On behalf the Council of the Australian Society of Archivists and the Conference Organising Committee, I warmly invite you to register your attendance for the 27th Annual National Conference of the Australian Society of Archivists to be held in Melbourne - one of the “World’s Most Liveable Cities”, from the 12 - 17 October 2010.
The conference theme this year is Future Proof: Resilient Archives 2020 and Beyond.
The Conference Program Committee has developed an exciting and challenging program that will showcase how resilient archives and archivists can be when grappling with ever increasing quantities and variant forms of records, questions surrounding professional principles, practical methodologies, and the provision of access to archival collections continue to engage our attention.
The conference will examine generational change in archives and the wider social context and consider how the archives profession might respond to challenges and opportunities on offer. It will explore how archivists and archives services can achieve sufficient flexibility and resilience to thrive in the future, and examine implications of changes to traditional understandings of what an archive is and does. Measuring the worth of archives and their contribution to social capital will also be a major theme.
The conference will interest everyone involved in the collection and management of archives; in public and private organisations; and the wider community who benefit from the archives kept and maintained.
Keep an eye out for future updates on the website and I look forward to seeing you in Melbourne in October 2010.
Conference Convenor
Steve Stefanopoulos
Work Phone: 03 9823 8157 Mobile: 0418 546 103
Email: steve.stefanopoulos@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au
Registration
As the major annual event for the Australian Society of Archivists, the Conference Organising Committee encourages anyone involved with archives to participate, whether it’s attending the two-day conference proceedings on Friday and Saturday; or Special Interest Group Meetings on Wednesday or Thursday; or the social dinners or drinks; there is an event suited to everyone.
Registrations are now open. Click here to book online or complete a Conference Registration Form.
NB: If you only wish to register for a SIG or pre or post conference event, please complete a Conference Registration Form.
Early Bird prices were available until 31 July 2010. All prices for the conference (including pre and post conference events) increased from 1 August 2010. A late fee applies to all bookings received after 30 September 2010.
Travel and accommodation bookings can be made directly via Flight Centre by completing the Accommodation and Flight Booking Form.
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Conference Program
The Melbourne Conference Program (current as of 2 September) provides you with the most up-to-date information about speakers and the title of papers as well as an overall view of the entire conference including pre and post conference events all on one place. Keep an eye out for future updates!
Link to the list of Confirmed Conference Speakers
Events
For further information on Pre-Conference Events, please click here.
For further information on Special Interest Group (SIG) Events, please click here.
For further information on Post-Conference Events, please click here.
Conference Trade Display and Satchel Inserts
The Conference Committee has arranged for the provision of a Trade Exhibition in conjunction with the Conference. In order to provide you with the optimum exposure to delegates, the exhibition will be located in the conference venue in Rydges Melbourne.
You might also like to have your leaflet, catalogue, or some other promotion item inserted in the Conference Satchel given to every delegate, giving the delegates a lasting reminder of your products and/or services. Click here for further information and to download an application form.
Become a Partner (Sponsor) of the Conference
The Conference Committee of the Australian Society of Archivists is pleased to invite you to become a Partner with the Annual Conference. For further information, please click here to access the Partnership Prospectus.
In-Kind Conference Partners
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Sharman Awards
In 2000 the Society introduced this annual award in honour of Robert Charles (Bob) Sharman, colleague, foundation member and long serving supporter of the Society. The Award is in the form of either direct financial assistance or other aid for selected members of the ASA to attend the Annual National Conference. Such attendees will be selected from those members of the Society who for reasons of cost would be precluded from attending the Conference. Nominations for 2010 have closed. For further information, please click here.
Link to the Conference Organising Committee
Link to the Conference Venue - Rydges Hotel, Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Link to the Conference Host City - Melbourne