CALL FOR PAPERS
2012 Pueblo Indian Studies Symposium
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th Street Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87104
On October 25-26, 2012 the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the School for Advanced Research, and the Leadership Institute at the Santa Fe Indian School will host a Pueblo Indian Studies Symposium in honor of Joe Sando at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Sando, a noted historian, was deeply committed to the study of Pueblo Nations and cultures and inspired many to pursue research and writing projects on the Pueblos. Through this symposium, Joe Sando’s legacy will be honored by highlighting current research in the field of Pueblo Indian studies.
Individuals are invited to submit proposals or abstracts of presentations to be given at the symposium on topics focused on Pueblo subject matter. Proposals will generally be of papers but may include other creative expression such as poetry. Submissions are welcome from community members, students, faculty, independent researchers, and professionals working in the field. They may be single authored or collaborations. Presentations specifically highlighting community based projects or other applied research in the Pueblos are encouraged.
A selection of the papers and creative works will be considered for inclusion in a future volume on Pueblo Indian studies published by SAR Press.
Proposals and abstracts should include a title of the presentation, information on the presentation’s content, and the presenter’s contact information on one-page. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2012. Email document to iarc@sarsf.org or mail to SAR-IARC, Pueblo Studies Symposium, P.O. Box 2188, Santa Fe, NM 87504. Any questions can be directed to iarc@sarsf.org or 505-954-7205.
Further details regarding the symposium will be posted at www.indianpueblo.org in spring 2012.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
CFP: Sharing Our Knowledge
Sharing Our Knowledge: A Conference of Tlingit Tribes and Clans
Sitka, Alaska • March 29 - April 1 • 2012
CALL FOR PAPERS/Presentations
Proposals due January 18 • metcom@gci.net • 907-586-4708
“Sharing Our Knowledge” is a multi-disciplinary conference that includes those interested in Native culture — artists, academics, students and other learners— meeting with Alaska Native tradition bearers, elders, and fluent speakers to discuss subjects such as linguistics, archaeology, art and music, Alaska Native history, cultural anthropology, indigenous law and protocols, fisheries, and traditional ecological knowledge.
Sitka, Alaska • March 29 - April 1 • 2012
CALL FOR PAPERS/Presentations
Proposals due January 18 • metcom@gci.net • 907-586-4708
“Sharing Our Knowledge” is a multi-disciplinary conference that includes those interested in Native culture — artists, academics, students and other learners— meeting with Alaska Native tradition bearers, elders, and fluent speakers to discuss subjects such as linguistics, archaeology, art and music, Alaska Native history, cultural anthropology, indigenous law and protocols, fisheries, and traditional ecological knowledge.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
The Blackfoot Shirts Project
Great to see some media for the 2011 CMA Ames Prize winners ...
The shirts date back nearly 200 years, made from elk and deer hide and some decorated with porcupine quill embroidery, hide fringe, and strands of horse and human hair. They were once proudly worn by the Blackfoot people of North America. However, few Blackfoot had ever seen the shirts, kept in a museum in England. ...
More here
The shirts date back nearly 200 years, made from elk and deer hide and some decorated with porcupine quill embroidery, hide fringe, and strands of horse and human hair. They were once proudly worn by the Blackfoot people of North America. However, few Blackfoot had ever seen the shirts, kept in a museum in England. ...
More here
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Opening: Archaeological Collections Supervisor
Senior Archeologist
Working Title: Archaeological Collections Supervisor
(Recruitment ID: CRAR10-19210)
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled FULL HIRING RANGE: $4,569.00 - $5,375.00 per month
DEPARTMENT: State Parks & Cultural Resources, Cultural Resources, Archaeology
LOCATION: Laramie
CLASS CODE: CRAR10
FLSA: Non-exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Position supervises and manages the collections management section in the Office of Wyoming State Archaeologist, and is responsible for research, interpretation, public outreach and professional care of archaeological collections and records held at the University of Wyoming Archaeological Repository (UWAR).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate, manage and supervise a collections management staff made up of one State AWEC and 3-5 student interns to perform a variety of duties
Analyzes and evaluates data pertaining to collections management using Microsoft Office, Access, mapping software, and other programs
Downloads digital images and maps using appropriate software and edits them to incorporate into public outreach materials and artifact catalog records
Compiles information produced by repository staff and writes quarterly and annual reports for federal agencies
Coordinates with federal and state agencies on the evolving guidelines and standards for treating collections and interpreting them for the public, integrating evolving policies into the UWAR Standards and Guidelines
Researches the best practices for artifact conservation and techniques for analyzing archaeological collections, including classification of all artifact types and industries: bone, stone tools, ceramics, metal, etc.
