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We are pleased to share the schedule for our 2017 conference: CNSA 2017 Conference Schedule The early-bird deadline for registration has been extended to Friday, April 28th, 2017. Please visit the conference page under the “Events” tab on the top menu to register (online or via a downloadable form). Looking forward to seeing you in Halifax!
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The CNSA will host a pre-conference workshop on May 10, 2017, on the History of Photography. This workshop will survey photography’s major technical developments since its invention in the early nineteenth century, and examine how photography has been used and understood by practitioners over the centuries. Our instructor, Sharon Murray, is a PhD candidate in Art History at Concordia University specializing in photographic history and theory. She has published articles in Archivaria, Ceil Variable magazine, and the Journal of Canadian Studies, and a chapter in the book, Depicting Canada’s Children. Now based in Halifax, Sharon teaches courses on the history photography at NSCAD University. She…
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Our 2017 Spring Conference, “Facilitating Accessibility; Celebrating Diversity”, will be held May 11-12, 2017, at Nova Scotia Archives in Halifax. We look forward to welcoming you for two days of inspiring sessions on accessibility and diversity in archives. We encourage you to visit this space, as well as our Facebook page, to get the latest schedule updates. We will also be hosting a pre-conference workshop on May 10, 2017, on the History of Photography. This workshop will survey photography’s major technical developments since its invention in the early nineteenth century, and examine how photography has been used and understood by…
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The Board and Education Committee of the CNSA invite you to register for the annual spring conference, “Facilitating Accessibility; Celebrating Diversity”, which will take place on May 11-12, 2017, at Nova Scotia Archives in Halifax. We are also pleased to be hosting a pre-conference workshop, the History of Photography, on May 10, 2017, also at Nova Scotia Archives. Please visit the Event pages for the workshop and conference to learn more and to register. We look forward to seeing you in Halifax in May!
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The CNSA will present the 2017 spring conference on May 11-12, 2017, at Nova Scotia Archives. This year, we’ll celebrate Accessibility & Diversity as our theme, and we invite all of our members to join us for two full days of sessions on these themes from an archival perspective. Registration will open shortly on our website – please stay tuned, and mark your calendars for May 11-12. We look forward to seeing you in Halifax!
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The Documentary Heritage Communities Program 2017-2018 – Call Letter for Library and Archives Canada’s Contributions Program Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2017–2018 funding cycle for the Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP). This contribution program increases the ability of local documentary heritage institutions to sustain and preserve Canada’s documentary heritage. The contributions support the development of Canada’s local archival and library communities and their professional associations by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to and promote documentary heritage. Contributions also provide opportunities for local documentary heritage communities to evolve and remain sustainable.…
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The 2016/2017 Provincial Archival Development Program (PADP) is now up and running! The PADP offers a unique opportunity for CNSA Institutional members to receive funding for their archival projects, including: – global preservation assessments and implementing preservation projects; – arrangement and description projects of holdings related to underrepresented groups (or that nagging backlog of unprocessed records); – projects that help to promote your archives as you seek to connect with new audiences. The 2016-2017 applications are now available via the Nova Scotia Archives web site: http://archives.novascotia.ca/padp Please see the PADP guidelines for more details of eligible projects. The PADP program…
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Early Bird Conference Rate Extended to August 28! We have received huge interest and registration for this year’s special joint conference of the Association of Nova Scotia Museums (ANSM), the Council of Nova Scotia Archives (CNSA), the Library Boards Association of Nova Scotia (LBANS), and the Nova Scotia Library Association (NSLA)! In making our conference even more accessible, we are extending our early bird deadline to Friday, August 28 2015. “Public Spaces, Community Places” is this year’s theme and will be held in Halifax from September 25-27. For professionals or those who are interested in the field of archives,…
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Volunteer Opportunities Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 2015 ALM Conference! Below you’ll find a list of volunteer opportunities that are available. Volunteer Coordinator The Volunteer Coordinator will organize conference volunteers and their work including: Preparing and implementing a coordination plan Recruiting and training volunteers for the conference Developing tools and materials used for volunteer coordination Performing other functions required to ensure successful coordination of conference volunteers Help volunteers meet role expectations Resolve volunteer problems which may arise in delivering an exciting and successful conference! This position will require a volunteer with strong organizational, interpersonal, and…
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Announcing the Must Attend, First Ever ALM Conference September 25-27, 2015, Halifax, Nova Scotia There is a common thread in what archives, libraries and museums do: we collect, manage, and share resources. The approaches and perspectives may be from different fields, but the knowledge sharing, technology, access and future of information resources, and places in which they exist are a common conversation. We have the opportunity to learn and exchange with each other to offer Nova Scotians the engagement and public and community resources they seek. The conference website is now live! Look through the program and see the opportunities: almconference.ca…
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