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Accessibility in Archives Virtual Lunch and Learn
The Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming workshop:
Accessibility in Archives Virtual Lunch and Learn with Michael Marlatt!
Join us for an interactive session with Dr. Michael Marlatt—archivist and archival accessibility advocate—on building more accessible digital and physical archival spaces. This workshop brings a person-centered approach to archival accessibility that not only looks to benefit users but also donors, staff, interns and students. Michael will share some concepts and recommendations from his lived experience and previous research. Note that this workshop is not academic in nature and encourages attendee participation. Dr. Marlatt will guide participants through key accessibility concepts and foster a collaborative environment to explore how archival institutions can better include disabled people, neurodivergent individuals, and people living with chronic illnesses.
Facilitator: Dr. Michael Marlatt
Dr. Michael Marlatt is a disabled film archivist, archival producer, and archival accessibility consultant. He received his PhD from York University’s Communications and Culture Program where he examined accessibility gaps in moving image archival education. Michael has previously held archival accessibility workshops with higher education, broadcast archives, government archives, non-profits, and archival professional organizations. He has written on archival accessibility for such journals as The Moving Image, Journal of Film Preservation, and Archival Outlook with a chapter in the book Preserving Disability: Disability and the Archival Profession.
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm NDT*
Location: Online via Google Hangouts
Registration deadline: June 16, 2025
To register, please fill out the following form by 12:00 PM NDT on Monday, June 16:
The Larry Dohey Award
Do you know an individual, group, or organization that has made a significant impact in the archival field?
Nominations are now open for the Larry Dohey Award.
Named after Larry Dohey, director of programming and public engagement at The Rooms in St. John’s, Newfoundland, the purpose of this award is to identify and honour members of the ACA whose work has raised public awareness of archives and recordkeeping, and to recognize, celebrate, and encourage outstanding examples of advocacy and outreach within the archives and records profession.
More information about the award, the criteria for nomination, and the nomination form can be found here:
https://archivists.ca/Honours-and…/Outreach-and-Advocacy
Deadline April 14, 2025 – 11:59 PM PT
ANLA Membership Fees & Categories for 2025-2026
As we approach the upcoming membership renewal season and dig out from all this snow, we wanted to take a moment to update you on some important changes to ANLA’s membership categories and fees, which were approved at our last AGM.
Why ANLA Membership Matters
As an ANLA member, you receive valuable benefits, including:
– Access to training in archival skills and practices through workshops, seminars, and lectures
– Professional advice through consultations (email, phone, and on-site visits)
– Inclusion of your institution’s finding aids in our ARC-ANLA database, connecting researchers to your collections
– Subscription to our members-only email list with updates on workshops, job opportunities, and archival news
– Free admission to The Rooms (excluding parking and discounts for events, programs, the gift shop, and the café)
Additionally, membership is a requirement for applying to some provincial government heritage funds.
- Student/Underemployed/Retired Member – $25/year
- Individual Member – $35/year
- Associate Institutional Member – $60/year
For institutions that are interested in archives or house archival material, primarily community-based, not-for-profit, or volunteer-oriented organizations. - Institutional Member – $75/year
For institutions with three or more full-time staff members expressly employed in archival work.
We appreciate your ongoing support and encourage you to renew your membership to continue enjoying these benefits. If you have any questions or need further information, please reach out to us at office@anla.nf.ca or call (709) 726-2867.