Call to Individuals Providing Care: Participate in 1:1 Interviews
Dear colleagues,
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In the winter of 2019 we published an article on the Cost of Care in the Journal of Western Archives [], and followed up with a survey in January 2021 to collect data on issues of caregiving which we intentionally defined as broadly as possible to include “any person who takes care of another person, young, old or sick.” This could be as intimate as caring for an elder relative in their home; financially supporting or making arrangements for adult care for an aging parent or friend; or raising children.
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The survey results have been illuminating but there are still questions that could not be answered with the existing data we collected.?
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We are seeking individuals with caregiving responsibility to participate in virtual 1:1 interviews that will last 30-45 minutes. Questions will address the nuanced impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on caregiving, any pressures to return to work, and other outside commitments. Your participation will help further our understanding of this important issue and help influence and inform discussions happening within the profession.*?
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If you are interested in participating please respond by September 30th. You can fill out the following and we will be in touch the first week of October.
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Thank you again for your consideration!
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Alexis Braun Marks, Rachael Dreyer, Jennifer Johnson and Michelle Sweetser
*Please note that this research is not being conducted on behalf of, or funded by, any single organization.
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Preservation Interest Group Meeting: Weather Disasters & Suggestions for Future Topics
Thanks to Ann Kearney, Interim Head of Preservation for the University at Albany Libraries, for helping us kick off another?season of CDLC's Preservation Interest Group!? Ann has picked a very timely topic () for the next meeting: Dealing with Weather Disasters.? All are welcome to join us:? Tuesday, October 4, 2022 9:30am-11:00 am Via Zoom meeting Free, but .? We will discuss the challenges our libraries and archives face when the weather changes, and how we can best prepare our storage environments so that our collections are protected. We are also looking for input on what topics YOU are interested in, so we can better meet your needs. Please fill out this?for future meetings. We will also discuss topics at the end of the October meeting.? See you in October! Susan? Susan D'Entremont (she) Digital Project Manager & Continuing Education Coordinator Capital District Library Council 800 Troy Schenectady Road, Suite 204 Latham, NY 12110 518-512-8196
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Applications Now Open for Preservation Needs Assessment and Risk Assessment Programs
CCAHA is pleased to announce that, thanks to?renewed and expanded grant funding from the?National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), we are?able to offer a limited number of?subsidized assessments. These assessments, valued
at over $5,000 each, will be offered for?a significantly discounted cost to qualifying institutions.
Applications are now open for assessments in two categories:?Preservation Needs Assessments/Preservation Plans and Risk Assessments/Emergency Plans. These opportunities are available for
collecting institutions nationwide, as well as a collaborative assessment model providing peer-to-peer connections in regions served by CCAHA’s??(Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi as well as Appalachian regions of Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia). To learn more about each category and download an application, visit our?
The due date for all applications is?Friday, November 11th at 11:59pm EST.
If you have questions or want to discuss the suitability of this program for your institution, please contact CCAHA’s Preservation Services Office at 215.545.0613,?,
or?reach out to me at pso@....
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Best,
Alanna Shaffer
(she/her/hers)
Preservation Services Coordinator
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CONSERVATION CENTER
FOR ART & HISTORIC ARTIFACTS
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t?215.545.0613
ext. 300
f?215.735.9313
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264 S. 23rd?Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are
addressed. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of CCAHA.
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Announcing our Fall Planning & Assessment Services Deadline!
DHPSNY is excited?to announce that Planning & Assessment applications are open, and our fall deadline is
Friday, November 11, 2022!
Offered free of cost to NYS cultural collecting institutions, DHPSNY services aim to improve adherence to preservation best practices
and can be utilized to obtain funding, increase the accessibility and use of collections, and more.?
Accepted sites will have the option of choosing in-person services, including
Archival Needs Assessments, Strategic Planning Assistance, Preservation Surveys,
and
Condition Surveys.
Sites can elect to receive virtual services if preferred.
DHPSNY virtual?Foundational
Planning Assistance?is
accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn More and Apply! →
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For assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information, contact us
at info@... or 215-545-0613 ext. 338.
Join
our newsletter to stay up to date about our free programs and services:?.
Documentary
Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library, with?services provided by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.
