Details
- Location: Tufts University, Breed Memorial Hall (http://conferences.tufts.edu/space-detail/breed-memorial-hall)
- Date: May 3, 2018 (Thursday)
- Time: 9am - 5pm
- Parking: Parking & transportation
- Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/archivesspace-regional-forum-boston-2018-tickets-42955347601
- On-site volunteer signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCtn-iachta4-YD7DTQMuhlg7aG2JVvOi-eppnaNxY8/edit?usp=sharing
Goals, outcomes, objectives of regional forums
- Connecting people in their region
- Opportunities to hear how others are using ASpace
- Opportunities to learn new skills in using ASpace
- Opportunities to work together
- To meet more people and learn tips and tricks from each other
Program
Morning program
- Morning snacks/refreshments – sponsored by LYRASIS
| Time | Topic | Lead | Note | Time allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 9:08 am | Welcome remarks | Welcome message from Tufts University
| 5-10 minutes | |
| 9:09 am - 9:15 am | Welcome message | Welcome message from the program team
| Include updates/news | 5-10 minutes |
| 9:15 am - 9:45 am | Invited speaker presentation | Staff Interface enhancement recommendations
| 20 minutes for speakers; 10 minutes for questions | |
| 9:45 am - 10:15 am | Invited speaker conversation | Technology, Development, Collaboration, etc
| 20 minutes for speakers; 10 minutes for questions | |
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am | Break | 15 minutes | ||
| 10:30 am - 11:10 am | Lightning rounds |
| Slides | 40 minutes (5 min each speaker) |
| 11:10 am - 11:20 am | Lightning round q&a | For all speakers | 10 minutes | |
| 11:20 am - 11:30 am | Break | 10 minutes | ||
| 11:30 am - 12:00 | Break-out sessions |
| 30 minutes | |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Break for lunch on your own | Host institution will provide a list of nearby options for lunch. | 90 minutes |
Afternoon program
- Afternoon snacks/refreshments – sponsored by Atlas
| Time | Topics | Lead | Note | Time allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Afternoon activity | Afternoon program/workshop
|
| 2.5 hours |
| 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm | Closing remarks/wrap-up | Closing remarks from the program
| 5-10 minutes | |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Happy hour/mixer | ? |
After forum mixer/reception/happy hour
- Selection of appetizers – sponsored by Boston Library Consortium
- Five Horses Tavern - Davis Square
- Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located in Davis Square, walking distance of Tufts University. They serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Their bar also offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world, boasting 37 draft beers, 120 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list.
- Transportation options:
- Campus Shuttle from Breed Memorial Hall. Walk to Carmichael Hall for shuttle stop – (0.1 mile; 4 minute walk) – shuttle loops around campus
- Bus options from Breed Memorial Hall (94 Davis or 96 Harvard)
- Walking directions from Breed Memorial Hall (1.2 miles; 25 minute walk)
- Driving directions from Breed Memorial Hall (8 minute drive; street parking available)
- Open to everyone.
Evaluation
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Notes
Notes from the morning presentation are in this google drive folder. Special thanks to Anne Marie Lyons (Training and Library Solutions Consultant, Atlas Systems) for sharing these notes!
Photos
Do you have photos from the forum you'd like to share? Please upload them to this shared google drive folder: https://tinyurl.com/y88sgpa4