Archives for a Changing World
New England Archivists (NEA) invites submissions of session proposals for our Virtual Spring Meeting, to be held remotely the week of March 22-27, 2021.
The deadline for proposals is September 18, 2020.
Because of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, the in-person meeting has been cancelled for the first time in our history. As a result, we have made the exciting decision to move to an entirely virtual format.
The spring 2021 meeting theme, Archives for a Changing World, was inspired by the resiliency of the archives community. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the demands of unexpected challenges and innovate solutions that build a stronger, more inclusive community. Let us seize this moment to examine and explore the ingenuity, the resourcefulness, and the curiosity that we as archives professionals bring to a world in a seemingly constant state of flux.
The Spring 2021 Program Committee invites proposals on all topics but is especially interested in the following:
Anti-racism
Crisis management
Climate change
Social justice
Labor practices/professional responsibilities
Managing remote work
Rapid response collecting
Managing change
Professional ethics
Self-care
First-time presenters, current graduate students, early-career professionals, and BIPOC are encouraged to apply.
POSSIBLE SESSION TYPES:
Sessions are not limited to those listed below, and we encourage proposals with creative session formats.
Standard Presentations
Two or three speakers present on a common theme. May include a moderator to steer discussion and/or introduce speakers and theme.
Open Forum
Topical discussion with moderator leading discussion with everyone in attendance. May include additional moderator(s) to direct breakout conversations.
Roundtable Discussion
Three or four participants make very brief remarks, then discuss a topic together. Includes a moderator to steer discussion.
PechaKucha
Each presentation consists of 20 slides or images displayed for 20 seconds each, with comment, and lasts 6 minutes and 40 seconds. Highest number of presenters possible is 12, fewer if leaving time for questions.
Lightning Talks
Like PechaKucha, but without a set format. May or may not include slides or images. Presentations may be from 3 to 10 minutes long, with number of presenters depending on time allotted for each.
Debate
Moderator announces the topic, and two other people debate.
Other
If you have an idea for a virtual session not outlined here, let us know!
Note: Presenters are expected to have access to an internet connection, a computer with a microphone and camera, and the ability to access the virtual conference platform (to be determined).
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To facilitate collaboration, the Spring 2021 Program Committee has created a space for NEA members to develop session proposals together:
https://tinyurl.com/yxmy8o6jPlease use this space to connect with your colleagues about potential session topics and formats. This collaborative space will be accessible until the deadline for proposals, September 18, 2020.
All submissions will be acknowledged by the Program Committee. If your proposal is selected, your acknowledgment will include instructions about next steps. All presenters are required to register for the conference upon acceptance, at the early-bird rate.
Accessibility and Code of Conduct
NEA is committed to making the Spring 2021 Meeting welcoming and accessible to all presenters and attendees. Presenters are encouraged to ensure that their presentations meet current accessibility guidelines. Presenters are also required to abide by the NEA Code of Conduct, which can be found here:
https://www.newenglandarchivists.org/Code-of-Conduct If you will need specific accommodations, such as interpretive services, to support your participation in this event, please contact the program chair.