Coordinates with public entities on the proper use and care of collections being used for research, museum display, educational programs, and other usage
Participates in and trains students in the accurate identification of archaeological assemblages, assigning types to the appropriate time period (e.g., Paleoindian, Late Prehistoric etc.), material type (e.g., obsidian, clay, etc.) and potential cultural affiliation (e.g., Crow, Euroamerican, etc.)
Coordinates and negotiates with archaeological consultants when submitted collections must be returned for corrections to meet existing standards
Coordinates, supervises and manages the protection and care of archaeological collections
Identifies and retrieves requested materials for researchers, maintains research loan records, verifies returned collections and their condition prior to reshelving in repository
Researches, inventories, and accessions collections, and approves submitted collections for final “proof of curation.”
Manages accounts payable and receivable for the UWAR
Manages, tracks, documents and monitors new and existing loans of archaeological materials to museums statewide, academic institutions, scholars, and professional researchers
Inputs inventory records; classifies artifacts; and maintains the computer databases, the computers and server used by the UWAR; and creates new databases as needed
Teaches student interns for credit in an undergraduate class for Museum Studies minor on campus
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of archaeological survey and excavation techniques, and federal and state rules and regulations concerning archaeology
Knowledge of archaeological principles, methods, practices, and vocabulary
Knowledge of general anthropology, archaeology and cultural resource management, with specialization in Wyoming and the northwestern Great Plains region
Demonstrated experience in archaeological collections management, supervision, facilitating conflict resolution, scheduling multiple tasks, establishing and monitoring procedures, managing budgets and meeting deadlines
Skill in computerized analytical tools (e.g. database and statistical packages, geographic information systems, report production software)
Ability to read and interpret data on site locations and mapping, including GPS, ArcGIS, UTM, satellite imagery, Township and Range, and others
Skill in personnel management
Skill in oral and written communication
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree in Anthropology and specialized training in the requirements of 36CFR79.
*Please view the Class Specifications (Class Code CRAR10) and the State required Minimum Qualifications for this vacancy at: http://statejobs.state.wy.us/lookup.aspx
APPLICATIONS:
For more information or to apply online go to http://statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=19210 or submit a State of Wyoming Employment Application to the Human Resource Division, Emerson Building, 2001 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0060, Phone: (307)777-7188, Fax: (307)777-6562, along with transcripts of any relevant course work. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
Working Title: Archaeological Collections Supervisor
(Recruitment ID: CRAR10-19210)
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled FULL HIRING RANGE: $4,569.00 - $5,375.00 per month
DEPARTMENT: State Parks & Cultural Resources, Cultural Resources, Archaeology
LOCATION: Laramie
CLASS CODE: CRAR10
FLSA: Non-exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Position supervises and manages the collections management section in the Office of Wyoming State Archaeologist, and is responsible for research, interpretation, public outreach and professional care of archaeological collections and records held at the University of Wyoming Archaeological Repository (UWAR).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate, manage and supervise a collections management staff made up of one State AWEC and 3-5 student interns to perform a variety of duties
Analyzes and evaluates data pertaining to collections management using Microsoft Office, Access, mapping software, and other programs
Downloads digital images and maps using appropriate software and edits them to incorporate into public outreach materials and artifact catalog records
Compiles information produced by repository staff and writes quarterly and annual reports for federal agencies
Coordinates with federal and state agencies on the evolving guidelines and standards for treating collections and interpreting them for the public, integrating evolving policies into the UWAR Standards and Guidelines
Researches the best practices for artifact conservation and techniques for analyzing archaeological collections, including classification of all artifact types and industries: bone, stone tools, ceramics, metal, etc.
Coordinates with public entities on the proper use and care of collections being used for research, museum display, educational programs, and other usage
Participates in and trains students in the accurate identification of archaeological assemblages, assigning types to the appropriate time period (e.g., Paleoindian, Late Prehistoric etc.), material type (e.g., obsidian, clay, etc.) and potential cultural affiliation (e.g., Crow, Euroamerican, etc.)
Coordinates and negotiates with archaeological consultants when submitted collections must be returned for corrections to meet existing standards
Coordinates, supervises and manages the protection and care of archaeological collections
Identifies and retrieves requested materials for researchers, maintains research loan records, verifies returned collections and their condition prior to reshelving in repository
Researches, inventories, and accessions collections, and approves submitted collections for final “proof of curation.”
