The South Carolina Archival Association Annual Conference is coming up again this fall, so mark your calendars! SCAA is happy to return to the Lowcountry at the College of Charleston on Monday, November 4, 2024. This year’s conference theme is "Smarter not Harder," reflecting any ideas, projects, processes, etc. you'd like to share that have made your work better or more efficient. From revised workflows to new models to artificial intelligence, we want to hear all about what you and your colleagues are doing to make work smarter! We’re also encouraging participation by students, whether MLIS candidates or undergraduates you’ve collaborated with on research, digital projects, or exhibits.
The SCAA Board of Directors, which serves as the Annual Conference Planning Committee, invites you to submit proposals for presentations relating to the theme of "Smarter not Harder," including but not limited to the following:
- Case studies highlighting new or different methods of accessioning and/or processing collections
- Creative approaches to fundraising or development of physical resources and staffing
- Innovative strategies for outreach and community partnerships
- Making collections more discoverable and/or accessible to a wider range audiences
- Successful methods for creating and sustaining collections management policies
- Using AI or other new-to-you technologies to streamline work practices
- Creating more diverse and inclusive spaces in archival description, instruction, and/or research
Additional details regarding presentation proposals:
- Presentations can be done solo or in groups of 2-3 presenters.
- Time slots are 50 minutes; allow approximately 30-40 minutes for the presentation with 10-20 minutes for Q&A.
- Proposals are due by Sept 6, 2024.
- Submissions will be reviewed by the SCAA Board of Directors, and presenters will be notified by September 20, 2024.
- NOTE: Please limit your proposal to 250 words maximum.
Both SCAA members and non-members are encouraged to submit. To submit a proposal, complete the SCAA 2024 Conference Proposal Submission Form.