Scope and Content Monthly ACA Newsletter
December 2024, Volume 5, Issue 12
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Scope and Content will be published January 16, 2025. If you have any comments or feedback, please contact the Communications Committee.
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Hello, colleagues. I find it hard to believe that December is already here! So much has happened since I became President that these past few months have just flown by. I am so grateful for the wonderful group of volunteers on our Board, committees, working groups, teams, Special Interest Sections and Student Chapters for all of your hard work for the ACA. Your dedication and support make our association stronger.
My message this month will be brief. First, I want to remind everyone that the deadline for conference proposals for the upcoming ACA Conference is December 11! The ACA Program Team invites you to reflect on the theme: ACA at 50: Critical Reflections, Envisioning the Future. Let’s take an opportunity to look back over the past 50 years and celebrate what we have accomplished while also reflecting on the work ahead. The conference will be held in Ottawa on June 9-12, 2025. More details about the conference and how to submit your proposal may be found on the ACA website.
Next, I would like to remind everyone that it’s time to renew your membership! With your ACA membership you can enjoy discount pricing on ACA workshops, the annual conference, and even archival supplies through select vendors. You also get access to Archivaria, a premier journal highlighting research and the study of archives. And of course, you have the opportunity to network with colleagues across Canada and around the world. If you renew before December 31, you will be entered into the Early Bird Prize Draw. There are some great prizes up for grabs. Check out the ACA website for more details on how to renew.
Finally, I would like to give a shout-out to our library colleagues at the X̱wi7x̱wa Library at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, who received the Library Institutional Excellence Award at the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums (ATALM) conference in November. This award honours an Indigenous library that demonstrates outstanding service to its community. I was fortunate to be at the ATALM Conference in Palm Springs when the X̱wi7x̱wa Library received this award. Congratulations on this well-deserved honour!
Anna Gibson Hollow, ACA President
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This month, I would like to highlight the various committees for which the Vice President is the Board Liaison and give ACA members all the reasons why they should consider volunteering for them!
The Governance Committee (GC) is responsible for ensuring that the policies and procedures of the ACA reflect our association's values, support operational transparency, and are reviewed and revised routinely. The committee is currently halfway through a complete review of all ACA policies and procedures. This project has been an opportunity to reflect on the ACA's policy development process, and to connect with committees across the association to address governance concerns. Governance is always looking for volunteers who have a desire to help with this work. Volunteers can connect with peers and develop their skills in a collaborative environment. This type of experience is invaluable, makes a great addition to resumes, and is transferable to the workplace even if policy is not part of your regular duties.
If you enjoy celebrating those ACA members that go above and beyond, then the Nominations and Awards Committee (NAAC) may be the committee for you. Not only does NAAC organize the honours and awards ceremonies, but it also oversees the nomination process of the award recipients themselves. NAAC is also responsible for the oversight of the nomination and election of the Board of Directors positions. Its members work to ensure the election process is fully transparent in its searches for nominees as well as for their actual nomination and the election process itself. If this is of interest, then NAAC may be for you!
The Conference Planning Committee (CPC) has the primary objective to develop preliminary plans for the ACA's annual conferences (in-person, hybrid, and virtual) and to plan two to three years in advance of the actual conference dates. CPC is responsible for gathering membership input to determine the location of in-person conferences with the goal of representing the entirety of the ACA's Canadian membership base. They are also responsible for determining the best way to hold our virtual conferences. CPC also ensures our annual conferences include themes that are reflective of the interests of the ACA membership as well as respectful to the Indigenous communities on whose lands the conferences may take place. If you have ideas for the annual conferences, I encourage you to take part in this committee.
And although the Records Management Working Group (RMWG) does not currently need any volunteers, I would again like to take this time to acknowledge their work. The RMWG is working hard to build a tool for the process of auditing the ACA's current records management systems. This audit will cover not just the RM practices of the Secretariat but also for the Board of Directors and all the Chairs of the various committees and working groups. So be on the lookout for that sometime in the new year!
