Member News & Events
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By request of our members, we have two evening courses in archival practice coming-up online this January–March, all part of our Archival Certificate Program. Spend the winter months learning about the nuts and bolts of archival practice with our Archives Advisor, Sharon Murray!
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Registration: Open to all! Course Dates: every Tuesday & Thursday evening from January 6–29, from 5:30–7:30 p.m (Atlantic) Where: Online via Zoom & Google Classroom Instructor: Sharon Murray, the CNSA’s Archives Advisor Course Description Introduction to Archives provides an overview of archives and archival practice. By the end of the course, participants should be able to distinguish archival records from other types of records, recognize common risks to preserving archival materials, know what a fonds is an how it’s organized, plus have a basic understanding of the seven core archival functions: acquisition, accessioning, appraisal, arrangement, description, and access & reference. This course is part of…
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We have three CNSA Core Courses in archival practice coming-up this fall, all part of our Archival Certificate Program!
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We’re delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 CNSA Member Awards! This year’s awards ceremony will be part of something special: a collaborative, cross-sector Awards Dinner during the 2025 Libraries, Archives, and Museums Nova Scotia (LAMNS) Conference in Halifax/Kjipuktuk. On the evening of Friday, October 3, we’ll join our friends and colleagues from the Association of Nova Scotia Museums and the Nova Scotia Library Association to celebrate the outstanding contributions of all of our members! (Time and venue details coming soon!) Please find the links below for the awards nomination forms, which can be filled and…
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The CNSA has teamed up with our friends and colleagues in museums and libraries to organize another Libraries, Archives, Museums Nova Scotia (LAMNS) joint conference, which will take place Halifax/Kjipuktuk from October 2-4, 2025. The LAMNS Conference Planning Committee is is inviting proposals for conference presentations, panels, and lightening sessions on the theme of INTERSECTIONS – adaptability, sustainability, and community connections in libraries, archives, and museums. Presentation/Panel topics may include, but are not limited to: To submit a proposal: Please include the name(s) of the presenter(s)/panelists and their contact information plus: See the Call for Proposals for full submission details.…
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The 2025 CNSA Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday, June 16, 2025. Join us over lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to find out what we’ve been up to this year and will be the next! All are welcome! Simply register to attend, and you’ll be sent the Zoom link. Documents for review and approval:
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We are looking for two enthusiastic volunteers to fill upcoming vacancies on our Executive: Treasurer and Member-at-Large, Communications/Awards! The Executive meets via Zoom once a month (except July and August) on a Friday morning, so anyone in the province can be part of the team. Both are rewarding positions that offer key support to the CNSA and our members! CNSA Treasurer In addition to attending monthly Executive meetings, the Treasurer oversees the CNSA’s finances. The term for this position is 3 years, and responsibilities include: Membership in the CNSA (individual or an employee/volunteer of a member institution) is a requirement.…
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We’re seeking members for our two standing committees plus a new working group! All meetings take place on Zoom, so you can join from wherever you are in the province. We have great projects planned for each group – see full details & links to sign-up below! Education Committee The CNSA Education Committee oversees all of our educational offerings including our Core Courses and advanced workshops. The committee typically meets 4-6 times a year and members serve two-year terms. During their term, we’d like the committee to decide what workshops and possibly new Core Course the CNSA should offer to…
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The Council of Nova Scotia Archives is seeking proposals from individuals, teams, and/or organizations – preferably Mi’kmaw – to lead the development and delivery of a pilot workshop with/for a Mi’kmaw community or organization that is interested in learning about keeping or using archives.
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Did you know that copyright now lasts for 20 years longer than it used to? Can a machine be the author of a copyrighted work? Maybe it’s time for a copyright refresher! When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Akins Room, Nova Scotia Archives, and online via Zoom Instructor: Jean Dryden, MA, MLS, LLM(IP), PhD Workshop Format: Lecture, examples, handouts, and discussion In-person registration is open to CNSA members only. The workshop will not be recorded. This one-day workshop provides an overview of how copyright law works and presents the copyright provisions, including relevant case…
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