Our policies and procedures are currently under development to establish clear guidelines for repository operations. As policies are finalised, they will be published below:

Current HSDS Policies

Deposit Agreement

The Deposit Agreement is a legal document that grants us permission to preserve and provide access to your digital materials while ensuring you retain full copyright ownership. The agreement establishes the terms, responsibilities, and access conditions for long-term preservation services.

Harmful Language Statement

Our Harmful Language Statement provides guidance for users who may encounter archival materials containing potentially offensive or discriminatory historical content. The statement outlines our approach to preserving these materials for research, while acknowledging their potentially distressing nature.

Interim Guidance

For operational areas not yet covered by HSDS-specific policies, we follow the Archaeology Data Service (ADS) policies and procedures as our framework. The ADS maintains comprehensive documentation covering digital preservation, data management, and repository operations.

For immediate questions or concerns, please contact our repository team, via the details below.