Thank you to all the current and past members of these committees, the ACA would not get its work done without you!
Finally, as we approach the holidays, I would like to take this time to wish everyone the best of this season. However you celebrate, may you be with those you love and who love you. See you in the New Year!
Angela Fornelli
Vice President
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Scope and Content is trying something new! In our ongoing efforts to foster connections across the entire archival community in Canada, we’re always looking for new ways for you (yes, you!) to get involved. Earlier this year, we began including a new segment called “Archivists in the News” to highlight pieces in newspapers, magazines, and social media that feature the work of Canadian archivists. Now, we’d like to try including your personal and professional voices more directly – even if you haven’t been in the news!
If you have something exciting that you want to let us know about, that you or your organization may have worked on; if you want to share a tricky archival problem that you recently worked through, or maybe still need help with; or even if you want to ask questions of us, the ACA Communications Committee – this is your chance to be heard! We’re looking for short paragraphs or blurbs that are less than 500 words and more casual than something you might submit to In the Field. You can either email us at communications@archivists.ca if you want to have a conversation with us to organize your thoughts, or you can use this form if you would like to submit anonymously.
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Communications Announcement
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ACA Statement on X
The ACA Communications Committee would like to announce that, having received feedback from members of the Canadian archival community and having reached unanimous consensus amongst ourselves and the ACA Board of Directors, we will no longer be using the social media platform X, effective immediately.
The reason for our decision is twofold.
First, engagement with our posts on this platform sharply declined immediately after the platform was purchased by Elon Musk and underwent a name change from Twitter to X. Engagement declined further after the 2024 U.S. presidential election and we no longer feel that dedicating effort to creating posts for X is a worthwhile way to connect with the Canadian archival community.
Second, we take seriously the ethical concerns raised by members of the archival community regarding Musk’s close relationship with an administration that, among many significant issues, has demonstrated a low regard for responsible and ethical recordkeeping. This is only one of many issues with Musk, the administration he is now a part of, and the values inherent in his company that we do not feel align with the values of the ACA.
Our profile on X will remain live as a way to direct new followers to the other platforms where they can find us, including Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Threads. However, we will not be publishing any new posts on X. We thank the community for their previous engagement with us and look forward to connecting with all of you elsewhere.
Any questions on this matter can be directed to the ACA Board of Directors at dal1@archivists.ca.
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Keep your ACA Member Profile up to date! We kindly ask all our members - both new and longstanding - to take a moment to log into the Association of Canadian Archivists website and update their member information. Keeping your profile current helps us stay connected and ensures you receive the latest updates, resources, and opportunities from the ACA community. Your engagement is key to our collective success!
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ACA 50th Anniversary Logo
After a vote of ACA members, the winner of the ACA 50th Anniversary logo has been chosen. Congratulations to Olivia White who submitted this design. In creating this, Olivia wanted to render homage to the golden anniversary with a gold medal-inspired design, and to highlight the Association’s origins with a maple leaf symbol and the colours of red and white.
Olivia White is the Digital Preservation Archivist at the Simcoe County Archives. She is passionate about making a positive difference in the preservation and description of archival materials, and volunteers with the Association of Canadian Archivists and the Archives Association of Ontario.
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ACA BIPOC Mentorship Program – Information Session
The ACA Mentorship Program team and the ACA BIPOC Special Interest Section (BIPOC S.I.S.) are pleased to launch a pilot BIPOC-to-BIPOC mentorship stream this year. Individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) are welcome to opt in to the pilot program as mentors or mentees.
The BIPOC S.I.S. team will be hosting an informal online information session on the pilot program on Saturday December 7 at 4:00p.m. ET / 1:00p.m. PT. This session is open to all interested BIPOC archivists and memory workers. The session will be hosted on Zoom.
Register by emailing bipocarchivists@gmail.com.
For more information on the ACA Mentorship Program, please visit the ACA’s website.
