Registration for the upcoming joint meeting of CIMA and the Society of Southwest Archivists is now open. Please download and print the form (found here). Early bird registration fees are only $135. After May 4th the registration fee increases to $160.
Mail the completed form and a check made out to CIMA/SSA Joint Conference 2012 to:
c/o Doug Kupel, Conference Treasurer
P.O. Box 878
Phoenix, AZ 85001-0878
More information about the conference can be found on the Conferences page.
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As you know, CIMA will be holding its annual spring meeting next year at a joint conference with the Society of Southwest Archivists in Mesa, Arizona on May 23rd through 26th, 2012. The conference theme is “Enriching the Archives Experience,” drawing on the Arizona centennial rally “Celebrate the Arizona Experience.”
The meeting sessions will cover a wide range of timely topics including leadership, preservation of digital material, institutional repositories, collaborations and consortiums (including the role of regional archival associations), and MPLP. Attendees will have an opportunity to exchange ideas with new professionals by attending a graduate student poster session. The meeting will also include preconference workshops on Wednesday, May 23rd.
The preliminary conference program is now available. For more information about conference rates, hotel accommodations, and other activities, click here.
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We are happy to announce the 2012 CIMA Awards will be presented at the joint meeting with the Society of Southwest Archivists in Phoenix, Arizona on May 23-26, 2012. Two awards will be presented at that time: the CIMA Life-Time Achievement Award and the CIMA Service Award.
The prestigious CIMA Life-Time Achievement Award acknowledges and demonstrates appreciation for a life of service and leadership in the archival profession, by the peers and colleagues of the recipient. Last year’s recipient was Max Evans, Senior Archives Advisor, LDS Church History Department. The CIMA Service Award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the CIMA organization, or to the archival profession in general in recent years. The award is given in appreciation for their service and leadership, by the peers and colleagues of the recipient, but to a recipient who may not yet qualify for the CIMA Life-Time Achievement Award. Last year’s recipient was Steve Sturgeon, outgoing manuscripts curator at Utah State University.
Both awards are given one-time annually, during CIMA’s annual meeting. Recipients do not have to be CIMA members. To nominate someone for either award: please send us their name, along with a letter explaining why you think the person should be recognized by their peers. The deadline for submitting award nominations is February 3, 2012.
The CIMA Awards Committee will meet in early February to determine its recommendations for the names of the award recipients. These recommendations will be submitted for final approval to the CIMA Council and Officers. The names of this year’s award recipients will be announced in March in advance of the spring conference.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in the nomination process. You may email your nomination to: sukim.chung@unlv.edu, with the subject “CIMA Awards Committee.” Or mail your nomination to:
Su Kim Chung, CIMA Awards Committee Chair
Special Collections, UNLV Libraries
4505 Maryland Parkway @ Box 457010
Las Vegas, NV 89154-7010
You may remain anonymous. The awards committee is comprised of representatives, from each state of the region.
For further questions or concerns, please contact:
sukim.chung@unlv.edu or
Phone: (702) 895-2241
Fax: (702) 895-2253
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Just a reminder that there are two CIMA-sponsored events coming up in the next two weeks:
The Utah Fall Caucus will be held on Friday, September 30th at the Utah State Archives in Salt Lake City. The program, “Preservation Issues in a Digital World,” will focus on digital preservation and media formats. More information on registration can be found on the Conferences page.
CIMA is also sponsoring a Conservation Workshop in association with the Nevada Library Association (NLA), to be held on October 6th in Carson City, Nevada. This workshop is offered by Michael Frazier, who is also offering a Book and Paper Conservation Workshop Series in Las Vegas between October and April. More information about the NLA workshop is available on their website.
A free working lunch is included in the Conservation Workshop in Carson City. The archival community is invited to this luncheon, whether or not you will be attending the workshop or conference. We will be addressing state archival issues, and we will further discuss the formation of an official Nevada Archives Caucus, sponsored by CIMA. Questions about the workshops or the CIMA Nevada Caucus organizational meeting can be addressed to:
Michael Frazier, conservator
Special Collections
UNLV Libraries
4505 Maryland Parkway @ Box 457010
Las Vegas, NV 89154-7010
(702) 895-2240
Fax: (702) 895-2253
email: michael.frazier@unlv.edu
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Next year’s annual meeting will be a joint conference with CIMA and the Society of Southwest Archivists (SSA), to be held on May 23-26, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. We hope that you are planning to attend, and encourage you to participate in the program. The conference theme is “Enriching the Archives Experience,” drawing on the Arizona centennial rally “Celebrate the Arizona Experience.”
As Arizona celebrates its first one hundred years of statehood, looking back over the years and imagining the future, we as archivists will explore ways to enrich the archival experience. The 2012 program committee invites you to submit a proposal for an educational session to share with your colleagues! As we all continue to face a variety of challenges, this is a critical time to highlight and develop the unique contributions of archives.
Topics of interest:
Session proposals may be submitted using the online form. The proposal deadline is Wednesday November 23, 2011. Early proposals are encouraged!
Formats: Sessions are scheduled for 90 minutes and typically consist of three papers or a panel discussion. Other formats are also welcomed. Individual papers may also be submitted with appropriate proposal information. Information on Student Poster sessions is also available on the SSA website. The Program Committee may form sessions based on individual papers submitted.
Inquiries may be sent to:
Amanda Focke
Rice University
Managing Co-Chair, 2012 SSA/CIMA Joint Program Committee
afocke@rice.edu
Phone: (713) 348-2124
FAX: (713) 348-6172
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