News & EVENTS

If you're thinking about joining us in Portland, Maine for the New England Archivists Spring 2016 Meeting, you have until this Sunday night to register at the early-bird rate. The lower rate will be in effect through MIDNIGHT on February 28th. After that the advance rates will kick-in.

The early-bird rates for the NEA workshops also are available only through this Sunday at midnight. Take advantage of the lower rates and sign up for two of our three workshops being offered*  For more information on NEA’s workshops, visit the Spring 2016 Meeting online program. All workshops will be held at Portland’s By the Bay Hotel and Convention Center on March 31, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Register today to ensure your early-bird rates.

ORAL HISTORY WORKSHOP: Interested in starting an oral history project at your institution? Wondering what the best methods are for recording and preserving interviews? Join the experts from the Vermont Folklife Center and register for Oral History: Approaches, Technology, Preservation, and get hands-on experience with the interviewing process. In the afternoon, learn more about the digital preservation of oral history interviews and the best tools to use throughout the oral history project. Register online on the NEA website.

ELECTRONIC RECORDS WORKSHOP: Flexing your born digital muscles? Register for SAA’s [DAS] Arrangement and Description of Electronic Records, Part I #1633. Registration and information for this workshop can be found on SAA’s website.

*Please note: the Archivists and Active Learning Workshop is now sold out.

*NEA Boston Spring 2015 Social Event!*

The NEA Membership Committee invites all NEA members to an upcoming joint social event with Digital Commonwealth. Chat with fellow members, network a bit, and get to know the Digital Commonwealth. All are welcome. NEA purchases snacks, drinks on your own.

Thursday, March 10, 2016
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Audubon Boston Bar and Restaurant
838 Beacon Street | Boston, MA

Mass Transportation:
Nearest MBTA Subway Stops: St. Mary's Street (Green Line C); Fenway (Green Line D)
Nearest MBTA Bus line: 47; CT2

See you on the 10th! 

Looking for a ride to the New England Archivists Spring 2016 Meeting, or willing to share a spot in your car in exchange for fine company (and/or gas money)? We've created an online, self-service carpooling sign-up sheet where you can connect with other members looking to share a ride. 

Just enter your name and contact info, when and from where you're traveling, and whether you're a driver (with a car) or a rider. Then, wait to be contacted by other carpoolers, or go ahead and contact others who list pick-up locations and dates in line with your travel plans.

**Please note that members are entirely responsible for making their own arrangements, including meeting times, sharing the cost of gas, etc., and for following through with their plans.**

ABOUT PARKING AT THE INN BY THE BAY HOTEL:
If you are a registered overnight guest at Inn By the Bay, parking is $10.00 per night. Overnight guests park in the area underneath the hotel. If you are traveling in for the day, the charge to park at Inn By the Bay is $5.00. Daytime guests park in the multi-level lot beside the hotel. Please note that this lot will likely be set up as pay upon entry and CASH only—please come prepared! Spots do not need to be reserved in advance.

If you're thinking about joining us in Portland, Maine for the New England Archivists Spring 2016 Meeting, you only have a week left to register at the early-bird rate. The lower rate will be in effect through MIDNIGHT on Sunday, February 28th. After that the advance rates will kick-in.

And if you need accommodations -- now is the time to book them. The Inn by the Bay Hotel where the meeting takes place is nearly sold out for Friday, April 1st. There are still rooms available for Wednesday March 30th and Thursday March 31st. Our special rates will still be in effect at the hotel until the March 1st deadline. Call to reserve a room at the NEA special rate ($125/night): 800-345-5050 (reference the NEA Meeting).

Below is a list of nearby hotels and lodging that might be good alternates if the meeting hotel is booked.

See you in Portland!

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Westin Portland Harborview
157 High Street, Portland ME
westinportlandharborview.com
4 minute walk to Inn By the Bay

Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront
321 Commercial Street, Portland ME
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pwmcd-courtyard-portland-downtown-waterfront
9 minute walk to Inn By the Bay

Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port
433 Fore Street, Portland ME
www.portlandoldport.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home
9 minute walk to Inn By the Bay

The Press Hotel (former home of the Portland Press Herald)
119 Exchange Street, Portland ME
www.thepresshotel.com
11 minute walk to Inn By the Bay

Inn at St. John
939 Congress Street, Portland ME
www.innatstjohn.com
20 minute walk to Inn By the Bay

The deadline for NEA's three professional development awards ENDS today, Monday, February 22nd. Please send your applications and supporting documents to the individual award chairs by the end of today.

Richard W. Hale, Jr. Professional Development Award

The Richard W. Hale Award is given annually by NEA to promote the professional development of archivists in the region. Individual members of NEA are invited to apply for the award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/awards/hale

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to Jessica Sedgwick (jmsedg@gmail.com), Hale Award Committee Chair, by February 22, 2016.

