Author: Cheryl

SAA Member Book Club

We are looking for more participation in the SAA Member Book Club on Fable. One of the other members of the book club is working to set up a virtual meeting to discuss our last two books “Decolonial Archival Futures” and “Archival Accessioning.” 

If you would like to add to the discussion please follow the Fable link below or add books to our TBR list on the Google Doc link. For those interested in joining our virtual chat please hop into Fable and add your availability to the Lettucemeet link here:

lettucemeet.com/l/ma3Rw

Fable Book Club

links.fable.co/mqfr35ctwLb

I have also set up a Google Sheet for members to add books they think would be useful or beneficial to read. It is fairly simple: Title, Authors, Publication Date, and a Link to Purchase.

SAA Professional Development Book Club Google Doc

THANK YOU!

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Melanie Gydesen
Victor NY

Recent Issue: Records Management Journal

Volume 34 Issue 1
subscription

Let the people know, and the country will be safe: FOI models in South Africa and Zimbabwe
Makutla Mojapelo

Soup du jour – existing and emerging trends in archives and records management standardization
Shadrack Katuu

The mindset of recordkeeping: the intersection of records management and organizational psychology
Hannah N. Pryor

Preserving evidence integrity: the key to efficient anti-corruption investigations
Aliyu Abubakar Lawan, Pekka Henttonen

Article Discussion: Trading Eights: Teaching Collaboratively with Primary Sources

The Teaching with Primary Sources Subcomittee of the Reference, Access and Outreach Section would like to invite you to an informal article discussion on Friday, November 15 on Zoom. We will be discussing the article “Trading Eights: Teaching Collaboratively with Primary Sources” by Jill E. Anderson and Kevin Fleming. This article is freely available online at creativelibrarypractice.org/2019/10/23/…

We look forward to seeing you there!

Zoom Information

When: Nov 15, 2024 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this meeting:

uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/… 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

New Issue: Archives & Manuscripts

Vol 51 No 2 (2024)
open access

Editorial
Angela Schilling, Jessie Lymn

Articles

Temporalities and Values in an Epistemic Culture: Citizen Humanities, Local Knowledge, and AI-supported Transcription of Archives
Dick Kasperowski, Karl-Magnus Johansson, Olof Karsvall

The New Protectionism: Risk Aversion and Access to Indigenous Heritage Records
Nick Thieberger, Michael Aird, Clint Bracknell, Jason Gibson, Amanda Harris, Marcia Langton, Gaye Sculthorpe, Jane Simpson

Anti-Racist Archival Description
Angela Schilling

Reflection Articles

Harnessing Social Media to Advocate for the University Archive
Laura Sizer

The Influence of Feminist Archival Theory on State Archival Exhibitions
Catherine Banks

School Archives and the Visibility of Heritage via #throwbackthursday
Julie Daly

Book Discussion: GLAM Bookworms

Join the next G.L.A.M.* Bookworms book discussion!

Book: THE VAULTS by Toby Ball: In a dystopian 1930s American metropolis, a chilling series of events leads three men – a journalist, an archivist, and a private investigator – down a path to uncover their city’s darkest secret.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, 7pm (EST)

Where: Zoom, RSVP required: info@wolfsonarchives.org

*Gallery, Library, Archives, and Museum professionals, but anyone is welcome to join!

Next discussion: THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig, Mar. 19, 2025, 7pm (EDT)

Sponsored by Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Archives.

Need any additional information or have any questions? Please contact me directly at lkramer1@mdc.edu.

Thank you!

Regards,

Lou Ellen Kramer
Miami Dade College Archives

Journal of Religious History: Special Issue: The Past and Present of Religious Archives

Volume 48, Issue 3 (September 2024)
partial open access

Introduction

Past and Present, Religious and Secular in Religious Archives
John Wolffe

Articles

Eighteenth Century Religious Archives and “Lived Religion”
W.M. Jacob

Citizenship, Immigration and Race Relations in Lambeth Palace Library Archives
Hannah Elias

Forum

Lambeth Palace Library: Historic Archives in a New Building
Rachel Cosgrave

“Places of Memory”: Working with Roman Catholic Archives
Nicholas Schofield

The New Testament Church of God Heritage Centre: A Site of Remembering: Sharing our Stories and their Impact on our Institutional Memory*
Phyllis Thompson

Jewish Archives in the UK
Tony Kushner, Karen Robson

A Migrant Archive: Chronicling Religious and Spiritual Experiences during the Pandemic 2020–23*
Marie Gillespie

From Archives to the Classroom: Using Religious Archives to Promote Religious Literacy and Toleration amongst European Young People
John Maiden

Looking for the Secular in Religious Archives — a Cross-Channel Perspective
Geraldine Vaughan

CFP: ARMA Canada Information Conference 2025

We invite you to contribute to the ARMA Canada Information Conference by submitting your proposal today. By participating in the ARMA Canada Information Conference, you have the opportunity to play a significant role in redefining and progressing the field of information governance. Your insights and contributions can serve as a catalyst for future developments and improvements within the industry, driving forward the evolution of best practices and standards that meet the challenges of tomorrow.