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Call for Photographs – past ACA conferences and events
Do you have any images of past ACA conferences or events? The 2025 Host Team is looking for images to help celebrate ACA’s last 50 years during the upcoming conference in Ottawa. Any questions or photographs can be emailed to host.team@archivists.ca.
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CFP – 2027 In-person Conference
The ACA is seeking proposals for the location of its next in-person conference in 2027. The conference is held bi-annually, in June, for four days which includes 1 day of workshops and meetings, and three days of academic conference sessions. A virtual conference is held in alternate years. More information on the proposals can be found here. Please contact the Executive Director for more information, and to submit proposals.
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Renew Your Membership This Fall
Get your 2025 membership in early and you’ll be entered in our annual Early Bird Prize Draw. Membership runs from January to December, so you’ll be covered for next year.
Remember, membership with the ACA includes access to Archivaria, the Mentorship Program, discounted rates on workshops and the Conference, and more. Members can also help lead our Association by participating on Committees and the Board of Directors, as well as having voting power at our AGM. So why not renew early?
Prizes for Early Bird renewals can be found on our website, and winners will be drawn by the ACA Secretariat in January.
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Membership Committee - Call for Early Bird Prize Donations
The Membership Committee is seeking potential gift prizes for the Early Bird Prize Draw. This annual draw is held in January and awarded from the pool of ACA members who renew early in the fall and winter months.
If you or your institution would be willing to donate a prize, please contact membership@archivists.ca. Thank you!
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ACA Hashtag Party
You’re invited to the ACA Hashtag Party!
What is it?
On the last Thursday of every month, the ACA Social Media Team organizes a hashtag party, which takes place virtually on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Threads. There is a different theme for each month, which we announce on social media and ARCAN-L in advance. On the day of the party, you can share materials in your collections related to that theme, tag us and use the hashtag, and we’ll re-share your post. The goal of the parties is to engage more with institutions across Canada, see what kinds of materials other institutions have, and promote weird, fun, and interesting items from your own collections.
What’s the latest? Last month’s party took place on Thursday, November 28, and the theme was #ArchivesFounders! Thank you to everyone who joined – we enjoyed seeing some of the VIPs that have been instrumental in the establishment and histories of your organizations. If you missed it, you can still head to all our social media channels to see everything that we re-shared, or search for the hashtag.
What’s next?
ACA Hashtag Parties will be taking a break in December for the holidays, but the first one of the new year will take place on January 30, 2025, and the theme will be #ArchivesPets. For this party, we’re looking forward to seeing all your favourite materials from your collections that depict or are related to cats, dogs, and any other furry and scaly friends. On the day, share your materials, and don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtag so we can re-share your posts.
We are also looking forward to celebrating with you for the rest of the year. The dates and themes for ACA Hashtag Parties in 2025 will be:
Keep an eye on future issues of Scope and Content and on all our social media accounts to learn more about what each of these themes mean!
For any questions or feedback, or if you have initiatives that you would like the ACA Hashtag Party to support, please email us at communications@archivists.ca.
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ACA Office
The ACA Office will be closed during the holidays from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025.
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Special Interest Sections
Welcome to Special Interest Section for Indigenous Archives. At S.I.S.I.A. we aim to hold space for conversations that are meaningful and generative for your professional and personal archival selves. The S.I.S.I.A. group meets bi-monthly on the last Friday of the month at 1 pm ET. The goal of the S.I.S.I.A. is to establish an informal meeting space for members interested to or currently working with Indigenous collections. Although we follow an agenda, the meetings are open dialogue for members to discuss any topic related to Indigenous perspectives, experience, and interests generally, but also regarding the archive. We are very open to discuss whatever is of interest to you in the present moment on these topics and hope that we can be of support to each other on our varying paths of learning and unlearning both within and external to the archive. Register for the next meeting, December 13th here.
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Carr McLean Discount Available for 2024
The Carr McLean
10% discount is available for both Individual and Institutional ACA
members for the entire membership year. This discount can be applied to
any order over $100 and is non-transferable. Contact the ACA Secretariat at executive.director@archivists.ca for the new discount code that will remain effective until December 31, 2024.
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2025 Conference
The Call for Proposals for the 2025 Conference: ACA at 50: Critical Reflections, Envisioning the Future went out on November 6th. The deadline for submissions is December 11, 2024. The call can be found here.
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ACA Communications Committee – Scope and Content editor
The ACA Communications Committee is seeking a new co-editor of this e-newsletter! Working alongside an established co-editor, you will work on a set schedule every month to arrange the layout, copy edit the content, and seek submissions for Scope and Content. Strong grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax skills are a must, as well as the ability to work collegially within a small group, communicate well, and adhere to deadlines. The time commitment for this opportunity is approximately five hours during the first week of each month (we can work around your availability and time zone), as well as a one-hour monthly meeting with the rest of the committee.The Communications Committee largely consists of early to mid-career archival professionals from across the country who are driven and motivated, and we look forward to submissions from like-minded individuals!
ACA Communications Committee – In the Field blog
Do you have a keen eye for detail, excellent writing and copy-editing skills, and a passion for gathering and sharing stories about the accomplishments and ideas of fellow archivists? The Communications Committee is looking for a new Blog Team member to support the production of In the Field, the ACA blog. Check out the blog to see examples of the kind of work we produce, and click here for more information and to fill out the volunteer form! The time commitment for this opportunity is approximately five hours of independent, asynchronous time per month, in addition to a one-hour monthly meeting with the rest of the committee. The Communications Committee largely consists of early- to mid-career archival professionals from across the country who are driven and motivated, and we look forward to submissions from like-minded individuals!
ACA Professional Development Committee – Chair and Committee Members
The ACA’s Professional Development Committee (PDC) is looking for a Chair for a two-year term. PDC plans and facilitates professional learning workshops and associated programming and develops professional development content for the ACA website. PDC meets once a month. Please contact Amanda Oliver at dal2@archivists.ca if you have any questions.
Chair Positions Open for ACA Special Interest Sections
We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers to chair two of our Special Interest Sections: Government Records (G.R.S.I.S.) and Environment Special Interest Section (E-S.I.S.).
As a Chair, you will play a key role in leading discussions, organizing events, and advocating for best practices within your section. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact, collaborate with fellow archivists, and contribute to the advancement of our profession.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of these important roles, please contact John Richan at DAL1@archivists.ca with a brief statement of your interest and experience.
ACA Financial Review Committee (FRC)
The ACA’s Financial Review Committee (FRC) is looking for volunteers for a two-year term. The FRC is responsible for reviewing financial policy, budgets, and safeguarding the financial assets of the Association. These positions are open to all members. If you're a financial whiz, or hoping to hone your budgeting chops, we're happy to have you join us!
If you have questions, please contact Kyle Pugh, treasurer@archivists.ca. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the Volunteer Form. Please note, all volunteers with the ACA are required to abide by the ACA's Volunteer Code of Conduct.
ACA Governance Committee
The Governance Committee needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the Volunteer Form. If you have any questions, please contact Shamin Malmas, shamin_malmas@sfu.ca.
ACA Membership Committee
Breaking news: The Membership Committee is seeking a new member! The membership committee promotes membership in the ACA, works on new services and benefits for members, and coordinates the popular Mentorship Program to help those new to the profession. If this sounds like something in which you'd like to be involved, please submit an online application here. And if you'd like to learn more about the Membership Committee before you put your name forward, please feel free to contact Co-Chairs Peter Houston and Curtis Frederick at membership@archivists.ca. Thank you for considering joining!
Emerging Professionals and Student Special Interest Section
Are you a student in an archives-related program or new to the profession? Do you have an interest in growing your professional network and engaging in a supportive environment? Join our team in re-establishing the Emerging Professionals and Student Special Interest Section. We are currently looking for ACA members to help develop and implement the Special Interest Section in its earliest stages. Students and emerging professionals are integral to the ACA and the broader archival community, and this is a great opportunity for you to assist in creating a supportive space.