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Richard L. Haas Records Management Award

The Richard L. Haas Records Management Award is given annually by NEA in support of a project that promotes increased cooperation, understanding, and knowledge between the archival and records management professions. Applicants need not be a member of NEA to receive this award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/awards/haas

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to Silvia Mejia (silvia.mejia@gmail.com), Haas Award Committee Chair, by February 22, 2016.

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Audio/Visual Professional Development Award

The A/V Professional Development Award is given annually by NEA to promote the professional development of members in the areas of moving image, recorded sound, and time-based media. Individual members of NEA are invited to apply for the award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/av_award

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to Erica Boudreau (ericacathryn@gmail.com), AV Professional Development Award Committee Chair, by February 22, 2016.

The New England Archivists Spring 2016 Meeting program committee has organized two special events for the meeting in Portland, Maine on April 1-2. Saturday February 20th is last day to sign-up to be one of the participants in these events:

FRIDAY APRIL 1: STORYSLAM

The deadline for the New England Archivists' Spring 2016 Meeting early-bird registration is February 28th. Register now to take advantage of NEA pre-conference workshops in Portland, Maine. Learn valuable skills and network with your colleagues in one of three workshops being offered.

Interested in starting an oral history project at your institution? Wondering what the best methods are for recording and preserving interviews? Join the experts from the Vermont Folklife Center and register for Oral History: Approaches, Technology, Preservation, and get hands-on experience with the interviewing process. In the afternoon, learn more about the digital preservation of oral history interviews and the best tools to use throughout the oral history project. Register online on the NEA website.

Flexing your born digital muscles? Register for SAA’s [DAS] Arrangement and Description of Electronic Records, Part I #1633. Registration and information for this workshop can be found on SAA’s website.

Looking to do more with your collections? Hoping to engage students and educators with primary sources? Register for Archivists & Active Learning: Fostering Student Engagement and Learning Opportunities in Archives. During this workshop you will discuss innovative ways for engaging students across grade levels while forming collaborative relationships with educational institutions. Participants will leave this workshop with a lesson plan based on their archival collections along with methods of implementation. Register online on the NEA website.

For more information on NEA’s workshops, visit the Spring 2016 Meeting online program. All workshops will be held at Portland’s By the Bay Hotel and Convention Center on March 31, 2016, from 9AM-5PM. Register today to ensure your early-bird rates.

The New England Archivists are looking for nominations for two awards:

ARCHIVAL ADVOCACY AWARD If you know a colleague outside the field of archives who has dedicated themselves to helping archivists and archives in New England, consider nominating them for an Archival Advocacy Award. See the NEA website for criteria for eligibility and more details.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD If you know a colleague who has been a leader, promoting and furthering the objectives of NEA, consider nominating them for a Distinguished Service Award. See the NEA website for criteria for eligibility and more details.

Nominations for both awards must be submitted by Tuesday February 16, 2016. Please send nominations and supporting documentation to Jill Snyder, Immediate Past President jillannsnyder@gmail.com.

Since our previous announcement this past week about Portland and the Spring 2016 Meeting, we've had so many reservations at The Inn By the Bay Hotel and Convention Center, we've almost filled our entire room block! While that is great news for the Spring 2016 Meeting, it does make things more limited. 

Standard double rooms at the $125 rate on Friday, 4/1, have sold out, but standard king rooms at $135 and executive double rooms at $145 are still available. Call 1-800-345-5050 and reference the NEA Meeting to reserve a room at these new rates. 

The deadline for NEA's three professional development awards has been extended to Monday, February 22nd!

Richard W. Hale, Jr. Professional Development Award

The Richard W. Hale Award is given annually by NEA to promote the professional development of archivists in the region. Individual members of NEA are invited to apply for the award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/awards/hale 

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to Jessica Sedgwick (jmsedg@gmail.com), Hale Award Committee Chair, by February 22, 2016.

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Richard L. Haas Records Management Award

The Richard L. Haas Records Management Award is given annually by NEA in support of a project that promotes increased cooperation, understanding, and knowledge between the archival and records management professions. Applicants need not be a member of NEA to receive this award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/awards/haas 

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to Silvia Mejia (silvia.mejia@gmail.com), Haas Award Committee Chair, by February 22, 2016.

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Audio/Visual Professional Development Award

The A/V Professional Development Award is given annually by NEA to promote the professional development of members in the areas of moving image, recorded sound, and time-based media. Individual members of NEA are invited to apply for the award. For more information on the award and submitting an application, go to: newenglandarchivists.org/av_award 

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to Erica Boudreau (ericacathryn@gmail.com), AV Professional Development Award Committee Chair, by February 22, 2016.