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CAA Governance Group Welcome
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to take a moment and introduce the new Governance Group of the Capital Area Archivists for 2022-2023 and shed light on plans for the coming year! This has been a difficult couple of years for us all, and even though we still won't have an annual dinner for 2022, we're making every attempt to put together a couple of events. We are working out the details of a CAA Mixer slated for late October in Albany, then an Unconference for Spring 2023. We are also reviving the CAA Newsletter! Attached, you'll find the CAA Newsletter Submission Guidelines! Yes, we're getting back on track with the Newsletter and we would love to here from you! The submission turn around time will be a little tight but we're eager to share?articles, promotions, certifications, conference presentations, events or other member news. For now please stay tuned as we proceed, plan the events, and get ourselves ready for a new year with CAA!
All the best - Jenifer
CAA Governance Group
Jenifer Monger (RPI) - Chair
Amanda Greenwood (Union) - Vice-Chair
Jill Tominosky (Guilderland Public Library) - Programming and Communications Leader
Brian Keough (University at Albany) - Annual Dinner Coordinator
Mark Wolfe (University at Albany) - Website Manager
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Upcoming program at CCAHA: "The Clean Scene: Housekeeping, Mold, & IPM"
The Clean Scene: Housekeeping, Mold, & IPM
Online course, Sept. 6th - Oct. 7th, 2022
Cost: $90
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When it comes to collections housekeeping, maintaining the ideal ‘clean scene’ requires more than just a good vacuum. While cleaning keeps collections tidy and dust-free, regular housekeeping tasks also provide staff opportunity to monitor
the state of collections, potentially preventing conservation or budgetary concerns in the long-term. So, get ready to dust off that old housekeeping handbook (and then just about everything else!). Featuring lectures and discussions between preservation specialists
and experts in pest management, preventive conservation, and disaster recovery, this month-long virtual course will combine live and asynchronous instruction to examine collections housekeeping through a holistic lens. ?
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The Clean Scene: Housekeeping, Mold & IPM?is presented using Canvas LMS. For the duration of the course, participants will join a virtual classroom where they will have access to pre-recorded lectures, additional resources, and a
discussion board for connecting with colleagues. In addition to the asynchronous instruction, each of the three modules in this course will include a live zoom discussion with experts in the field and optional activity. All activities can be completed at home
using household items. At the end of the course, all participants will be invited to join a live wrap-up discussion to review content and share next steps.
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The virtual classroom opens to participants on?September 6th, with new modules released for review each subsequent Monday at 9:30am ET (September 12th, 19th, and 26th). Following the release of course content on Mondays, live
discussions will take place over Zoom on Fridays from 2-3pm ET (September 16th, 23rd, and 30th).?The final wrap-up/synthesis discussion will take place at 2-3pm ET on?Tuesday, October 4th.?Participants will continue to have access to the virtual
classroom for six weeks following conclusion of the course.
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Re: 2022 CAA Governance Group Election results
A great group of people! Thanks, Mark.?
Susan?? Susan D'Entremont (she) Digital Project Manager & Continuing Education Coordinator Capital District Library Council 800 Troy Schenectady Road, Suite 204 Latham, NY 12110 518-512-8196
On Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 9:09 PM Mark Wolfe < mwolfe@...> wrote:
Hi CAA community,
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I would like to report the results of the CAA 2022 governance election results.
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Chair 14-0 votes: ??????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????? Jenifer Monger, RPI
Vice-chair 14-0 votes:???????????? ??????????????????????????????????????? Amanda Greenwood, Union College
Programming &
Communications Leader 14-0- votes:?????????????????????????? Jill Tominosky, Guilderland Public Library
Annual Dinner Coordinator 14-1 votes:??????????????????????? Brian Keough
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Congrats to the incoming CAA leadership!
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-Mark
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Mark Wolfe
Curator of Digital Collections
M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives
University at Albany, SUNY
Science Library, 355
1400 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12222
mwolfe@...
518-437-3934
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2022 CAA Governance Group Election results
Hi CAA community,
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I would like to report the results of the CAA 2022 governance election results.
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Chair 14-0 votes: ??????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????? Jenifer Monger, RPI
Vice-chair 14-0 votes:???????????? ??????????????????????????????????????? Amanda Greenwood, Union College
Programming &
Communications Leader 14-0- votes:?????????????????????????? Jill Tominosky, Guilderland Public Library
Annual Dinner Coordinator 14-1 votes:??????????????????????? Brian Keough
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Congrats to the incoming CAA leadership!
