Fall 2024 Virtual Conference

Renaissance & Renewal

November 13-15, 2024

Image: New York, N.Y.: Dell Publishing Company, Inc., [1933]. Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division. 

Inspired by ongoing commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, the theme for this conference is “Renaissance & Renewal” with sessions that celebrate and explore creativity, advocacy, versatility, and innovation in archival work. Session topics will include:

• Emerging technologies (AI, VR) or using technology to look at collections in new ways (data sets, digital humanities projects)
• Career reinvention, pivots, skills development, or reconfigured responsibilities
• Initiatives to highlight overlooked or underrepresented voices
• New perspectives on community engagement, partnerships, audiences, and stakeholders

The Program Committee is committed to incorporating diverse perspectives within the program and across the entire conference that will reflect varied personal and professional experiences, including individual, institutional, and geographic diversity. There will also be a range of session types, including panel presentation or discussions, lightning talks, mini-workshops, case studies, and birds of a feather. 

Any questions, please contact the Program Committee co-chairs, Megan Craynon ([email protected]) and Hillary Kativa ([email protected]). 

Registration - Stay tuned for program and registration details in late September!

Rates will be:
MARAC Member: $30.00
MARAC Student Member: free
Non-member: $50.00
Non-member Student: $10.00

Vendors

Vendors will have the opportunity to sponsor sessions or reserve a slot to make a pitch, perform a demonstration, or hold office hours for questions and answers.  Register online at Vendor/Advertiser Registration.  Questions? Contact the MARAC Vendor Coordinator, Nick Zmijewski, at [email protected].

Contact the Meeting Planners

Virtual Arrangements Committee Co-Chairs

• Scott Keefer, Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul, [email protected]
• Colleen McFarland Rademaker, Disciples of Christ Historical Society, [email protected]
  

Program Committee Co-Chairs

• Megan Craynon, Maryland State Archives, [email protected]
• Hillary Kativa, University of Delaware, [email protected]

Check back for additional details closer to the conference dates