Manages accounts payable and receivable for the UWAR
Manages, tracks, documents and monitors new and existing loans of archaeological materials to museums statewide, academic institutions, scholars, and professional researchers
Inputs inventory records; classifies artifacts; and maintains the computer databases, the computers and server used by the UWAR; and creates new databases as needed
Teaches student interns for credit in an undergraduate class for Museum Studies minor on campus
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of archaeological survey and excavation techniques, and federal and state rules and regulations concerning archaeology
Knowledge of archaeological principles, methods, practices, and vocabulary
Knowledge of general anthropology, archaeology and cultural resource management, with specialization in Wyoming and the northwestern Great Plains region
Demonstrated experience in archaeological collections management, supervision, facilitating conflict resolution, scheduling multiple tasks, establishing and monitoring procedures, managing budgets and meeting deadlines
Skill in computerized analytical tools (e.g. database and statistical packages, geographic information systems, report production software)
Ability to read and interpret data on site locations and mapping, including GPS, ArcGIS, UTM, satellite imagery, Township and Range, and others
Skill in personnel management
Skill in oral and written communication
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree in Anthropology and specialized training in the requirements of 36CFR79.
*Please view the Class Specifications (Class Code CRAR10) and the State required Minimum Qualifications for this vacancy at: http://statejobs.state.wy.us/lookup.aspx
APPLICATIONS:
For more information or to apply online go to http://statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=19210 or submit a State of Wyoming Employment Application to the Human Resource Division, Emerson Building, 2001 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0060, Phone: (307)777-7188, Fax: (307)777-6562, along with transcripts of any relevant course work. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
Monday, December 12, 2011
The Borough of Jim Thorpe Is a Museum
More on the NAGPRA case involving the remains of Jim Thorpe ...
A Pennsylvania borough named after the legendary superathlete Jim Thorpe failed to dismiss claims that it should release the remains of the Native American hero to his sons who want their father buried on his native reservation ...
More here
A Pennsylvania borough named after the legendary superathlete Jim Thorpe failed to dismiss claims that it should release the remains of the Native American hero to his sons who want their father buried on his native reservation ...
More here
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Opening: Open School of Ethnography and Anthropology
Position: Program Coordinator or Assistant Director for Summer 2012 Title, responsibilities, and wage dependent upon qualifications and potential OSEA is the Open School of Ethnography and Anthropology SELT is the School of Experimental Language Training
Remuneration includes: Housing & food during program, stipend, travel to location
Ideal Candidate: Graduate student in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, Bi-Lingual Education, Anthropology, Latin/American Studies, Spanish, Performance Studies or related fields
Work Activities are ideal to be developed into a MA Thesis or Ph.D. Dissertation
Period of Employment:
On-site: Full time during program plus 1 week prior to start date &
5 days post-program
Off-site prior to summer program : variable.
Application:
Please send a current vita, three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position, including discussion of any relevant experiences and how this position fits into your larger professional goals and personal agenda. If available please send any relevant publications, research prospectus/proposals, drafts of thesis/dissertation chapters, or other audio/visual products or documentation that demonstrates your experience, expertise or qualifications. Materials that must be returned will be at the cost of the applicant and should be sent with instructions for such. Follow up interviews will be scheduled and conducted via skype video call. Please send hard copies to Quetzil Castañeda, 2244 Martha Street, Bloomington IN 47408. In addition, an electronic version of your cover letter and vita must be sent to quetzil@osea-cite.org
The position for Summer 2012 is now open until filled.
Applications are being accepted and reviewed upon receipt.
Summer 2012 Program dates are: June 17 through July 28, 2012
Remuneration includes: Housing & food during program, stipend, travel to location
Ideal Candidate: Graduate student in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, Bi-Lingual Education, Anthropology, Latin/American Studies, Spanish, Performance Studies or related fields
Work Activities are ideal to be developed into a MA Thesis or Ph.D. Dissertation
Period of Employment:
On-site: Full time during program plus 1 week prior to start date &
5 days post-program
Off-site prior to summer program : variable.
Application:
Please send a current vita, three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position, including discussion of any relevant experiences and how this position fits into your larger professional goals and personal agenda. If available please send any relevant publications, research prospectus/proposals, drafts of thesis/dissertation chapters, or other audio/visual products or documentation that demonstrates your experience, expertise or qualifications. Materials that must be returned will be at the cost of the applicant and should be sent with instructions for such. Follow up interviews will be scheduled and conducted via skype video call. Please send hard copies to Quetzil Castañeda, 2244 Martha Street, Bloomington IN 47408. In addition, an electronic version of your cover letter and vita must be sent to quetzil@osea-cite.org
The position for Summer 2012 is now open until filled.
Applications are being accepted and reviewed upon receipt.
