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ANLA Board Vacancies

ANLA is looking for 2 directors to sit on its 7-person executive board. Terms of these positions will run until ANLA’s next AGM in June 2018. You must be a member in good standing of the organization and be ready to attend monthly meetings, either in person or via teleconferencing, Skype or other distance method. Meetings are usually held at 5:30 p.m. Newfoundland time, 5 p.m. in Labrador.

Nominations to these positions will be reviewed by the current ANLA board, who are empowered by Section 5-7 of the organization`s by-laws to make appointments as necessary to fill any vacancies that occur between AGMs.

Below is a job description. If you have any further questions please call the ANLA office. This short term appointment is a good opportunity to see if you would be interested in being an ANLA Board member for a longer term!

Director, ANLA Executive Board

 Job purpose: Actively promote ANLA within the heritage community through participation in various ANLA and sister organization activities and events

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Attend all executive, special and general meetings, either in person or via a teleconferencing format
  • Sit on as either a member or chair of at least one ANLA Committee
  • Carry out special projects as assigned by the executive

These duties generally take 2-3 hours per month.

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ANLA Introduction to archival practice workshop October 30 – November 3, 2017

ANLA will be offering its five-day introductory Basic Archives workshop from October 30 – November 3, 2017 in St. John’s. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to obtain physical, administrative and  intellectual control of both your historical records and the records of your organization.

Cost: $150 (includes 1 year individual membership and a copy of ANLA’s nationally-recognized Basic Archives binder)

Pre-registration required. Registration deadline October 24, 2017.

Some financial assistance for transportation costs is available for members: contact the ANLA office for more information.

For further information contact the ANLA office.

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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR CULTURAL PROPERTY

Date: September 13-14, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: St. John’s, NL; Venue to be determined.

In this two day workshop, participants will learn how to recognize and identify organisms that are detrimental to the longevity of collections. Participants will also learn how to decide how to respond to the discovery of pests from a suite of options. There will also be an opportunity to learn how to assess cultural property for pest risks and propose an IPM plan to mitigate them.

This workshop is beneficial for staff and volunteers of cultural facilities who are responsible for the physical integrity, research, exhibition and other utility values of collections of cultural property, all of which are harmed by pest activity.

This workshop is an elective course for the Museum Studies Certificate Program. For more information about this program, please contact Sarah Wade, Professional Development Coordinator via email at swade@nf.aibn.com or at (709) 722 9034.

Instructors: Thomas Strang, Canadian Conservation Institute
Enrolment Limits: Maximum of 25.
Registration Fees: $180 for MANL and ANLA members, $205 for non-members (LUNCH INCLUDED)
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2017

Cancellations received less than 5 days in advance are not eligible for refunds. Participants who do not attend remain responsible for full payment.

 

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STILL SPACE, LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Strategic planning!

ANLA is holding a strategic planning session to help us determine directions for our organization’s future over the next five years. The session will take place on Saturday June 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Road, St. John’s.

Our previous experience with strategic plans has shown us that a strategic plan is a very effective means of ensuring that our organization stays focussed on its mandate and on the needs and objectives of its members. The last strategic plan, which covered the years between 2011 and 2015, was a great support to our organization, especially in the face of shifting funding opportunities. The object of this session is to consult members about the basics of a strategic plan for 2016-2020.

Some travel and accommodation support is available to ANLA members from outside St. John’s who wish to attend the session. Accommodation will be provided for the nights of June 16 and 17, which could also enable participants to attend ANLA’s AGM. Contact the ANLA office for further details.

Register for this event by contacting the ANLA office. Registration deadline is June 12, 2017.

If you are not able to attend this session but would still like to have input in the strategic planning process we would welcome your written submissions.

Please see your e-mail for a copy of the 2011-2015 strategic plan.

Plan to attend and be involved in shaping ANLA’s future activities!

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AGM & Luncheon

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON

June 16, 2017

The Annual General Meeting and Luncheon for the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives will be held at The Lantern, Barnes Road, St. John’s, commencing at 9:00 a.m. Payment of membership fees for 2017-2018 welcomed. (We ask that you fill out a membership renewal form.)

Parking: Please not that parking at The Lantern is limited.  Attending members are encouraged to car pool or use public transport.

 

What’s on the schedule:

Morning:

8:30 – 9 a.m.   Coffee

9:30 a.m.  Welcome to the 2017 AGM: Emily Gushue

Introduction of Current Executive

Approval of the Agenda

Approval of Minutes of 2016 AGM

Business arising from the Minutes

Reports:

  • President’s Report: Emily Gushue
  • Treasurer’s Report: Kayla Burry

Committee Reports:

  • Education: Nicole Penney
  • IT: Aimee Chaulk
  • Outreach: Emily Gushue

PDO Report: Mary Ellen Wright

10:45 a.m.                                                     BREAK

11:15 a.m.                        Nominations of the Executive

11:30 a.m.                        Archives Around the Province: Presentations/Updates

Other Business

 

Luncheon:  12:30 pm – 2 p.m. Cost to members: $15.00   RSVP required – please contact the ANLA office by June 12 if you wish to attend the luncheon. Please mention any dietary restrictions.

Menu: Soup, sandwiches and dessert

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Archives Advisor out of office

Due to some essential electrical work at our office, our Archives Advisor Mary Ellen will be working from home next week. She will be available via email and will be checking phone messages.

She’ll be back in the office after the long weekend!

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Basic Archives workshop May 2017

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!

Depending on sufficient registration, ANLA proposes to offer its five-day introductory Basic Archives workshop from May 15-19, 2017 in St. John’s. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to obtain physical, administrative and  intellectual control of both your historical records and the records of your organization. This five-day workshop is intended to introduce participants to basic archival skills through in-class exercises and “hands-on” demonstrations.  Topics to be covered include:

  • introduction to archival concepts and vocabulary
  • appraisal and selection of archival material
  • arrangement of archival material
  • description of archival material
  • preservation of archival material
  • access and reference issues

Cost: $150 (includes 1 year individual membership and a copy of ANLA’s nationally-recognized Basic Archives binder)

Pre-registration required: minimum registration of 10 people required

More details to follow. For further information contact the ANLA office.

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Workshop: Planning digitization projects

The Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives presents a workshop on

Planning digitization projects

April 27- 28, 2017  9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre Conference Room, 200 Military Road, St. John’s (tentative)

Day one of this two-day workshop will introduce participants to digitization standards for specific media. Day two of the workshop will focus on planning a digitization project and will include advice for people who don’t know much about the digital world.  The session will conclude with presentations from organizations which have done or are now doing large digitization projects.

Registration deadline: Participants must register for this course by April 24, 2017.

Fees:   One day: $50 for ANLA members              $75 for non-members

Both days $100 for ANLA members         $125 for non-members

Some financial assistance for transportation costs is available for members: please contact the ANLA office for more information.

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Reminder: Survey of Heritage Institutions

Just a reminder that we have just passed the halfway mark for the deadline to fill out the 2017 Government of Canada Survey of Heritage Institutions. This survey collects information that’s extremely useful to our provincial heritage community. Please take the time to fill it out if you haven’t already done so!