For more information or to express your interest, contact Carolyn Smith, Carolyn.Smith@dal.ca. We look forward to bringing back this Special Interest Section in the 2024/2025 year!
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In the Field: The ACA Blog
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In November, In the Field published an Archives Spotlights interview with Luke Frolick. In this interview, Luke shares his experience working as a student employee at Northern BC Archives.
The In the Field blog continues to highlight some of the different environments where archivists work in the Archives Spotlights series. In November and December, the theme is digital archives. If you work with digital archives, we want to hear from you! Participating in Archives Spotlights is simple: just answer a few prompts! What type of records do you work with? What type of projects do you work on? What do you wish the public understood better about digital archives? The objective is to provide blog readers with a glimpse into a typical day in your life and to share the particularities of the archives you work with every day. To learn a bit more about the format, check out these recent Archives Spotlights interviews with Ariane Gauthier about government archives, and with Ashlynn Prasad about museum archives.
If you’d like to participate in the Archives Spotlights series about digital archives, please contact the blog team by email at blog@archivists.ca before December 10, 2024. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Archivaria 98 (Fall 2024) is now available online. It will also be available on Project Muse and Erudit within the coming days. The print issue is in production and will be mailed to members and subscribers when the postal strike has been resolved. In accordance with the one-year rolling access window, the entire content of Archivaria 96 (Fall 2023) is now available to all readers.
Many thanks to the authors who have contributed to the new issue, the peer reviewers who have offered their time and expertise, as well as to the Archivaria Editorial Team and the ACA Office staff for all the hard work it takes to put an issue together.
In the newest issue you can look forward to reading:
Studies in Documents
Articles
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"There's Just No Real Way to Win": Disabled Archivists and Professionalism's Paradox; Gracen Mikus Brilmyer, Veronica Denison, Jill K. Sadler, and Tara Brar
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"It's Not the Materials Themselves, It's the Attitude of the Donors": The Role of Community Accountability in the Sustainability of Queer Archives; Travis L. Wagner, Allan A. Martell, and Shannon M. Oltmann
Notes and Communications
Book Reviews
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John A. Aarons, Jeannette A. Bastian, and Stanley H. Griffin, eds., Archiving Caribbean Identity: Records, Community, and Memory; Dharani Persaud
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Olympia Bobou, Amy C. Miranda, Rubina Raja, eds., Archival Historiographies: The Impact of Twentieth-Century Legacy Data on Archaeological Investigations; Robert J. Stark
Exhibition Reviews
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Just in time for the Holidays a sale on all ACAF merchandise. From November 15th to December 31st, 2025 get 15% off all merchandise, postage extra.
All proceeds raised through the ACAF store go towards advancing education by providing publicly available scholarships, bursaries and other forms of financial assistance to post-secondary students, graduates and professionals to be used for training in the fields of archival science, record-keeping and information management. Support the Foundation with this very stylish swag! Visit the ACAF store here for these items and more!
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15 oz ceramic mug "Archives are the gift of one generation to another." $15 + tax and shipping
$12.75 + tax and shipping
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Combination package - all the swag
18 oz double wall vacuum tumbler; 15 oz ceramic mug; recycled cotton tote bag; and bamboo case sticky notes!
$75 + tax and shipping
$63.75 + tax and shipping
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SAA Program Committee Seeks Proposals for ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2025
The Society of American Archivists (SAA) Program Committee is accepting proposals for sessions, posters, and more for next year's Annual Meeting. The theme, Making it Count, encourages proposals that demonstrate the impacts of archives work and expand the understanding of what "counts" in the profession. Proposals are due December 6. Learn more and submit here.
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Call for papers: International Archives Congress 2025
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the official website for the International Archives Congress – ICA Barcelona 2025, which will take place from October 27-30, 2025 in Barcelona. The event, themed “Knowing Pasts, Creating Futures”, is expected to bring together archivists, records managers, and professionals from related fields from around the world to explore the future of our profession.
The official Congress website will serve as the central hub for all information related to the Congress, including details on registration, programme updates, and sponsorship opportunities.
