Dear SAA Community,
New England Archivists (NEA) is offering three workshops, one virtual on Thursday March 19th and two in-person on Saturday March 21st, in conjunction with the 2026 NEA Spring Meeting in Portland, ME. Workshop registration is open to NEA members and non-members alike, and meeting registration is not required to attend a workshop. See the meeting schedule here and the links below for more information.
Modern Copyright for Archives and Libraries
(this workshop is virtual, Thursday 3/19 - 9:30am-12:00pm ET)
Register here: https://newenglandarchivists.org/event-6447840
Description: Taught by Kyle K. Courtney, Esq. of Harvard University, this half-day workshop provides archivists and librarians with a practical, scenario-based introduction to copyright issues encountered in archives, special collections, and library settings. Drawing from the national Copyright First Responders curriculum, the session will focus on real-world applications involving unpublished materials, donor agreements, audiovisual collections, fair use and Section 108 considerations. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making strategies for reference staff, archivists, and curators, including how to responsibly provide access, perform risk assessments, and communicate copyright and risk rationales. Participants will engage in collaborative problem-solving exercises and will come away with actionable tools for daily practice.
Oral History: An Introduction
(this workshop is in-person in Portland, ME, Saturday 3/21 - 8:30am-11:00am)
Register here: https://newenglandarchivists.org/event-6447823
Description: Taught by Andy Kolovos of Vermont Folklife, this workshop will explore the fundamentals of an ethnographic approach to oral history research using audio, including interviewing, audio recording and audio equipment basics, and will provide an overview of archival considerations and best practices for oral history materials. The workshop includes a demonstration interview and, as time allows, opportunity for participants to practice interviewing and recording in small groups.
Leading Change in Archives: Foundational Practices
(this workshop is in-person in Portland, ME, Saturday 3/21 - 9:00am-10:30am)
Register here: https://newenglandarchivists.org/event-6447838
Description: Taught by Elizabeth Carron of Boston College, this workshop reframes everyday archival work as change work: introducing new tools, rethinking policies, and responding to shifting expectations. Archivists often struggle to describe their work in terms of broader leadership skills like project or change management. After all, we tend to see ourselves as specialists in processing, metadata, and digital preservation. But archives are built on change-we adapt, plan for the long term, and help our donors and organizations navigate uncertainty. Together, we'll explore practical frameworks for leading during times of change, apply them to real scenarios, and develop strategies for building buy-in even when we're not in charge. Expect lively discussion, collaboration, and a few "aha" moments as we connect archival expertise to the language of leadership and change.
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Alison Fulmer (she/her)
Co-Chair | NEA Education Committee
education@newenglandarchivists.org------------------------------