The University of Central Oklahoma Chambers Library invites our library and archives colleagues across the state of Oklahoma for a virtual symposium to discuss how metadata justice can be incorporated into our shared work of creating description and access for library and archival resources. When: July 14th, 2022 (click here to view …
Does your collection have aging recordings of oral history interviews on cassette tape, VHS or other media? Are you unsure of how to care for them or make them publicly available? This free webinar is for you! We will introduce you to considerations for those collections and offer information about …
Hello, all! Here at UCO Chambers Library, our Metadata & Cataloging department is committed to accurately and respectfully describing materials relating to underrepresented communities. We are continually implementing specific strategies for carrying out this work and have found that sharing and learning with our colleagues has been an essential component. So, we would …
Early-bird registration for #SWArchivists2022 is available through next Monday, April 18! Don’t miss out on the discounted rate! View the Annual Meeting website to find information on the event and to register. https://houston2022.southwestarchivists.org/
The Library of Congress, Preservation Directorate is excited to participate in Preservation Week 2022! We are hosting webinars every weekday of Preservation Week at 11 am (EST). The five webinars will feature preservation-related projects conducted at the Library. Click on the titles to register. Fragments, Discovery and Creating Knowledge Monday, April …
Saturday, April 9, at the Oklahoma History CenterPresented by the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Oklahoma History Symposium will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. This one-day symposium offers scholars, historians, authors, and museum professionals a forum to share their work with …
The proposal submission window for the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Folklore Society in Tulsa, OK is now open! Proposals will be accepted March 1-31, 2022. Read the full CFP here. If you are part of a proposed paper or panel, you must 1) register and 2) submit your …
Dear colleagues: Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Donald Peterson Student Travel Award! Established in 2005, this award supports students and recent graduates from graduate archival programs within North America to attend SAA’s Annual Meeting. The goal of the scholarship is to stimulate greater participation in the activities …
Dear Oklahoma Archivists Association members, Please help the Oklahoma Archivists Association build educational and professional development programs that will benefit you in 2022! Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out this survey which will inform the OAA Education Committee in building out programs for the coming year. https://forms.gle/JPaTYLx2rm88Pxh3A While the …
This OAA sponsored webinar will offer an overview of the scanning process, including hardware and software recommendations, as well as digitization standards and best practices. We will also go over the basics of scanning different types of material such as loose prints, booklets, film, and other objects. Wednesday, December 8, 2-3pm …