*Early-bird registration for the NEA/A.R.T. Spring 2018 Meeting is now open!* <https://newenglandarchivists.org/Spring-2018> Join New England Archivists (NEA) and the Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (A.R.T.) for a joint Spring 2018 Meeting, “Rise Up,” March 22-24 in New Haven, Connecticut. At "Rise Up," we will explore the personal, professional, and political implications of archival advocacy, particularly with regard to social justice efforts, community engagement, economic challenges, activist tactics, and career sustainability for individuals in the archival field. In addition to conference sessions, the schedule will include repository tours, a community work day, and the chance to meet up with colleagues from across New England and metropolitan New York. Find more information on the webpage <https://newenglandarchivists.org/Spring-2018>. - 25 conference sessions <https://newenglandarchivists.org/resources/Documents/Meeting%20Programs/2018_Spring_NEA_ART_Preliminary_Program.pdf> - Four full-day workshops <https://newenglandarchivists.org/resources/Documents/Meeting%20Programs/2018_Spring_NEA_ART_Preliminary_Program.pdf> - Day of Service at two locations (New Haven Pride Center <http://www.newhavenpridecenter.org/> and New Haven Free Public Library <http://nhfpl.org/>) - Plenary speakers Matthew Connelly (Columbia University) and Emily Drabinski (Long Island University) - Tours of New Haven and Yale libraries and museums - Movie night! Dinner! Fair use game show! QUESTIONS? Please contact the Program Committee co-chairs: Rachel Chatalbash at [log in to unmask] and Bonnie Marie Sauer at [log in to unmask] If you have questions about registration, please see our Registration FAQ <https://newenglandarchivists.org/Registration-FAQ> or contact NEA's Registrar, Olivia Mandica-Hart, at [log in to unmask] For questions or concerns about accessibility and/or disability accommodations that you would like addressed before registration, please contact NEA’s Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator co-chairs Rosemary Davis and Rose Oliveira at [log in to unmask] for assistance. Looking forward to seeing you in New Haven! New England Archivists Communications Committee ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/membership/join-arlisna Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.arlisna.org Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~