Mac 2010 Call For Proposals

Midwest Archives Conference ANNUAL MEETING 2010 Call for Proposals Chicago, Illinois April 22–24, 2010 Deadline for Submission: August 15, 2009 The Midwest Archives Conference invites submissions of presentations, sessions, workshops, and papers for its annual meeting, to be held April 22–24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The MAC Program Committee invites proposals on all aspects of archives and archival work, but is also seeking proposals that focus on the meeting’s theme of “Chicago: Cultural Crossroads.” Chicago, and the entire Midwest in fact, is known for the wide and rich ethnic diversity it cherishes, a patchwork quilt of immigrant communities from all over the world. Chicago was also the destination of millions of African Americans during the two Great Migration waves of twentieth century. Furthermore, nearly every religious group can be found in Chicago and the Midwest, and, a large gay, lesbian and transgender community enjoys the friendly, tolerant and welcoming climate of Chicago, Illinois, and neighboring states. We encourage creative and timely presentations that will engage archivists and records managers from all types of organizations. Proposals from graduate students and from professionals in allied fields are very welcome. Typical sessions are 90 minutes in length with three panelists and a chair or moderator. Individual proposals that need additional presenters or fine-tuning will also be considered, although fully-realized proposals are preferred. Early proposal submissions are encouraged! Please submit proposals by August 15, 2009. The required submission form is downloadable from http://www.midwestarchives.org/2010Spring/MAC2010CallforProposals.rtf. To submit a session proposal, please save the form to your computer, complete it, and then send it via Email or traditional mail to one of the cochairs listed below. Proposals and questions may be submitted to the cochairs:

Janet Carleton Digital Initiatives Coordinator Ohio University Libraries Alden Library 237 Athens, OH 45701 Phone: 740-597-2527 [email protected]

Bart Ryckbosch Archivist The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-443-4777 [email protected]

Midwest Archives Conference, Annual Meeting, 2010 SESSION PROPOSAL TITLE: SESSION TYPE: Session

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ABSTRACT: In 250 words, describe your proposal. Include: 1) a description of the content; 2) the purpose and intended outcome; 3) the intended audience and skill level.

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