One of the key features available on the website is the Call for Papers, which is now open for submissions. This is a unique opportunity for professionals to contribute to the global discussion on archives and records management by sharing their knowledge, experience and innovative ideas. The call is available in English, French, Catalan and Spanish.
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Call for Applications: CAPAL Early Career Researcher & Student Research Paper Awards
The CAPAL Awards Committee is excited to announce two prestigious new awards from CAPAL: the Early Career Researcher Award and the Student Research Paper Award. These awards aim to recognize and encourage excellence in research within our community.
Early Career Researcher Award
This award, which includes a $500 prize and a one-year CAPAL membership, is designed to encourage excellence in research among early career professional academic librarians. It is open to individuals who have graduated from a Master of Library and Information Science program or equivalent within the last five years. Group submissions are welcome, with the prize money split among winners.
Application deadline: January 31, 2025
Student Research Paper Award This award recognizes research excellence in an unpublished paper written by students completing an MLIS or equivalent degree. The award includes a $500 prize and a one-year CAPAL membership. It is open to both individual and group submissions, with the prize money split among winners.
Application deadline: March 1, 2025
Applications for both awards should be submitted to capalawards@gmail.com.
For detailed information about the eligibility criteria, application requirements, and submission guidelines for each award, please refer to these documents: Early Career Researcher Award, Student Paper Award on the CAPAL Awards Committee webpage.
We look forward to celebrating the innovative research contributions of our members. Apply today and showcase your impactful work!
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CFP – Concordia University’s Library Research Forum
Presentation proposals are now being accepted for Concordia University's 23rd Library Research Forum. This year's Research Forum will be a one-day event, with presentations taking place in person at Concordia University’s Loyola Campus on Friday, April 25, 2025.
This year’s plenary speaker will be Sophie Montreuil. Sophie holds a Masters from the Université de Montréal and a doctorate and post-doc from McGill University. She is the Executive Director of Acfas as of December 2019, having been first Director of Research then part of the higher administration at Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec. She currently or has recently served on the boards of several organizations and she chaired the Board of the Cegep du Vieux-Montréal for a six-year term. She has co-edited several collections, including Faire connaissance : 100 ans de sciences en français, published in 2023 by the Éditions Cardinal for the 100th anniversary of Acfas. In 2023, she was named to the rank of Chevalier in the Ordre des Palmes académiques, and, in 2024, became a mentor for the Trudeau Foundation.
Proposal deadline: January 24, 2025. For more details about the event and how to submit a proposal, visit here.
Questions? Please contact the Forum Committee at lib-forum@concordia.ca
Library Research Forum Committee 2024-2025:
Tomasz Neugebauer, Kate Ripley, Pat Riva, Ellen Wright (chair)
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Canadian Conservation Institute Care and Handling of Photographic Materials January 29-30, 2025, Edmonton
The Archives Society of Alberta is hosting a 2-day in-person workshop on January 29-30, 2025 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
This workshop discusses how to identify photographic processes as well as the structure, composition and format of a broad range of photographic materials. Agents of deterioration and mechanisms of deterioration are covered, as are proper storage and handling techniques for photograph collections. Ways to minimize potential damage and information loss in an emergency or disaster are also included.
Cost: $250 (ASA member); $350 (non-member)
Registration deadline: January 15, 2025
Learn more and register on the ASA’s website.
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We’ve compiled some interesting initiatives and news stories regarding archives! Check them out below:
- Xwi7x̱wa Library receives the Library Institutional Excellence Award at the Guardians of Culture and Lifeways International Awards Program
The Library Institutional Excellence Award honours an Indigenous library that profoundly demonstrates outstanding service to its community. X̱wi7x̱wa Library is the only Indigenous branch of an academic library in Canada, often looked to as a leader in Indigenous Academic Librarianship in British Columbia, Canada and internationally. X̱wi7x̱wa is known for its use of the Brian Deer Classification System and its unique approach to decolonizing subject headings. X̱wi7x̱wa strives to incorporate Indigenous community perspectives and voices into its unique collections, programs, and services. X̱wi7x̱wa Library is also known as a space for raising up Indigenous librarians and has been the starting place of many well-known Indigenous librarians who are making significant changes in the world of librarianship.