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-Mark
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Mark Wolfe
Curator of Digital Collections
M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives
University at Albany, SUNY
Science Library, 355
1400 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12222
mwolfe@...
518-437-3934
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Now Offering In-Person Services, Summer Planning & Assessment Deadline Extended!
DHPSNY is excited to announce the
return of in-person Planning & Assessment Services! Starting this application round, accepted sites will have the option of choosing in-person services. Sites can elect to receive virtual services if preferred.
In light of this announcement, we
will now be accepting application materials for the following services until?midnight EST on Friday, July 29, 2022
(All sites that apply in this application round will have in-person services available):
- Archival Needs Assessments: an excellent way to examine your archival program holistically through an external lens.
- Preservation Surveys: a general evaluation of your institution's preservation needs, pinpointing areas of concern and recommendations for improvement.
- Strategic Planning Assistance: helps organizations think proactively about their future and shape a three-year plan to serve as a road map for future decision-making under a trained
facilitator.
- Condition Surveys: a valuable tool for institutions that have previously undergone a Preservation Survey (through DHPSNY or another program) and are now interested in evaluating
the conditions of collection materials on a more granular level.
DHPSNY?Foundational
Planning Assistance?is
accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn More and Apply! →
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As always, DHPSNY services are offered free of cost to eligible NYS cultural collecting
institutions. For assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information, contact us at info@... or 215-545-0613 ext. 338.
Join
our newsletter to stay up to date about our free programs and services:?.
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CCAHA Call for Proposals: "Our Planet, Our Collections" Virtual Conference
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Our Planet, Our Collections: Call for Proposals
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On November 14th and 15th, 2022, the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts will present a
exploring the intersection of collections care and environmental science. How do collecting institutions preserve evidence of an ever-changing natural world? And how does a changing world and climate impact those preservation
efforts?
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Conference topics will address actions, responsibilities, and outcomes in the care of collections through a holistic lens, including documentation
of the natural environment now and in the future, and the role cultural organizations have to play in advancing sustainability efforts.
CCAHA’s aim is to convene experts in the field of conservation, collections care, environmental science and more, to offer perspectives on the imminent impact of their work on preservation
practice.?
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CCAHA is seeking proposals from the community of sessions that highlight a project, initiative, or practice exemplifying the challenges
and opportunities of documenting the natural world amidst a climate crisis. How has your institutional or professional approach to this work impacted the practice of preservation, conservation treatment, exhibit design, or documentation within a framework
of sustainability? Presentation topics may include, but are not limited to:
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The importance of not depleting natural resources while caring for collections
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Measuring the impact of storage solutions on collections of the natural world
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Caring for documentation of the natural world in field notes, herbaria, maps, living matter, etc.
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CCAHA’s goal for this virtual event is to create a space where many diverse voices can share their perspectives and experiences related
to these topics. We encourage proposals from speakers that represent diverse backgrounds and of sessions that address diverse/non-traditional collections and approaches to their care.
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These sessions will be 30 minutes each, including 20 minutes to present and 10 minutes of Q&A. All selected presenters will receive an
honorarium payment for their participation and have access to technical support in advance of and during this virtual event.
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Use the form below to submit a proposal. You will be asked to provide either a 300-world abstract or short 3-to-5-minute video outlining
your proposed session. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, September 1st.
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This program of the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts is generously supported by the
National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from the
William Penn Foundation and Independence Foundation.
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CAA Governance Group election
Hi everyone!
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We have a slate available for the . Please vote!
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The poll will close at C.O.B. on Friday, July 15th.
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Best,
Greg
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Gregory Wiedeman
University Archivist
M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives
University at Albany, SUNY
GWiedeman@...
518-437-3936
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Apply for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services by July 15!
Conducted virtually and offered free of cost to NYS cultural collecting institutions, DHPSNY
Planning & Assessment Services?aim
to improve adherence to preservation best practices and can be utilized to obtain funding, increase the accessibility and use of your collections, and more.
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Application materials for the following services must be received by Friday, July 15, 2022, to be considered for the summer 2022 application review period:
- Archival Needs Assessments:?an excellent way to examine your archival program holistically through an external lens.
