News & EVENTS

NEA Fall 2017 Meeting: Infinite Conversations
Saturday, September 23, 2017, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA

New England Archivists is currently seeking discussion topics and volunteer facilitators for the Fall 2017 Meeting, to be held on September 23, 2017, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The format of the meeting will be a series of concurrent facilitated discussions — a chance to talk with each other about the work we do and the work we would like to do. Connect, share ideas, discover opportunities, and learn from each other.

The Fall 2017 Program Committee welcomes your input and asks you to submit ideas and/or volunteer to facilitate discussions using our online form. The format of each discussion session will be determined by the facilitator(s) and the Program Committee. Creative and novel ideas for generating participation are encouraged.

The deadline to submit proposals for facilitated discussions is Friday, June 23. First consideration will be given to proposals received before Friday, June 16. Please submit your ideas and/or volunteer at https://goo.gl/forms/DamSpStwpirf09z12. Questions? Contact the Program Committee at nea-fall17@mit.edu.

Please note: discussion facilitators will be required to register for the conference at the member rate and to fund their own travel.

Tomorrow is the first day of the New England Archivists Spring 2017 Meeting in Hyannis, MA. Although online registration is now closed, walk-ins will be accepted throughout the meeting at the registration desk. Check out the lineup for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday on the NEA website, as well as travel information and tips about things to do on Cape Cod.

See you tomorrow for "Changing Tides" on Cape Cod!

This Thursday, March 23^rd, is the start of the New England Archivists Spring 2017 Meeting in Hyannis, MA. 

Planning to arrive early? There's still time to sign up for a tour or volunteer for the Day of Service event.

Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour, organized by the Spring 2017 Program Committee, at the Sturgis Library, the Barnes Historical Society, or Cape Cod Community College. Sign up using the NEA Day of Service/Tour online form. Please note: you do not have to volunteer for the Day of Service to sign up for a tour. Tours are open to all.

And you can still volunteer for one of the three projects offered for the NEA Day of Service at the Sturgis Library or the Barnes Historical Society. A worthwhile event, the Day of Service Community Volunteer Project gives participants an opportunity to expand their knowledge bases and professional networks as well as to actively support colleagues in preserving our shared history. Sign up using the NEA Day of Service/Tour online form.

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Attend the NEA Spring 2017 Meeting
"Changing Tides" | March 23-25, 2017 
See the NEA website for schedules, rates, and travel information

Please note: online registration is now closed, but walk-ins will be accepted throughout the meeting at the registration desk.

See you this Thursday on the Cape!

The New England Archivists Spring 2017 Meeting Program Committee has put together a handy navigation aid you can use to plot your own course through Changing Tides during the meeting this week​. The mobile app Guidebook can be used on iOS, Android, or the web. With this app you can make your own schedule, browse vendors and supporters, and get food and drink recommendations from your colleagues. Go to guidebook.com/g/neaspring2017 to download or start using the app today.

To all NEA members:

You are invited to attend the NEA Executive Board meeting Thursday, March 23rd from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis. You can access the meeting's agenda on the NEA website. The agenda for the NEA Business Meeting on Saturday, March 25th also at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis is available on the website.

Unable to attend in person? NEA is committed to making our board meetings open to all members. If you would like to request remote access to part or all of the meeting, please contact the Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator, Anna Clutterbuck-Cook  (diversity@newenglandarchivists.org) and we will do what we can to accommodate your request. You can always access board meeting minutes on the NEA website.

FREE WORKSHOP: BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING
Thursday, March 23rd | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis

After the Executive Board meeting on Thursday, all NEA Spring 2017 Meeting attendees and workshop participants are invited to attend a free bystander intervention training session with Independence House, Inc., Cape Cod’s leading resource, counseling and advocacy center to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence. In conjunction with the new Code of Conduct, this training session will help NEA create a culture of active engagement around issues of harassment, giving our membership the confidence to address situations in the moment – perhaps even before they get to the level of a formal complaint.

These skills are also transferable to your work environment and community beyond your professional life. In this political moment when people from marginalized groups are experiencing a rise in aggressive, hateful words and actions, equipping yourself to actively address such incidents before they escalate is a valuable act of solidarity

Anyone interested can RSVP online. For any questions, please contact Anna Clutterbuck-Cook, Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator at diversity@newenglandarchivists.org. 

Next Thursday, March 23rd starts the beginning of the New England Archivists Spring 2017 Meeting. And there is still time to register for the meeting, workshops, tours, and Day of Service. Mix and match several activities over the three-day meeting and still have time to explore Cape Cod.

THURSDAY
Workshops
   -- Funding for Archives Work
   -- SAA Fundamentals of Project Management for Archivists

Tours (register online here)
   -- Sturgis Library
   -- Bourne Historical Society
   -- Nickerson Cape Cod History Archives

Day of Service (register online here)
   -- Sturgis Library
   -- Bourne Historical Society

NEA Board Meeting (open to all members)

FRIDAY
   -- Plenary talk with Michael Lesy
   -- Two blocks of concurrent sessions
   -- Join a Roundtable or find out more about the NEA Mentoring Program
   -- Network and socialize at the Friday night reception

SATURDAY
   -- Plenary talk with K.J. Rawson
   -- Three blocks of concurrent sessions
   -- NEA's business meeting and award ceremony (with lunch!)p>

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Attend the NEA Spring 2017 Meeting
"Changing Tides" | March 23-25, 2017
Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis
Register today
See the NEA website for schedules, rates, and travel information

See you next week on Cape Cod!

