Publications
One of ISAS' primary goals, as a scientific survey unit of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois, is the dissemination of information on archaeological and historical topics to both professional and public audiences. To keep up with our ongoing work, sign up for our newsletter.
ISAS produces three publicly available archaeological publication series: Studies in Archaeology (SIA), ISAS Research Reports (RR) and Studies in Material Culture (SAMC). Through these publications ISAS strives to further educate and inform the public in the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the archaeological resources of Illinois.
In addition ISAS offers select Technical Reports, Transportation Archaeological Bulletins, and other specialty publications in our Archive as complimentary PDF downloads. Any publications not included on our Publications pages are not available for sale or public distribution.
ISAS publications printed after September 2020 that contain information about human remains are embargoed from public release. Access to embargoed elements are available only by submitting a detailed request for approval by the ISAS Director. All proposed requests must qualify for access under current NAGPRA procedures.
ISAS publications available for purchase are on Amazon.com or by emailing ISAS-publications@illinois.edu. Please browse our website to learn what we have available for sale or as a free PDF download— each volume has a direct link for purchase on Amazon or free download from Box.
This externally peer reviewed series, Studies in Archaeology, brings scholarly works of topical and regional research to the broadest possible audience.
This series is designed specifically to provide an outlet for the rapid production of reports covering detailed scientific analyses primarily of interest to professional archaeological researchers.
This series is designed specifically to provide an outlet for the rapid production of reference volumes covering detailed documentation, presentation, and related scientific analyses of material culture for archaeological and historical researchers.
The ISAS Archive contains complimentary PDFs from multiple series that are out of print or designed specifically for online distribution.