- Jacqueline Spencer has been appointed Archivist of Ontario by Order in Council, effective November 7, 2024.
Jacqueline has been acting as Archivist of Ontario in addition to her permanent role as Assistant Deputy Ministry of the Archives Division, Policy, Archives, and Data, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement for the past while. With this appointment, Jacqueline now takes on a role that she rightfully deserves.
Jacqueline joined the Archives of Ontario in 2020 and has been integral in enhancing user access to the Archives and spearheading ongoing digital improvements to preserve its collections. Her inclusive and transformational leadership has been instrumental in building relationships with partners and creating and promoting a community-centric Archives that reflects the diversity and richness of the government and province's history.
An accomplished public servant with over 20 years of experience in the Ontario Public Service, Jacqueline’s commitment to community collaboration is exemplified by leading the establishment of the first Indigenous-led portfolio at the Archives. This initiative has streamlined access to records for Indigenous communities and survivor groups, making a tangible impact on our Truth and Reconciliation journey.
In addition to these accomplishments, Jacqueline also becomes the first Black woman to lead the Archives of Ontario, an historic moment for both the Archives of Ontario and the Canadian archival community.
Following the observance of Remembrance Day, Library and Archives Canada and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) are pleased to announce the addition of the records of the No. 2 Construction Battalion to the Canada Memory of the World Register.
The MHSO moved its office/archives to York University in 2023. Since then, it has focused its efforts on creating a new interface for researchers that addresses current needs in and expectations for access and functionality. Specifically, using modern technologies to enhance ‘discovery’, the Society has designed and developed a comprehensive online catalogue and implemented a search mechanism that will allow researchers to browse its holdings, retrieve specific record descriptions, and sort and extract different types of resources in a variety of meaningful ways.
December 4, 6:00 pm ET, this panel discussion will feature presentations by Jessica Anderson (Visualizing Palestine), Nisreen Zahda (VRJ Palestine) and Jamila Ghaddar (Dalhousie University). The Q&A will be moderated by Patricia Morton (UC Riverside) and Ipek Türeli (McGill University) on behalf of the Coalition for the Study of the Built Environments of Palestine.
Les œuvres sont grandes, mais notre temps pour les apprécier à leur juste valeur est souvent trop limité. Yannick De Martino, Catherine Ethier, Maude Landry, Philippe-Audrey Larrue-St-Jacques, Barbada et Fabiola Nyrva Aladin font le pari de nous transmettre en cinq minutes tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur certaines des œuvres les plus célébrées du cinéma, de la littérature, des arts visuels, de la musique classique et du théâtre.
Taste of History is a limited-run blog series exploring old-school recipes and food culture found in archival collections. This month we are trying something special for a holiday crowd, potato apples!
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Submit your job opportunity here and it will be posted to the ACA website. We will also share this opportunity on our social media channels.
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Assistant Dean, Archives and Special Collections and Head, Virginia Kelly Karnes Research Center, Purdue University Libraries, West Lafayette, IN
Deadline: Until position is filled
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Deadline: Until position is filled
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Project Archivist, Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
Deadline: Until position is filled
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Archivist, John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd, Hong Kong Deadline: Until position is filled
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Contract Archivist, Gwich’in Tribal Council – Culture and Heritage Department, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Deadline: Until position is filled
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Archivist, Villa Maria Pastoral Centre, St. Paul, Alberta Deadline: Until position is filled
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Do you have news you’d like the ACA to share via its social media channels? The Communications Committee has created a form you can use to give us the details!
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The next issue of Scope & Content will come out on
Thursday, January 16, 2025. See you then!
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Suite 1912-130 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4
Tel: 613-383-2009
Email: aca@archivists.ca
www.archivists.ca
The ACA office is located on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial.
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