News & EVENTS

Have you ever had something interesting or unexpected happen while in the archives? Something funny, weird, wise, or unforgettable? Tell us about it during NEA's first StorySLAM: Moths in the Archives: Stories from the Stacks.

Based on the StorySLAM competitions developed by NYC non-profit literary society The Moth, there are only four ground rules to the NEA competition at the Spring 2016 Meeting:

-- First rule is all stories must be true

-- Second rule is all stories must be told, not read.

-- Third rule is there is a 5-minute time limit.

-- And fourth rule is to keep it anonymous -- don't betray confidentiality restrictions

Bring your wit and wisdom to the masses of New England archivists who are just waiting to hear a good story. And at the end of the evening, scores will be tallied and a winner announced. Submit an outline of your story by January 15, 2016 to be considered eligible for the NEA competition.

NEA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Friday, December 4, 2015

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hampshire College
Franklin Patterson Hall, Room 101
893 West St, Amherst, MA 01002

[Google Map with Driving Directions]

The final agenda for the December board meeting at Hampshire College is available on the NEA website.

All NEA members are welcome to attend the NEA Executive Board quarterly meeting on Friday, December 4th. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to NEA Vice President, Jennifer Gunter King (jking@hampshire.edu / 413-207-1416).

Unable to attend in person? NEA is committed to making our board meetings open to all members. If you would like to request remote access to part or all of the December meeting, please contact the Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator, Anna Clutterbuck-Cook (diversity@newenglandarchivists.org / 617-646-056) and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

You can always access board meeting minutes on the NEA website.


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DIRECTIONS TO HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE

Parking: If you plan on attending the meeting and you are driving, please fill out the following form for a parking pass to Hampshire College. You will need to print it so you can place it on your dashboard. This pass is good for either Dakin/Merrill student/visitor lot (in front of the Yiddish Book Center) or else the Library Lot.

Since Hampshire College is accessible only by car, please contact Jennifer Gunter King about rideshare information.

Franklin Patterson Hall https://goo.gl/maps/mH3i7bydUrB2
On entering Hampshire College from Rte. 116, turn left. At the first stop sign, turn left onto South Campus Drive and park in either the Dakin/Merrill or Library lots. Franklin Patterson Hall is located on your first right-hand turn into campus. It is an academic building next to Dakin Hall. Dakin is on the perimeter of campus, and Franklin Patterson is closer to the center of campus. There are two entrances to Franklin Patterson. The large entrance brings you to the campus lecture halls. To get to room 101, you go up a level of stairs and turn right into a hallway. 101 is at the end.

(Look for signs directing you to the NEA Board Meeting)

NEA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Friday, December 4, 2015

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hampshire College
Franklin Patterson Hall, Room 101
893 West St, Amherst, MA 01002

[Google Map with Driving Directions]

All NEA members are welcome to attend the NEA Executive Board quarterly meeting on Friday, December 4th. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to NEA Vice President, Jennifer Gunter King (jking@hampshire.edu / 413-207-1416).

Unable to attend in person? NEA is committed to making our board meetings open to all members. If you would like to request remote access to part or all of the December meeting, please contact the Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator, Anna Clutterbuck-Cook (diversity@newenglandarchivists.org / 617-646-056) and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

You can always access board meeting minutes on the NEA website.


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DIRECTIONS TO HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE

Parking: If you plan on attending the meeting and you are driving, please fill out the following form for a parking pass to Hampshire College. You will need to print it so you can place it on your dashboard. This pass is good for either Dakin/Merrill student/visitor lot (in front of the Yiddish Book Center) or else the Library Lot.

Since Hampshire College is accessible only by car, please contact Jennifer Gunter King about rideshare information.

Franklin Patterson Hall https://goo.gl/maps/mH3i7bydUrB2
On entering Hampshire College from Rte. 116, turn left. At the first stop sign, turn left onto South Campus Drive and park in either the Dakin/Merrill or Library lots. Franklin Patterson Hall is located on your first right-hand turn into campus. It is an academic building next to Dakin Hall. Dakin is on the perimeter of campus, and Franklin Patterson is closer to the center of campus. There are two entrances to Franklin Patterson. The large entrance brings you to the campus lecture halls. To get to room 101, you go up a level of stairs and turn right into a hallway. 101 is at the end.

It's the last day -- make your vote count!

Today (Friday November 13th) the voting for the next NEA VP/President-Elect, Secretary, and Representative-at-Large will end at 5pm EST. Your vote can make a difference for the future of the New England Archivists.

Vice President/President Elect
   -- Karen Adler Abramson
   -- Ellen Doon

Secretary
   -- Caitlin Birch
   -- Adrienne Pruitt

Representative-at-Large
   -- Abigail Cramer
   -- Liz Francis
   -- Ben Johnson
   -- Betsy J. Spekke

Just a reminder that the deadline for voting in the NEA election is this Friday November 13, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. EST. This is your opportunity to have a say who you want to lead NEA.

Check out the candidate's statements on the NEA website. 

Vice President/President Elect
   -- Karen Adler Abramson
   -- Ellen Doon

Secretary
   -- Caitlin Birch
   -- Adrienne Pruitt

Representative-at-Large
   -- Abigail Cramer
   -- Liz Francis
   -- Ben Johnson
   -- Betsy J. Spekke

EXPLORING THE EYE OF HISTORY: NEA SYMPOSIUM ON 19TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY

The New England Archivist Fall 2015 Meeting in Providence, RI, is less than a week away. And we have good news: online registration has been extended to November 7th. There are still spots to register for the symposium at this completely unique meeting focused on the identification and description of 19th-century photography. All presentations will be geared toward those who manage large photographic collections as well as those who work with these materials just occasionally, toward novices and seasoned archivists. Whatever your level of experience, this meeting will have something for you. For more information about the program, local resources (such as parking, hotels, and restaurants), and the registration process, see the NEA website or follow us on Twitter and Facebook using the hashtag #NEAfall15.

Looking forward to seeing you in Providence!