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New opportunity in London, Ontario - December 30, 2020 Deadline, 4:00 pm ET https://archivists.ca/Job-Opportunities/9420168

Calling all archives and info studies students! Head on over to archivists.ca/2021 to find the new call for submissions to the #ACA2021 Virtual Conference Student Voices Sessions! Deadline: February 8th 2021. Submit today! Questions? Email [email protected] #ACA2021 #AssociationOfCanadianArchivists #ACAStudentChapters #ArchivesStudents #InformationStudies

Watch the new Chief Archivist, Stephen Clarke, being welcomed. @Archives New Zealand

A new opportunity for students in Port Hope, Ontario. Deadline to apply is December 6, 2020. https://archivists.ca/Job-Opportunities/9386465

Do you have any skills you’d like to share with the ACA community? Submit a workshop proposal today! The ACA Education Committee is looking for workshop proposals for professional development opportunities in 2021. Proposals are due December 15th 2020. For more information please visit: archivists.ca/page-18641 #ArchivalEducation #AssociationOfCanadianArchivists

The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences has an opportunity for an individual with an expertise in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to complete a short term research contract, 140 hours. The competition closes December 4, 2020 and the contract is to be completed by January 31, 2021. See here for more information: https://archivists.ca/Job-Opportunities/9376072

There is still time to register for the advanced workshop on using digital collections with Omeka. There are also a few subsidized places available. It is recommended that you have taken the previous Omeka workshops offered this past year or that you have a working knowledge of Omeka for this workshop. Instructor: Devon Mordell, University of Windsor Date: November 28, 2020... Time: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT Capacity: 16 participants (we have five places left) Cost: Members $ 50.00 Students: $ 25.00 Non-Members: $ 75.00 Precariously employed / subsidized positions (limited spaces): $ 0 - please contact the ACA office. Visit archivists.ca/event-4009594 to find out more and register Showcase high-impact collections of digitized or born-digital archives by creating an online exhibit to feature them. Online exhibits offer an accessible entry point for new users of archives and, in our current moment, provide a vital means of connection to your archival institution’s community while the building itself is closed. In this 2.5-hour online workshop, you’ll create a digital exhibit website using the open source digital collections platform Omeka that you can continue developing on your own and share over the web. In advance of the workshop you will receive an email with Zoom details and on how to prepare for this workshop. Register now before slots fill up, and keep an eye out for future calls for ACA educational workshops !! #AssociationOfCanadianArchivists #ACAEducation #OnlineWorkshop #ProfessionalDevelopment

The ACA Membership Committee is pleased to announce our renewal campaign! Renew by December 31st to be eligible for our prize draw! Prizes include: one pair of apple AirPods, two 1080 pixel Webcams with microphone, one infrared thermometer, five copies of All Shook Up: The Archival Legacy of Terry Cook, and two gift cards, one to PetSmart and one to Indigo! Visit Archivists.ca/Early-Bird-Renewal-Campaign to find out more and renew today!

Our latest blog post is out: "ICHORA 2020 Conference Report : The Many Lives and Afterlives of Digital Archives" by François Dansereau brings us into the loop on this year's conference! https://archivists.ca/Blog/9386263

A new opportunity for students in Port Hope, Ontario. Deadline to apply is December 6, 2020. https://archivists.ca/Job-Opportunities/9386465

Our first #AAW2020 theme is Accessibility in Archives! Read through our list of readings, projects, and activities at AAW2020.wordpress.com, and join in the discussion.

