archaeology. I am pleased and flattered to be asked to work with Steve on Utah Archaeology. His wise decision to separate articles from professionals and avocationals will maintain the professional integrity of the journal, while making room for avocationals. Avocationals interested in submitting articles to the journal might consider the following: Write about substantive material that others have not yet consid-ered. This might begin with a book review. A description of sites, rock art or other data that you have encountered during years in the field would be welcome. Application to archaeological data or issues of your expertise in a relevant field would be interesting. Ceramics, textiles, geography, diet, herbs, art, and construction come to mind. In the workshop at the USAS convention, we plan to answer any questions you have. In addition we will give you a brief view of the goals and point of view of the journal. We will discuss the organiza-tion and writing of an article. Finally, we will cover the mechanics of submitting an article to the journal. Come join us, we are ready to help. David Jabusch, editor for USAS Steven Simms, editor for UPAC |