By presenting at this prestigious conference, you will enhance your professional reputation and connect with fellow experts and decision-makers in the industry. We encourage proposals that are interactive, innovative, and provide practical insights that participants can apply in their organizations. In addition to the opportunity to present at the conference, your participation promises a revolutionary experience for both attendees and presenters. Your sessions will not only educate but also spark significant changes and advancements within the field of information governance. By sharing innovative strategies and solutions, you have the potential to revolutionize practices and inspire transformative growth in organizations across Canada and beyond. Engage with peers who are equally passionate about paving the way for a future-oriented approach to information management. This could be a pivotal moment for enhancing your influence and contributing to a revolutionary shift within the industry. Don’t miss the chance to inspire change and foster innovation—submit your proposal now and be part of this transformative event.

The deadline to submit a proposal is December 3.  Click on the 2025 Call for Proposals menu for details on submitting and the link to the submission form.

New Issue: Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture (PDT&C)

Volume 53 Issue 3 (2024)
open access

Going Beyond Digital Preservation
Bogdan Trifunović

Historical Depictions, Archaeological Practices, and the Construct of Cultural Heritage in Commercial Video Games: The Role of These Games in Raising Awareness
Boaventura DaCosta

Digital is Not the Alternative: Dilemma and Preserving Films in India
Ankit Vaishnav, Mahesh Kumar Meena, Neha Nandani, Annapurna Sharma

Cultural Preservation Through Immersive Technology: The Metaverse as a Pathway to the Past
Bolaji David Oladokun, Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani, Bernadette C. N. Ukaegbu, Emmanuel Adeniyi Oloniruha

The Function of Digital Technology in Minority Language Preservation: The Case of the Gyalrong Tibetan Language
Yunhuan Tan, Welyne J. Jehom

What Needs to be Learned by U.S. Cultural Heritage Professionals? Results from the Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Network
Kirk Robert Mudle, Anthony Cocciolo

CFP: 2025 NAGARA

NAGARA is built on the collective knowledge and experiences of its members, and we want to hear from you! Whether you have a groundbreaking idea, a new approach, or lessons learned in your work, we invite you to submit a session proposal for the 2025 NAGARA Annual Conference in Oklahoma City. Let’s come together next July to share insights, exchange best practices, and inspire one another.

The Annual Conference Program Committee encourages professionals across all levels of government, backgrounds, and experiences to submit a session proposal. While all topics are welcomed, consider addressing some of the following timely subjects that have sparked interest within our membership (listed in alphabetical order):

  • Advocating for Archives and Records Management Programs
  • Archives Outreach, Exhibits, and Cultural Storytelling
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Archives, Records, and Information Management
  • Developing and Launching RIM Programs (working with a limiting budget and low maturity)
  • Development of Policies, Standards, Workflows, and Tools
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Archives and Records Programs
  • Electronic Records ISO Standards, Preservation, and Access
  • Indigenous and Tribal Archives and Records
  • Leadership and People Management
  • Managing Disparate Information Systems (I.E. SharePoint; Shared Drives; Databases; HRIS)
  • Microsoft 365 (implementation, labels, policies, retention, etc.)
  • Program Administration in Archives and Records
  • Public Records Requests/FOIA

Those selected to present at the conference will receive a 25% discount on their registration fees. The deadline to submit is Friday, January 17, 2025. We encourage you to share your expertise and contribute to shaping the future of our profession. Submit your session proposal ideas today and help us make next year’s 2025 NAGARA Annual Conference an exceptional experience for all!

When submitting a conference session proposal, please consider how it:

  • Informs: Tell the audience about a topic in order to transfer knowledge.
  • Improves: Provide the audience with new knowledge that can be applied.
  • Inspires: Energize the audience with innovative ideas.
  • Involves: Include the audience, the profession, and our users.

 The 2025 Annual Conference Program Committee will assess each proposal based on these factors:

  • Completeness and clarity of the proposal
  • Presenter expertise and relevance to the topic
  • Practical takeaways and actionable tools for attendees
  • Relevance to NAGARA’s membership and mission
  • Promotion of diversity in experience, opinion, and background

The 2025 NAGARA Annual Conference will be an in-person event only. All session participants must register for the conference and attend in person. Presenters will receive a 25% discount on their registration fees. The deadline for proposal submissions is Friday, January 17, 2025.

We encourage you to share your expertise and contribute to shaping the future of our profession. Submit your session proposal today and help make the 2025 NAGARA Annual Conference an exceptional experience for all!

Call for Participation: Research Survey about Linked Data

Dear colleagues:

We are seeking participants for a research survey to assess the uptake of Linked Data technologies for cultural heritage description in the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) community. The results from this survey are intended to capture the degree to which Linked Data is being implemented or used by different constituencies, to identify perceptions on added value or pain points of LD, and to infer risks and opportunities for further development in the areas of domain modeling and software development.

This survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete depending on the specific responses. It can be paused at any time and completed at a later point. Your responses are collected anonymously and cannot be tied to your name or email address. No demographic information relating to your person other than your occupational role will be collected. The data collected in this survey will only be shared in aggregate for research purposes.10 respondents to this survey will be drawn at random to receive a $30 Amazon gift card. The survey can be completed here.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the study’s investigators listed below.

Thank you,

Kate A. Bowers (Harvard University, kate_bowers@harvard.edu)

Regine I. Heberlein (Princeton University, heberlei@princeton.edu)

Stephanie M. Luke (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, smluke2@illinois.edu)