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Midwest Archives Conference 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting

  • 1.  Midwest Archives Conference 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting

    Posted Apr 13, 2021 04:23 PM

    The Midwest Archives Conference (MAC) is pleased to announce its first Virtual Annual Meeting, May 13-14. http://midwestarc.memberclicks.net/message2/link/ac22a700-6367-4381-943a-0be377d18a17/1. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-linkindex="2">Registration is now open! 

    This year's theme, "Archivists Respond," recognizes the challenges and opportunities that 2020 brought. Presenters from across the Midwest and beyond will discuss projects they have undertaken and how they have adapted and responded to change. A variety of posters will also be available for browsing.  Visit the full http://midwestarc.memberclicks.net/message2/link/ac22a700-6367-4381-943a-0be377d18a17/2. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-linkindex="3">program for more details.

    MAC is also excited to host virtual archives tours during the conference! Hop onto the bus (or your couch) and prepare to tour our colleagues' archives.

    The plenary session will feature Andrew W. Smith, research fellow and graduate assistant with the University of Maryland's African-American Digital Humanities Center. An introduction will be provided from Project STAND co-founders, Lae'l Hughes-Watkins and Tamar Chute. 

    MAC welcomes all to the conference and encourages attendees outside of the Midwest region to attend. Register by April 27 for rates of $25 for members and $40 for non-members. Late registration is $40 for members and $55 for non-members from April 28 to May 11. Student registration is free this year and open until May 11.



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    Shiraz Bhathena
    Digital Archviist
    University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Golda Meir Library
    Milwaukee WI
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