[BCMA] Call for Papers: AABC -ARMA VI Conference, May 7-8, 2020

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*Archives Association of British Columbia and ARMA Vancouver Island Chapter*

2020 Joint Conference “Creative by Nature”

May 7-8, 2020 @ Royal Roads University – 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B
5Y2



*Call for Proposals*

The AABC and ARMA Vancouver Island are pleased to be holding a joint
conference in 2020. We are seeking proposals on the topic of “Creative by
Nature”, exploring the creativity and innovation that archivists and
records managers must bring to a rapidly changing world.



Using the beautiful natural setting of Royal Roads University as
inspiration, we ask how archivists and records managers find opportunities
to employ resourcefulness amid the current, challenging landscape of rapid
climate change, fake news and the transformation of the modern economy and
workplace. How do we continue to grow our collections and services, weed
out the inefficiencies, and tend to what really matters? What benefits
might there be in embracing “organic recordkeeping” and what nurturing does
that require from records managers?



The AABC and ARMA Vancouver Island invite the archives and records
management communities to explore these questions. We encourage submissions
from individual, organizational, provincial and/or national perspectives.
This conference seeks diverse approaches to the theory and practice of
creativity and innovation in archives and records management. Proposals
should demonstrate a connection to the conference theme "Creative by
Nature" through consideration of the following suggested topics:



   - Nurturing unique and distinct collections – valuing what makes us
   special
   - How does your garden grow? Leveraging social media, and other outreach
   ideas
   - Mobilizing the GLAMR community (Galleries, Libraries, Archives,
   Museums, Records)
   - Ethical access and culturally sensitive collections
   - Digital repositories and imaging practices
   - Records Management and AI/machine learning
   - Innovative access options (loans, interactive exhibits, linked data)
   - Tackling the email management behemoth

Other topics that address the theme will also be considered.


The conference committee welcome submissions in a variety of traditional
and non-traditional formats including:

·         Formal presentations (20-30 mins)

·         Panel discussions (10-15 mins)

·         Round-tables (5-7 mins)

·         Focused debates

·         Poster presentations



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 Sunday, March 8th by email to
aabcvicepresident at aabc.ca.


Please direct questions related to the conference to Jenny Seeman,
aabcvicepresident at aabc.ca or Jessica Nichol, program at armavi.org.


Further conference information will be posted on the 2020 conference
website page <https://aabc.ca/events/2020-aabc-arma-vi-conference/>.
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