Summer 2012 Program dates are: June 17 through July 28, 2012
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Anthropology Spotlight App
The American Anthropological Association announces that it has just launched a Wiley-Blackwell anthropology app, Anthropology Spotlight, available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
Among other things, our new app contains abstracts for Museum Anthropology.
It is free and available for download at the iTunes store:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anthropology-spotlight/id477973128?mt=8
Anthropology Spotlight is not to be confused with the AAA’s meeting app (http://bit.ly/s3tHtq), which is a useful tool for the AAA conference.
Wiley-Blackwell Anthropology Spotlight’s features include:
• Latest information on key anthropology conferences and latest conference tweets
• A free, comprehensive Frommer’s travel guide to major conference locations (in this case, Montreal)
• Latest abstracts for anthropology articles and books, including the ability to “follow” your favorite publications
• Latest Special Issues, including free articles
• Access to a series of Publishing Workshops, in audio and PDF format
• Customizable YouTube search tool to find educational videos
• A customizable search of scholarly literature, blogs and news articles related to anthropology
• Customizable Syllabi Search tool to find syllabi freely available on institutional websites, perfect for generating teaching ideas
• The ability to bookmark any content you see, email yourself a Reading List and share content via Facebook and Twitter
• The ability to add your own RSS feeds, allowing you to keep track of your favorite sources
Please download and help spread the word!
Among other things, our new app contains abstracts for Museum Anthropology.
It is free and available for download at the iTunes store:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anthropology-spotlight/id477973128?mt=8
Anthropology Spotlight is not to be confused with the AAA’s meeting app (http://bit.ly/s3tHtq), which is a useful tool for the AAA conference.
Wiley-Blackwell Anthropology Spotlight’s features include:
• Latest information on key anthropology conferences and latest conference tweets
• A free, comprehensive Frommer’s travel guide to major conference locations (in this case, Montreal)
• Latest abstracts for anthropology articles and books, including the ability to “follow” your favorite publications
• Latest Special Issues, including free articles
• Access to a series of Publishing Workshops, in audio and PDF format
• Customizable YouTube search tool to find educational videos
• A customizable search of scholarly literature, blogs and news articles related to anthropology
• Customizable Syllabi Search tool to find syllabi freely available on institutional websites, perfect for generating teaching ideas
• The ability to bookmark any content you see, email yourself a Reading List and share content via Facebook and Twitter
• The ability to add your own RSS feeds, allowing you to keep track of your favorite sources
Please download and help spread the word!
Sunday, December 04, 2011
School for Advanced Research Internships
The School for Advanced Research, Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) in Santa Fe, New Mexico offers two nine-month internships (September 1–May 31) to individuals who are recent college graduates, current graduate students, or junior museum professionals interested in furthering their professional museum experience and enhancing their intellectual capacity for contributing to the expanding field and discourse of museum studies. The internships include a $2,200 monthly stipend, housing, book allowance, travel to one professional conference, and reimbursable travel to and from SAR. One internship is open to an indigenous individual from the U.S. or Canada, and one internship is open to any U.S. or Canadian citizen meeting the application requirements.
Established in 1978, the IARC houses a collection of more than 12,000 items of Native art of the Southwest. The collection includes pottery, jewelry, textiles, works on paper and canvas, basketry, wood carvings, and drums. IARC supports research and scholarship in Native studies, art history, and creative expression. IARC accomplishes this by providing opportunities for artists to engage in uninterrupted creativity through artist fellowships; fostering dialogue among artists, researchers, scholars, and community members through special seminars and programs; nurturing future arts and museums professionals through experiential training; and promoting study and exploration of the IARC collection of Native arts.
The interns will devote their time to working on IARC educational programming, research and writing activities, and collections management and registration. Other requirements include presenting a research paper at the SAR Colloquium Series; attending a professional conference; assisting with IARC seminars, symposia, and collection tours; and working on outreach initiatives to local Native communities. Interns will also participate in interviews, photo sessions, video recordings, and exit interviews to document their experience. During the internships, the Anne Ray Resident Scholar provides mentorship and academic support to the interns.
Applications must be received by March 1, 2012. For additional information, please visit http://internships.sarweb.org.
Established in 1978, the IARC houses a collection of more than 12,000 items of Native art of the Southwest. The collection includes pottery, jewelry, textiles, works on paper and canvas, basketry, wood carvings, and drums. IARC supports research and scholarship in Native studies, art history, and creative expression. IARC accomplishes this by providing opportunities for artists to engage in uninterrupted creativity through artist fellowships; fostering dialogue among artists, researchers, scholars, and community members through special seminars and programs; nurturing future arts and museums professionals through experiential training; and promoting study and exploration of the IARC collection of Native arts.
