Note: Although the SAA Council is hopeful that some aspects of SAA's Annual Meeting may be conducted in person at the Hilton Anaheim, the Program Committee is issuing this call for proposals for sessions to be presented virtually during the conference dates. The majority of sessions will be pre-recorded. More information will be forthcoming as we explore options and as the public health crisis evolves.
The events of the past year have required us to reevaluate the work that we do as archivists, the ways in which we carry out that work, and how we promote the value of our work-both together and apart. As we move forward during this time, it is imperative that questioning ourselves, challenging the status quo, and working toward a more inclusive and just world become part of our collective professional identity rather than the responsibility of a few.
The SAA Program Committee invites proposals for sessions to be presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting. As you develop your session proposal, we encourage you to consider the following questions: How might we, as archivists, rethink our work environments, our practices, and our profession to strengthen the ways in which we work and stay in community? How can we foster a professional culture that is innovative and that continually reevaluates itself? Where can we do better? How do we initiate, and advocate for, positive change in our institutions and communities? How can we come together more effectively as an archival community to support our shared values?
Proposals for the 2021 Annual Meeting are due on Wednesday, January 13, at 11:59 CT.
Read the full Call here.
| The 2021 Program Committee has created a Google spreadsheet to be used as an informal tool to connect individuals who are seeking ideas and/or collaboration on session proposals for the 2021 Annual Meeting. It is not monitored by SAA or the Program Committee and is not part of the official submission process. |
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