-
Preservation Surveys:?a general evaluation of your institution's preservation needs, pinpointing areas of concern and recommendations for improvement.
-
Strategic Planning Assistance:?helps organizations think proactively about their future and shape a three-year plan to serve as a road map for future decision-making under a trained facilitator.
DHPSNY
Foundational Planning Assistance
is accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn more and apply! →
.
Join our newsletter to stay up to date about our free programs and services:
.
For assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information, contact us at info@... or 215-545-0613
ext. 338.
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Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for
New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library, with?services provided by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.
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Seeking Beta-Testers for CCAHA’s Collections Management Policy Toolkit
The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts is looking for organizations to serve as beta-testers for our upcoming
Collections Management Policy Toolkit (CMPT). Developed with funding from the
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Toolkit
is a free online tool that allows you to build a custom Collections Management Policy for your institution. Developed with help from nationally renowned experts in the collections management field, the CMPT will guide users step-by-step through the development
process to create a policy that is uniquely tailored an organization’s collection and meets professional, ethical, and legal standards.
We at CCAHA have been hard at work over the last year building out this tool and are excited to be entering one of the final phases of development: testing!
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Before officially launching the CMPT this fall, we are recruiting a small number of collecting institutions who will receive early access to the tool to test its functionality and help us ensure that the final product can serve a wide variety
of organizations and collection types.? So whether you’re looking to build a Collections Management Policy from scratch or need to revise one that’s out-of-date, the CMPT is here to help!
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We want to ensure our beta testers represent a wide variety of institution types, sizes, and geographic regions, so we are asking all interested beta testers to share some details about their organization
If your organization is a good fit, we’ll be in touch with more details about the beta testing process and how to get started creating your very own Collections Management Policy!?
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Please note: Organizations selected for beta testing will be expected to complete at least 75% of the policy-building process and report all feedback to CCAHA by August 15th. Before submitting, please consider any upcoming
conflicts that may make it difficult to complete the testing in time.
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Re: CAA Governance Group Call for Nominees
Hi all,
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We’re still seeking nominations for CAA positions. In particular, we don’t have any candidates for the Programming & Communications Leader role. The role would be very extensible based on your time and interest. The role is described in
the :
5.1.3 Programming & Communications Leader duties:
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Shall write updates and announcements to members as appropriate
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Shall work with the Website Manager to post items to the CAA website
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Shall utilize a wide range of communication tools, such as the listserv, website, social media to share information about CAA and repositories within the region.
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Shall solicit programming and content from membership
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Shall delegate the organizing of events and other programming to programming leaders among the CAA membership
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Shall send out calls for programming leaders from membership
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Shall liaise with and support programming leaders
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May develop relevant programming if opportunities arise and capacity is available
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Shall be a Code of Conduct responsible reporter
If you’re interested in this or any of the other positions, please consider filling out the
.
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Best,
Greg
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Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 4:09 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: CAA Governance Group Call for Nominees
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Hi everyone!
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The CAA Board of Directors is seeking nominees for the new CAA Governance Group described in the
. There are four open positions:
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Chair (1 year term)
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Vice-Chair (2 year term, second year as chair)
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Programming & Communications Leader (2 year term)
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Annual Dinner Coordinator (1 year term)
Each position usually serves for two year terms, with the Vice-chair becoming Chair on year two. For the first year, the Bylaws state that the Chair and Annual Dinner Coordinator serve only one year to set the rotation up. The duties of
each position are and also listed below. Service is open to both professionals and students.
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If you are interested in serving, please complete the .
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Best,
Greg
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Gregory Wiedeman
University Archivist
M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives
University at Albany, SUNY
GWiedeman@...
518-437-3936
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5.1.1 Chair duties:
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Shall arrange Governance Group meetings
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Shall set agendas for and lead each Governance Group meeting
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Shall assign a notetaker to document each meeting
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Shall maintain Governance Group records
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Shall appoint Operations Officers annually and shall announce appointments to CAA membership
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May charge ad hoc committees or initiatives
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Shall lead the Governance Group in an annual review of Code of Conduct
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Shall be a Code of Conduct responsible reporter
5.1.2 Vice-Chair duties:
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Shall manage the CAA Listserv and membership list
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Shall openly solicit candidates for elections.