The interns will devote their time to working on IARC educational programming, research and writing activities, and collections management and registration. Other requirements include presenting a research paper at the SAR Colloquium Series; attending a professional conference; assisting with IARC seminars, symposia, and collection tours; and working on outreach initiatives to local Native communities. Interns will also participate in interviews, photo sessions, video recordings, and exit interviews to document their experience. During the internships, the Anne Ray Resident Scholar provides mentorship and academic support to the interns.
Applications must be received by March 1, 2012. For additional information, please visit http://internships.sarweb.org.
Opening: Assistant Registrar
The Assistant Registrar will coordinate all aspects of new acquisitions for the Department of Anthropology, including budgeting, incoming shipping, legal paperwork, acquisition documentation (both hard copy and digital) and physical processing. This person will work with curators, collections managers, and conservators to determine the needs of each incoming collection. (S)he will also be responsible for helping the Head Registrar with department level administration of the museum's collections management system (KE EMu), and will assist with collections management tasks as needed. The Assistant Registrar reports to the Head Registrar, Anthropology.
Job ID: 9039402
Position Title: Assistant Registrar, Anthropology
Company Name: The Field Museum
Job Function: Registrar/Collections Management
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Chicago, Illinois, 60605, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience: 1-2 Years
Qualifications:
* B.A. or B.S. in Anthropology or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
* Minimum of 2 years museum registration experience or an equivalent combination of education, hands-on training, and experience
* Thorough understanding of best practices in museum registration and collections management
* Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with acquisitions, deaccessions, and standard registration protocols is a necessity
* Must be organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated
* Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion
* Must be flexible with balancing competing priorities
* Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a wide range of internal and external parties, including, but not limited to curators, collections managers, conservators, interns, volunteers, donors, estate executors, and supply and service vendors
For a complete job description and the ability to apply online, please visit The Field Museum's Career Page at www.fieldmuseum.org.
The Field Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job ID: 9039402
Position Title: Assistant Registrar, Anthropology
Company Name: The Field Museum
Job Function: Registrar/Collections Management
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Chicago, Illinois, 60605, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience: 1-2 Years
Qualifications:
* B.A. or B.S. in Anthropology or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
* Minimum of 2 years museum registration experience or an equivalent combination of education, hands-on training, and experience
* Thorough understanding of best practices in museum registration and collections management
* Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with acquisitions, deaccessions, and standard registration protocols is a necessity
* Must be organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated
* Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion
* Must be flexible with balancing competing priorities
* Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a wide range of internal and external parties, including, but not limited to curators, collections managers, conservators, interns, volunteers, donors, estate executors, and supply and service vendors
For a complete job description and the ability to apply online, please visit The Field Museum's Career Page at www.fieldmuseum.org.
The Field Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Friday, December 02, 2011
American Anthropology: A Conference
American Anthropology
A Conference at UC Irvine
Friday, January 27, 2012, 9:00am-5:50pm
Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway (SBSG) 1517
Attendance is free, no RSVP needed
Speakers include current & former members
of the editorial board & journal staff:
Tom Boellstorff (UC Irvine)
Yoon Choi (Para los Niños)
Alessandro Duranti (UCLA)
Allison Fish (Ohio State)
Agustín Fuentes (Notre Dame)
Lilith Mahmud (UC Irvine)
Erin Moran (UC Irvine)
Barbara Rose Johnston (Ctr for Political Ecology)
Michael Silverstein (U. of Chicago)
Neha Vora (Texas A&M)
• Rethinking the “editor” subject position
• New configurations for the un-disciplining of
anthropology
• The article genre in anthropological
knowledge production
• Critically engaging with the political economy
and epistemology of journal publishing
A Conference at UC Irvine
Friday, January 27, 2012, 9:00am-5:50pm
Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway (SBSG) 1517
Attendance is free, no RSVP needed
Speakers include current & former members
of the editorial board & journal staff:
Tom Boellstorff (UC Irvine)
Yoon Choi (Para los Niños)
Alessandro Duranti (UCLA)
Allison Fish (Ohio State)
Agustín Fuentes (Notre Dame)
Lilith Mahmud (UC Irvine)
Erin Moran (UC Irvine)
Barbara Rose Johnston (Ctr for Political Ecology)
Michael Silverstein (U. of Chicago)
Neha Vora (Texas A&M)
• Rethinking the “editor” subject position
• New configurations for the un-disciplining of
anthropology
• The article genre in anthropological
knowledge production
• Critically engaging with the political economy
and epistemology of journal publishing
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