Penny Crook is a historical archaeologist who specialises in urban assemblage analysis, 19th-century material-culture studies and digital data management.  Since 1995 she has worked in both consulting and academic environments. She has a long association with the Department of History & Archaeology, La Trobe University, and recently served as Research Fellow and FAIMS Project Co-Director at Macquarie University. In 2021 she established The Artefact Post, a small practice dedicated to high quality post-excavation archaeological services. For a full list of publications and appointments see ORCID 1-8509-7865.