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Shall work with the Website Manager to facilitate elections.
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Shall be a Code of Conduct responsible reporter
5.1.3 Programming & Communications Leader duties:
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Shall write updates and announcements to members as appropriate
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Shall work with the Website Manager to post items to the CAA website
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Shall utilize a wide range of communication tools, such as the listserv, website, social media to share information about CAA and repositories within the region.
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Shall solicit programming and content from membership
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Shall delegate the organizing of events and other programming to programming leaders among the CAA membership
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Shall send out calls for programming leaders from membership
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Shall liaise with and support programming leaders
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May develop relevant programming if opportunities arise and capacity is available
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Shall be a Code of Conduct responsible reporter
5.1.4 Annual Dinner Coordinator duties:
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Shall organize the CAA annual dinner.
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May appoint an Annual Dinner Committee for assistance and delegate roles to committee members as they see fit.
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Shall openly solicit volunteers for the dinner committee annually.
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Shall report a budget for each dinner for approval to the Governance Group, yet may delegate budgetary assistance to dinner committee members.
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Shall work with the Vice Chair to obtain dues from members.
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Serves as the CAA lead financial officer and shall ensure that CAA funds are managed in an fiscally responsible and ethical and sustainable manner.
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Shall disburse CAA funds in collaboration with the Governance Group.
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Shall report CAA financial status and funding levels to the Governance Group on request, no less than once per fiscal year.
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Shall be a Code of Conduct responsible reporter.
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DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Applications Due July 15
Offered free of cost to NYS cultural collecting institutions, DHPSNY
Planning & Assessment Services
are tailored to every organization's unique circumstances. Each service aims to improve adherence to preservation best practices and can be utilized to obtain additional funding, increase the accessibility and use of collections, and more. At present, services
are conducted virtually.
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Application materials for the following services must be received by Friday, July 15, 2022, to be considered for the summer 2022 application review period:
- Archival Needs Assessments:?an excellent way to examine your archival program holistically through an external lens.
-
Preservation Surveys:?a general evaluation of your institution's preservation needs, pinpointing areas of concern and recommendations for improvement.
-
Strategic Planning Assistance:?helps organizations think proactively about their future and shape a three-year plan to serve as a road map for future decision-making under a trained facilitator.
DHPSNY
Foundational Planning Assistance
is accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn more and apply! →
.
Join our newsletter to stay up to date about our free programs and services:
.
For assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information, contact us at info@... or 215-545-0613
ext. 338.
?
Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for
New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library, with?services provided by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.
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Winthrop Group Employment Opportunity - Processing Archivist (Poughkeepsie, NY)
The Winthrop Group has an immediate opening for a full-time Processing Archivist to assist in inventorying, cataloging, and providing access to the records and valuable resources of one of the world’s largest, most innovative and influential technology and consulting corporations. Collections consist of a wide array of materials and formats including archival records, photographic, advertising, micrographics, schematics and drawings, audiovisual and born-digital materials, and artifacts.
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MARAC: C. Herbert Finch Online Publication Award Call for Submissions
CAA's own Tammy Gobert is on the MARAC (Mid-Atlantic Regional Archivists) Finding Aids Award Committee. The Committee is currently looking for submissions for the C. Herbert Finch Online Publications Award. We would love to see some submissions from the Capital District! Submission deadline is July 31.?More information below.?
Susan? Susan D'Entremont (she) Digital Project Manager & Continuing Education Coordinator Capital District Library Council 800 Troy Schenectady Road, Suite 204 Latham, NY 12110 518-512-8196 ---------- Forwarded message ---------?
2022 C. Herbert Finch Online Publication Award
The MARAC Finding Aid Awards Committee welcomes submissions for the 2022 C. Herbert Finch Online Publication Award. This award recognizes online publications, including virtual exhibitions, web sites, web pages and other digital tools that promote the use of
archival materials.
To be eligible for the award, an online publication must have a stable internet address and must have been published between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. The award is only open to repositories in the MARAC region and all submissions must be received by
July 31, 2022.
Submission guidelines and additional information may be found at .
Please send your submission packet and direct any questions to Committee Senior Co-Chair, Amy C. Vo, at
amy.c.vo@....
