2016 New York Archives Conference
SUNY Plattsburg
June 8 -10
Call for poster session presentations. Due March 15th.
Eligibility for Submitting a Poster Presentation Proposal:
• Anyone working in a position as archivist or historian for a repository containing historical records, with preference given to those working in New York State.
• Individuals working who are significantly involved in arrangement and description, reference services, digitization or other technology-based projects, preservation/conservation of paper or electronic material, etc., in a professional archival setting, with preference given to those working in New York State.
• Students attending a graduate program that includes a concentration in
Archival Studies (or Library Science or Information Studies program with significant archival coursework), with preference given to those within New York State.
• The work of joint authors is also acceptable.
Poster Presentation Content:
• Content topics of interest to archivists and local historians, including but not limited to archival theory and practice, practical solutions to problems in archives, new initiatives (especially electronic collections or electronic access) in the world of archives, advocacy, etc., are appropriate.
• Content topics may also include such work as the use of historical records collections for research and/or educational purposes.
• Poster presentation content should be directly appropriate for use by and of interest to conference attendees.
All applicants whose poster proposals are accepted will be notified by mid-April and are expected to supply their own materials for the poster presentation, including poster presentation boards, means of adhering their poster, etc., according to specifications provided by NYAC with confirmation of acceptance.
Submission Instructions and Deadlines:
Please complete the proposal form on the New York Archives Conference website and email it as an attachment to Nicole C. Dittrich or mail to her c/o:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Ave
Syracuse, NY 13244
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole C. Dittrich, NYAC Poster Committee Chair.
