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The Archives & Special Collections (ASC) Interest Group will appeal to special collections librarians, archivists, and librarians responsible for manuscripts, rare books, and other "special" collections or those who are interested in such materials.
Our main objectives are to create a space for discussions about topics relevant to this field, organize workshops and conference sessions on various issues related to local collections and special collections in general, as well as sharing projects that each of may be involved in. We also aim to connect experts with librarians who are new to working with special materials but have the responsibility of managing them.
We will invite guest speakers who have expertise in specific areas to share their knowledge with the group. Additionally, we sponsor programs at MLA conferences on a range of topics, such as rare book cataloging, finding aids, instructing users on bibliographic resources, advocating for, and reaching out to unique collections, and implementing best practices for preserving our historical documents.
For more information, or to join, email archivesgroup@mainelibraries.org.
MEETING & EVENTS
Zoom link for all ASC Group Meeting
https://maine.zoom.us/j/86592989506?pwd=QUtpM3JpK2FQdDVGamRSTGcrQlhMdz09
ASC Group Meeting (Zoom)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 • 2-3 PM
ASC Workshop
More information to be shared (Live and recorded)
Host: Nicole Potter, Archivist at the Margaret Chase Smith Archives
Tuesday, October 15, 2014
Two hours: Time TBA (More information about the workshop coming soon)
ASC Group Meeting (Zoom)
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 • 2-3PM
ASC Group Meeting (Zoom)
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 • 2-3 PM
RESOURCES OF INTEREST
Professional Organizations
- Maine Archives & Museums
- New England Archivists
- New England Museum Association
- Society of American Archivists
- SAA Archives of Color
Information Sites