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Archives Diversity Reader--Call For Papers
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Caldera, Mary
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Oct 20, 2008 06:18 PDT
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Call For Papers
New SAA Publication-Archives Diversity Reader
One of the most important issues facing the archival profession today is the challenge of building a more diverse workforce and ensuring that the historical record and its use and users reflect the diversity of society more fully. Indeed, the Society of American Archivists (SAA) recently identified diversity as one of three primary strategic concerns requiring special attention as the profession anticipates its future.
To help archivists develop a deeper understanding of this complex issue, SAA has recently approved the production of an Archives Diversity Reader. Its purpose is to provide readers with a new, wide-ranging selection of writings and presentations that examine a range of questions, including: Why does diversity matter? What do we mean when we speak of diversity or lack of diversity in the archives? What do (and perhaps should) workforce diversity and diversity of archival collections and perspectives look like? And in what ways can diverse communities records, perspectives and needs be reflected in archival holdings, programs, and practices?
The editors seek to compile a product whose content and organization is ultimately shaped by the archival community itself, including practitioners, users, and educators. We encourage contributions in a variety of formats including essays, interviews, case studies, and non-traditional formats. Contributions to this publication may address a wide spectrum of issues related to diversity (broadly defined) and the profession and should go beyond baseline descriptions of individual initiatives and collections. Contributions should problematize both diversity and archives. Diverse viewpoints are strongly encouraged. The following topics are meant to be illustrative and to prompt ideas; they are not to be considered exclusive:
* Archival principles and practice in the context of diversity
* Understanding, selecting and obtaining the "record" of a diverse society
* "Reading" and representing diverse archival sources
* The ethics and implications of diversity consciousness in our reference and online environments
* Forging new alliances, breaking down boundaries
* Building and sustaining a diverse workforce
* The evolution of diversity in archives as a concept
Expressions of interest consisting of an abstract of the proposed contribution (300-500 words) must be received by January 31, 2009.
Send expressions of interest and questions to the co-editors: Mary Caldera at mary.c-@yale.edu<mailto:mary.c-@yale.edu> or (203) 432-8019 OR Joel Wurl at jfw-@gmail.com<mailto:jfw-@gmail.com> or (202) 606-8252
Deadline for complete manuscripts is May 2010. Final submissions undergo editorial and peer review.
* The Advisory Group consists of Joan Krizack (SAA Publications Board Liaison), Brenda Banks, David George-Shongo, Anne Gilliland and Roberto Trujillo.
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