This year's New England Archivists Spring 2017 Meeting is in Hyannis, MA, from March 23-25, 2017. Since it will still be the off-season on the Cape, NEA will have the run of the Cape Cod Resort and Conference Center for our meeting.... And that means attendees will be able to enjoy many of the amenities the resort has to offer. We want everyone to be able to enjoy this meeting, but it is most easily accessible by car.

So if you are looking for a ride to the meeting, or if you are willing to share a spot in your car in exchange for fine company (and/or gas money), we've created an online, self-service carpooling sign-up sheet where you can connect with other members looking to share a ride. Use this sheet for getting to the meeting or getting to the Day of Service and tour locations.

Just enter your name and contact info, when and from where you're traveling, and whether you're a driver (with a car) or a rider. Then wait to be contacted by other carpoolers, or go ahead and contact others who list pick-up locations and dates in line with your travel plans.

Please note that attendees are entirely responsible for making their own rideshare arrangements, including meeting times, sharing the cost of gas, etc., and following through with their plans.

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Attend the NEA Spring 2017 Meeting
"Changing Tides" | March 23-25, 2017
Cape Cod Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis
See the NEA website for schedules, rates, and travel information.

See you on Cape Cod!

Thursday, March 23rd, is the first day of the New England Archivists' Spring 2017 Meeting on Cape Cod. But you can start getting involved now. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #NEAsp17 for posts about the meeting, plenary speakers, local activities, and more.   

If you are bringing your family, there are lots of things to do around Hyannis even in the off-season (and remember: if you are staying at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, you and your family get full access to the resort’s amenities). Check out our Pinterest Board for local things to do in and around Hyannis. 

With only a few weeks left, now is the time to start getting excited for the Spring 2017 Meeting. 

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Attend the NEA Spring 2017 Meeting 
"Changing Tides" | March 23-25, 2017 
Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis 
Register today
See the NEA website for schedules, rates, and travel information 

See you in Hyannis!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, 2017, is the last day to apply for one of the New England Archivists' three professional development awards. These awards are given to help members in their professional development and activities:

Richard W. Hale, Jr. Professional Development Award
The Hale Award is given annually by NEA to promote the professional development of archivists in the region. Individual members of NEA are invited to apply for the award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/awards/hale

Richard L. Haas Records Management Award
The Haas Award is given annually by NEA in support of a project that promotes increased cooperation, understanding, and knowledge between the archival and records management professions. Applicants need not be a member of NEA to receive this award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/awards/haas

Audio/Visual Professional Development Award
The A/V Award is given annually by NEA to promote the professional development of members in the areas of moving image, recorded sound, and time-based media. Individual members of NEA are invited to apply for the award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/av_award

Applications for all three awards and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Representatives-at-large (RepAtLarge@newenglandarchivists.org) by Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

This year's New England Archivists Spring 2017 Meeting will be at the Cape Cod Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA, March 23-25, 2017. Since it will still be the off-season on the Cape, NEA will have the run of the conference center for our meeting, and that means attendees will be able to enjoy many of the family-friendly amenities the resort has to offer.

But there are also a lot of things to do -- even in the off-season -- around Hyannis, and we have a few recommendations.

TOURS
The Spring 2017 Program Committee has organized behind-the-scene tours at a few local institutions. Sign up for a tour at the Sturgis Library, the Barnes Historical Society, or at Cape Cod Community College using the NEA Day of Service/Tour sign-up sheet. Please note: you do not have to volunteer for the Day of Service to sign up for a tour. Tours are open to all.

IN AND AROUND HYANNIS
Check the NEA Spring 2017 Meeting Pinterest board for many suggestions of tours, museums, restaurants, shopping, and kid-friendly activities. Here are some of the interesting and off-the-beaten-path things to do while on Cape Cod:
-- Cape Code Brewery
-- Hyannis Main Street
-- Cape Cod Potato Chips Factory
-- Sandwich Glass Museum
-- Kennedy Legacy Trail

GETTING TO HYANNIS
We want everyone to be able to enjoy this meeting, but it is most easily accessible by car. So if you are looking for a ride to the meeting, or if you are willing to share a spot in your car in exchange for fine company (and/or gas money), we've created an online, self-service carpooling sign-up sheet where you can connect with other members looking to share a ride. Just enter your name and contact info, when and from where you're traveling, and whether you're a driver (with a car) or a rider. Then wait to be contacted by other carpoolers, or go ahead and contact others who list pick-up locations and dates in line with your travel plans. Please note that attendees are entirely responsible for making their own rideshare arrangements, including meeting times, sharing the cost of gas, etc., and for following through with their plans.

For more ways of getting to the NEA Spring 2017 Meeting, see the NEA website.

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Attend the NEA Spring 2017 Meeting
"Changing Tides" | March 23-25, 2017
Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis*
Register today
See the NEA website for schedules, rates, and travel information

*PLEASE NOTE: There are still rooms available at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, but the original NEA block is almost full. When making reservations, it is advisable to call the hotel directly (866-828-9111 or 508-775-7775) and ask for a room for the NEA Spring 2017 Meeting. They will honor our rate for any room reserved during the meeting.

See you on Cape Cod!