The ArchivesSpace Virtual Member Forum Planning Committee is seeking proposals for presentations, lightning round speakers, and discussions for our 2024 Virtual Member Forum, taking place on March 26th-27th.

We welcome presentations and discussion topics on anything related to your work. This could include using, managing, developing, or actively contributing to the ArchivesSpace application and community.

Examples of topics for presentations or facilitated discussions include:

• Demonstrations of workflows using different modules or features of the application.
• Managing digital objects in ArchivesSpace.
• Developing local training and documentation.
• Workflows and tips for editing existing records in ArchivesSpace or other data cleanup projects.
• Examples of anti-racism, anti-colonialism and redescription work being executed in ArchivesSpace.
• Demonstrations of plugins or tools you’ve developed to make your work in ArchivesSpace easier.
• Testimonials and stories about engaging in the ArchivesSpace community

To submit a proposal, fill out the submission form. 

Please be prepared to provide a short proposal, no more than 250 words, about a topic, initiative, problem, question, idea, or program you are working on or thinking about. All proposal submissions are welcome.

The submission deadline is March 5, 2024.

We will be reviewing and accepting proposals on a rolling basis. We encourage you to get proposals in early. 

Active participation of the ArchivesSpace community continues to make this event a success.  Some sessions will be recorded and available to participants on the Virtual Member Forum wiki in the weeks following the forum.

When:  
March 26-27, 2024

March 26, 2024, (find your local time)

March 26, 2024,  (find your local time)

March 27, 2024, (find your local time)

Where:

All online via Zoom, with opportunities to join via computer or phone

Who Can Attend:

Anyone from an ArchivesSpace member organization is welcome to attend.  This is a free event but registration is required.

Registration is available to individuals from ArchivesSpace member institutions only. Registration is required for each session and registration for each session can be found at the beginning of that session's agenda. If you register for any event during the forum, you will receive connection information via Zoom.  If you register for one session, you are guaranteed a spot in that session only.  You must register for all activities you plan to attend. 

This year's Virtual Member Forum is the successor to the Online Forums we held in previous years. To better support our member community and recognize their direct contributions to the development and sustainability of the ArchivesSpace application, registration for this year's event is open to users from ArchivesSpace member organizations only.

Registration:
 

March 26, 2024 - Session A registration: 

March 26, 2024 - Session B registration: 

March 27, 2024 - Session C registration: 

Our Virtual Member Forum adheres to the ArchivesSpace Code of Conduct. We seek to provide a welcoming, fun, and safe community experience for everyone. The full text of the code of conduct is available at https://archivesspace.org/archivesspace-code-of-conduct. 

Virtual Member Forum Evaluation: