REPS Roundup: November 13, 2017

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November 13, 2017


REPS Roundup is the weekly newsletter of the Roundtable for Early Professionals and Students. Each issue includes news items, events, and opportunities to keep you informed about the archives profession. Have an announcement to add to the Roundup? Email the editor: Kyle Boyd.


In this issue: REPS News // NEA News // SAA News //
Events // In the Media


REPS News

Join Us. We are looking for people to join the REPS Steering Committee in the Events Coordinator and Student Liaison positions. You can nominate yourself here.

NEA News

NEA Newsletter. Back cover photo submissions are due Wednesday, November 15th to Sally Blanchard-O’Brien and articles are due Wednesday, November 15th to Sean Parke.

SAA News

Call for Program Proposals. Proposals for the 2018 joint annual meeting are due November 15, 2017.

Survey on Professional Development Support. The Membership Committee would like to learn more about the nature and extent of employer support SAA members receive for professional development. Click here to take this brief survey before November 22nd.

Volunteer.  SAA is seeking volunteers to serve on appointed groups. More information can be found here.

Events

Management of Government Records: A State Archivist’s Perspective
Thursday, November 16th
11:30am – 1:30pm
Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum
220 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA
Buy tickets here: http://www.armaboston.org/article.html?aid=406

In the Media

The Harlem Hellfighters were captured in a famous photo. Now a retired archivist has uncovered their stories.

Portland’s Kristen Gwinn-Becker is throwing open the archives.

Manufacturing Impact: Why We Digitize


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Sent on behalf of the REPS Leadership Team: Lauren VanDenBerg, Molly Brown, Kyle Boyd, and Lucy Ross.

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