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New England Archivists Spring Conference

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The NEA Spring Meeting/40th Anniversary Meeting is quickly approaching! It’s March 21-23, 2013 at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Some of our very own Simmons GSLIS students and professors are presenting this year, guaranteeing an intellectually stimulating conference.

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! The schedule of events, hotel information, and registration information can be found here.

Please consider sharing a ride with your fellow students. This is a great way to pass the time and split the cost of gas. Use our Wiki to organize ride shares, synchronize MBTA Commuter Rail travel times, and/or find hotel roommates. Add your? name by signing in using your Simmons log-in credentials and editing the Wiki.

To boost your involvement and add a publication to your resume, volunteer to be an NEA Session Reporter. Find more information?here.

Can’t wait to see you in Worcester!

Volunteer & Publication Opportunity: NEA Session Reporter

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The NEA Program Committee and Newsletter are looking for Session Reporters for the Spring Meeting being held March 21-23, 2013 in Worcester, MA and have asked students for help. Writing a session report is a great way to add a publication to your resume!

Session reporters will write up a short summary of a session for publication in the NEA Newsletter. Reports for regular sessions should run between 300 and 500 words, while reports for discussion sessions should be between 150 and 200 words. If you have any questions about the requirements and guidelines for session reports, please visit the NEA website: http://newenglandarchivists.org/newsletter/submission_information.html

Once you have registered for the meeting, take a look at the program and choose which session you want to report on. Send an email to Rosalie Gartner at [email protected] with your name and contact information, along with the session name and date no later than Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

If you have any questions, please E-mail Rosalie at any time!

NEA Spring 2012 Meeting (Mar 23-24)

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WHEN: March 23-24, 2012
WHERE:??Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut

This spring NEA will host a conference on “DIY Archives” that will focus on the practical application of archival techniques. The sessions will emphasize professional sharing of simple and easy ways to provide better access and establish sustained preservation techniques without a huge budget.?For more information,?program?and?registration forms?go?here.?For SCoSAA?s?travelshare/roomshare?wiki, go?here.

Want to get reimbursed??You can get reimbursed by LISSA for the registration fee, transportation costs, accommodations, and more. More information about the process on LISSA?s?wiki.

Fall 2011 NEA Meeting (Oct 14-15)

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It’s Primary: Using Archives and Special Collections to Educate and Advocate

WHEN: October 14 – 15, 2011
WHERE: Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire

For more information, program and registration forms go?here.?For SCoSAA’s travelshare/roomshare wiki, go?here.

Want to get reimbursed? You can get reimbursed by LISSA for the registration fee, transportation costs, accommodations, and more. Register now, pay your fee, and submit your Form A and you can get that money back! More information about the process on LISSA?s?wiki.

News: New England Archivists’ Fall Meeting

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This is just a friendly reminder that the New England Archivists’ Fall Meeting will take place on?Friday and Saturday, October 14 & 15 at?Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The meeting theme is “Teaching with Primary Sources.” You can find details about registration and the program on the NEA website:?http://www.newenglandarchivists.org/meetings/meetings.html

Volunteer!
If you are wondering how you can contribute to the NEA Fall Meeting and get more involved in NEA, consider volunteering to be a session reporter. Your report on the session content will be published in the NEA Newsletter. If you are interested in this opportunity, e-mail Amanda ([email protected]) or Camille ([email protected]) and we will put you in touch with the NEA newsletter contact.

Also, SCoSAA is looking for students to write blog entries about their experiences at NEA. Contact Amanda or Camille for more information, and be sure to check out the SAA blog entries that are still being posted:http://slis.simmons.edu/blogs/scosaa/category/blog/

NEA Scholarship!
Remember that SCoSAA is holding an NEA Scholarship contest! The deadline to enter is?October 1.? Enter your name in the contest by filling out this easy form:?https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5iUkc4OVNrYU9qcGtpSElWT1ktX2c6MQ Contact SCoSAA treasurer Sarah Funke Donovan ([email protected]) with any questions.

NEA Room/ride share Wiki!
Are you looking for a ride or a roommate? Do you have extra space in your car and want to share the cost of gas or a rental? SCoSAA is hosting a room/ride share wiki?http://slis.simmons.edu/mw/scosaa/Main_Page. Leave your name and contact information and check back often for new names.

LISSA Professional Development Reimbursement
The NEA Fall Meeting qualifies for LISSA Professional Development Reimbursement. The Fall 2011 deadline to request Professional Development Reimbursement is?October 11. For more information, see the LISSA Wiki:http://slis.simmons.edu/wikis/lissa/Professional_development_reimbursement_policy

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. The NEA meetings are wonderful opportunities to network with professionals and learn about the archives profession outside of the classroom. We hope to see you there!