The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences has an opportunity for an individual with an expertise in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to complete a short term research contract, 140 hours. The competition closes December 4, 2020 and the contract is to be completed by January 31, 2021. See here for more information: https://archivists.ca/Job-Opportunities/9376072

There is still time to register for the advanced workshop on using digital collections with Omeka. There are also a few subsidized places available. It is recommended that you have taken the previous Omeka workshops offered this past year or that you have a working knowledge of Omeka for this workshop. Instructor: Devon Mordell, University of Windsor Date: November 28, 2020... Time: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT Capacity: 16 participants (we have five places left) Cost: Members $ 50.00 Students: $ 25.00 Non-Members: $ 75.00 Precariously employed / subsidized positions (limited spaces): $ 0 - please contact the ACA office. Visit archivists.ca/event-4009594 to find out more and register Showcase high-impact collections of digitized or born-digital archives by creating an online exhibit to feature them. Online exhibits offer an accessible entry point for new users of archives and, in our current moment, provide a vital means of connection to your archival institution’s community while the building itself is closed. In this 2.5-hour online workshop, you’ll create a digital exhibit website using the open source digital collections platform Omeka that you can continue developing on your own and share over the web. In advance of the workshop you will receive an email with Zoom details and on how to prepare for this workshop. Register now before slots fill up, and keep an eye out for future calls for ACA educational workshops !! #AssociationOfCanadianArchivists #ACAEducation #OnlineWorkshop #ProfessionalDevelopment

Legend Award: Larry Dohey (awarded posthumously) Larry Dohey grew up in St. Bride’s and was one of 13 children. His love for his family, friends and his provinc...e are shown in his life’s work. His passing in August 2019, left a huge hole in the community. Larry was well known throughout the province due to not only his professional work but also his volunteer contribution to many organizations. At the time of his passing, Larry worked at The Rooms as Director of Programming and Public Engagement. This position allowed him to meet many people and to showcase his love of history. Prior to joining The Rooms staff, Larry was director of the archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John’s and director of the Basilica Museum and Library. Outside of work, Larry’s passion for his province was seen in his online blog "Archival Moments," which he wrote about the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. The blog’s success led to a regular weekly radio program "Archival Moments" on 590 VOCM which he co-hosted. Larry served as president of the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archivists, he was a member of the board of directors of Destination St. John’s, the Victoria Park Foundation, the Irish Newfoundland Association and a former vice-president of the Newfoundland Historical Society. Larry was an incredible ambassador for the City of St. John’s and for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Our first #AAW2020 theme is Accessibility in Archives! Read through our list of readings, projects, and activities at AAW2020.wordpress.com, and join in the discussion.

We’ve extended our call for submissions for #ACA2021 Home Improvement: Building archives through change ! Please consider submitting a proposal before November 30th 2020. Find out more and see the full call for submissions here: archivists.ca/2021

Legend Award: Larry Dohey (awarded posthumously) Larry Dohey grew up in St. Bride’s and was one of 13 children. His love for his family, friends and his provinc...e are shown in his life’s work. His passing in August 2019, left a huge hole in the community. Larry was well known throughout the province due to not only his professional work but also his volunteer contribution to many organizations. At the time of his passing, Larry worked at The Rooms as Director of Programming and Public Engagement. This position allowed him to meet many people and to showcase his love of history. Prior to joining The Rooms staff, Larry was director of the archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John’s and director of the Basilica Museum and Library. Outside of work, Larry’s passion for his province was seen in his online blog "Archival Moments," which he wrote about the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. The blog’s success led to a regular weekly radio program "Archival Moments" on 590 VOCM which he co-hosted. Larry served as president of the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archivists, he was a member of the board of directors of Destination St. John’s, the Victoria Park Foundation, the Irish Newfoundland Association and a former vice-president of the Newfoundland Historical Society. Larry was an incredible ambassador for the City of St. John’s and for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

We’ve extended our call for submissions for #ACA2021 Home Improvement: Building archives through change ! Please consider submitting a proposal before November 30th 2020. Find out more and see the full call for submissions here: archivists.ca/2021

The ACA Mentorship program is seeking more mentors! Whatever records you’re experienced with, please consider applying before Nov. 15th. Learn more and apply at Archivists.ca/Mentorship Note : the program is currently full for mentees if you are, or know of someone looking to join as a mentee, please keep an eye out for the program call next autumn, and we will look forward to working with you then! #ACAMentorship #AssociationOfCanadianArchivists #ArchivesCanada

Building Archives through Change #ACA2021 Call for submissions for our virtual annual conference closes Nov. 16th ! Find out more and submit your proposal at archivists.ca/2021