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DHPSNY Awards Spring 2022 Planning & Assessment Sites
 ?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Marissa Halderman, Communications Specialist
t?215.545.0613 ext.334
e?mhalderman@...
DHPSNY Awards Spring 2022 Planning & Assessment Sites
?Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services of New York (DHPSNY),
a joint program of the New York State Archives
and the?New York State Library,
?has announced a new class of sites to be awarded
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DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services are designed to support organizations in improving and advancing collections-related program efforts and are offered comprehensively to eligible historical collecting institutions throughout New York State.?
These services are a valuable tool in future fundraising and have proven to lead to the following institutional and public outcomes:? improved
adherence to the standards and best practices for preservation and accessibility; increased dissemination of New York’s historical records and library research materials through accessible channels; and increased use of the records and research materials at
New York collecting institutions by policymakers, educators, students, researchers, and the general public.?
From a competitive pool of applicants, the program’s independent advisory committee and field reviewers selected 9 organizations to receive virtual
Archival Needs Assessments, Preservation Surveys, and Strategic Planning Assistance.
Archival Needs Assessment Recipients
Archival Needs Assessments thoroughly examine an institution’s archival program, identifying and addressing specific organizational
needs.?
?(New York, New York County)??
?(Orangeburg,
Westchester County)?
?(Gloversville, Fulton County)
?(Rochester,
Monroe County)
?(Binghamton,
Broome County)
?(Brooklyn, Kings County)
Preservation Survey Recipients
Preservation Surveys focus on preventive care and mitigating deterioration and damage by analyzing policies, practices, and
conditions in an institution and their impact on collections.?
?(Lockport, Niagara County)?
?(Valley Stream, Nassau County)
Strategic Planning Assistance Recipients
The DHPSNY Strategic Planning Assistance curriculum was developed in partnership with the
New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON)?and assists organizations in completing a three-year strategic plan.
?(Clyde, Wayne County)
Application materials for DHPSNY Archival Needs Assessments, Preservation Surveys, and Strategic Planning Assistance are accepted year-round
and reviewed three times a year. The next application review deadline is
Friday, July 15, 2022. Foundational Planning Assistance is accepted year-round on a rolling basis.?
Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York is a collaboration between two long-running New York programs dedicated to service
and support for archival and library research collections throughout the state: the New York State Archives Documentary Heritage Program and the New York State Library Conservation/Preservation Program. DHPSNY is supported by the New York State Archives, New
York State Library, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA), and the New York State Education Department. DHPSNY’s Strategic Planning Assistance curriculum was developed in collaboration with the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON).
Learn more about DHPSNY programs and services, all offered free of cost to New York State institutions, at
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For assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information, contact the DHPSNY team at?info@...?or
(215) 545-0613 ext. 338.? Sign up to receive the DHPSNY newsletter for updates on services, deadlines, educational programs, and more at
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ENDS ###
Image:
A special thanks to the?Niagara County Historical Society for letting us share this image of a Merchant’s Gargling Co. card from 1883 that we took during an Archival Needs Assessment in 2017.
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CAA Governance Group Call for Nominees
Hi everyone!
?
The CAA Board of Directors is seeking nominees for the new CAA Governance Group described in the
. There are four open positions:
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Chair (1 year term)
-
Vice-Chair (2 year term, second year as chair)
-
Programming & Communications Leader (2 year term)
-
Annual Dinner Coordinator (1 year term)
Each position usually serves for two year terms, with the Vice-chair becoming Chair on year two. For the first year, the Bylaws state that the Chair and Annual Dinner Coordinator serve only one year to set the rotation up. The duties of
each position are and also listed below. Service is open to both professionals and students.
?
If you are interested in serving, please complete the .
?
Best,
Greg
?
Gregory Wiedeman
University Archivist
M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives
University at Albany, SUNY
GWiedeman@...
518-437-3936
?
?
5.1.1 Chair duties:
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Shall arrange Governance Group meetings
-
Shall set agendas for and lead each Governance Group meeting
-
Shall assign a notetaker to document each meeting
-
Shall maintain Governance Group records
-
Shall appoint Operations Officers annually and shall announce appointments to CAA membership
-
May charge ad hoc committees or initiatives
-
Shall lead the Governance Group in an annual review of Code of Conduct
-
Shall be a Code of Conduct responsible reporter
5.1.2 Vice-Chair duties:
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Shall manage the CAA Listserv and membership list
-
Shall openly solicit candidates for elections.
