[BCMA] Call for Proposals: AABC and ARMA-VI joint conference 2017

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*Archives Association of British Columbia and ARMA Vancouver Island -
Conference 2017*

*“Dominion of the Digital" Call for proposals*

*April 27-28, 2017, Victoria, B.C.*



The AABC and ARMA VI are pleased to be holding a joint conference in 2017.
We are seeking proposals on the topic of “Dominion of the Digital,”
extending on themes of concern in both the archival and records management
communities in recent years.



Those of us charged with managing records build on the achievements of our
forebears and set the stage for the successes of those that follow.  At
this juncture, we are challenged by the demands of a hybrid world: paper
and digital.  Our history serves us well in the management of the former;
however the management of the latter requires a different set of skills.
Or does it?



The AABC and ARMA VI invite the archival and records management communities
to share their understanding of the challenges of, and solutions for,
achieving dominion over the digital, from an individual, organizational,
provincial and/or national perspective.  Whether you are managing the
preservation of a digital community photograph collection, navigating
corporate records systems and technologies, or using social media to
provide access and engage stakeholders, we all need to strive towards a
better understanding of the tools, technologies and best practices needed
to successfully manage our digital records and navigate a digital world.



Venue to be confirmed shortly.

The AABC will offer a one-day workshop in conjunction with the conference;
details to follow in the new year.

The AABC Annual General Meeting will take place at the end of the
conference.



Proposals should demonstrate a connection to the conference theme "Dominion
of the Digital" and can address the theme through consideration of the
following suggested topics:

   - Digital records management
   - Digital preservation
   - Managing digital photograph collections
   - Digital repositories
   - Imaging practices
   - Outreach and the web
   - The importance of metadata
   - Email Management
   - Social Media management

Other topics that address the theme will also be considered.



The Conference Program Committee invites contributions in a variety of
traditional and non-traditional formats, including posters.

Submissions must include:

   - title
   - type and length of presentation
   - abstract of the proposed paper or panel (max 300 words)
   - brief bio statement(s)
   - contact information



*Submissions are due by Friday, February 3rd 2017* by email to the
Conference Committee Co-Chairs, Jane Morrison at jmorriso at uvic.ca  and
Chance Dixon at  cdixon at viewroyal.ca .

Please direct questions related to the conference to Chance and Jane.
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