-
Shall work with the Website Manager to facilitate elections.
-
Shall be a Code of Conduct responsible reporter
5.1.3 Programming & Communications Leader duties:
-
Shall write updates and announcements to members as appropriate
-
Shall work with the Website Manager to post items to the CAA website
-
Shall utilize a wide range of communication tools, such as the listserv, website, social media to share information about CAA and repositories within the region.
-
Shall solicit programming and content from membership
-
Shall delegate the organizing of events and other programming to programming leaders among the CAA membership
-
Shall send out calls for programming leaders from membership
-
Shall liaise with and support programming leaders
-
May develop relevant programming if opportunities arise and capacity is available
-
Shall be a Code of Conduct responsible reporter
5.1.4 Annual Dinner Coordinator duties:
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Shall organize the CAA annual dinner.
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May appoint an Annual Dinner Committee for assistance and delegate roles to committee members as they see fit.
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Shall openly solicit volunteers for the dinner committee annually.
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Shall report a budget for each dinner for approval to the Governance Group, yet may delegate budgetary assistance to dinner committee members.
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Shall work with the Vice Chair to obtain dues from members.
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Serves as the CAA lead financial officer and shall ensure that CAA funds are managed in an fiscally responsible and ethical and sustainable manner.
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Shall disburse CAA funds in collaboration with the Governance Group.
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Shall report CAA financial status and funding levels to the Governance Group on request, no less than once per fiscal year.
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Shall be a Code of Conduct responsible reporter.
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Re: Capital Area Archivists Bylaws Vote
Thanks Greg, and all of those who worked on the revisions!
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-Mark
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of
Greg Wiedeman via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2022 9:56 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [caa] Capital Area Archivists Bylaws Vote
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Hi all,
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The vote on the amending the CAA Constitution into the new Bylaws has completed. The vote was nearly-unanimous in favor with 18 votes for and 1 vote against. Attached is the vote report.
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The current CAA board will work to update the website and send out a call for nominations for the new 4-person Governance Group to be elected under the new Bylaws. I encourage anyone who is interested to serve!
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Thank you to everyone who worked on these revisions! I’m confident that CAA will more sustainable and steadily active going forward!
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Best,
Greg
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Gregory Wiedeman
University Archivist
M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives
University at Albany, SUNY
GWiedeman@...
518-437-3936
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From: Wiedeman, Gregory
Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 12:16 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Capital Area Archivists Bylaws Vote
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Hi Everyone,
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Today, all Capital Area Archivists members should receive a ballot to vote on the amended Capital Area Archivists Bylaws. These will be sent out over email using Qualtrics.
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This is a vote to amend the existing Capital Area Archivists Constitution:
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Into the new Capital Area Archivists Bylaws:
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The new Bylaws also reference two supplemental documents:
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Capital Area Archivists Code of Conduct:
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Procedures for Responding to Violations of the Code of Conduct:
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Ballots will remain open for 14 days and close on March 23rd, 2022.
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Thank you to all who attended the open Zoom call and who provided feedback. We made one change based on the feedback we received. Previously Section 3.1(A) stated that any member may be expelled from membership by a majority vote of the
Governance Group without referencing any cause. This was because it was adapted from Article 7.5 from the existing Constitution which states that any Board Member may be removed without referencing a cause. Section 3.1(A) has been changed to read that members
can only be expelled for violations of the Code of Conduct.
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We’ve decided to take an expansive interpretation of CAA members, as even with setting dues at $0 for the past two years there are many of use whose membership has technically expired. Thus, we’re sending ballots to the all recent members
going back to 2017. There are also a few members who we do not have email addresses for, so if you do not receive a ballot, please email me at
gwiedeman@... to receive one.
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Thanks again to the current leadership for contributing to this revision:
Jenifer Monger
Jamie Brinkman
Katherine Federiconi
Melissa McMullen
Samantha Mahoski
Anastasia O'Neill
Brian Keough
Susan D'Entremont
Mark Wolfe
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Thank you for participating in the vote!
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Best,
Greg
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Gregory Wiedeman
University Archivist
M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives
University at Albany, SUNY
GWiedeman@...
518-437-3936
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