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• Spring 2026 Workshop - Modern Copyright for Archives and Libraries (Virtual)

  • When
    2026-03-19
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Modern Copyright for Archives and Libraries (Virtual)

  Instructor  | Kyle K. Courtney, ESq., Harvard University
  

  THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026 (REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 13TH)
  

  This half-day workshop provides archivists and librarians with a practical, scenario-based introduction to copyright issues encountered in archives, special collections, and library settings. Drawing from the national Copyright First Responders curriculum, the session will focus on real-world applications involving unpublished materials, donor agreements, audiovisual collections, fair use and Section 108 considerations. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making strategies for reference staff, archivists, and curators, including how to responsibly provide access, perform risk assessments, and communicate copyright and risk rationales. Participants will engage in collaborative problem-solving exercises and will come away with actionable tools for daily practice.

  Questions about this workshop? Please contact the Education Committee at education@newenglandarchivists.org.

  Questions about registration? Please contact NEA's Registrar, Becky White, at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org.  Or, see our FAQ.

  Please be advised that workshop registration is separate from meeting registration and that onsite registration will NOT be available for workshops; attendees must register in advance.

  If you want to register online, but still need to pay by check, the system will generate an invoice that you can print out and mail to the attention of:
  

  Nadia Dixon
  NEA Treasurer-Elect
  42 Cross Street
  Somerville, MA 02145
  

  Please make all checks payable to New England Archivists.

  For questions or concerns about accessibility and/or disability accommodations that you would like addressed before registration, please contact NEA’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee at diversity@newenglandarchivists.org for assistance.
  

  CANCELLATION POLICY: NEA will issue a refund minus a $10 cancellation fee for up to 10 days prior to the meeting. Exceptions to the cancellation policy will be made at the discretion of the Registrar.

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• Spring 2026 Workshop - Oral History: An Introduction (In-Person)

  • When
    2026-03-21
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn by the Bay | 88 Spring Street, Portland, Maine

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  Oral History: An Introduction (In-person)

  Instructor  | Andy Kolovos, Vermont Folklife
  

  SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 (REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 13TH)
  

  Taught by Andy Kolovos, Associate Director and Archivist of the Vermont Folklife, this workshop will explore the fundamentals of an ethnographic approach to oral history research using audio, including interviewing, audio recording and audio equipment basics, and will provide an overview of archival considerations and best practices for oral history materials. The workshop includes a demonstration interview and, as time allows, opportunity for participants to practice interviewing and recording in small groups.

  Andy Kolovos is a Vermont folklorist, ethnographic archivist, and comic nerd. Since 2002 he has held a variety of roles at Vermont Folklife, where he currently serves as Associate Director and Archivist. Andy has taught oral history methods workshops for over 23 years, emphasizing a practice based in listening, empathy and collaboration. He holds a PhD in Folklore and Ethnomusicology and a Master of Library Science, both from Indiana University. He is a co-founder of the Non-Fiction Comics Festival, held every November at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, Vermont.
  

  Questions about this workshop? Please contact the Education Committee at education@newenglandarchivists.org.

  Questions about registration? Please contact NEA's Registrar, Becky White, at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org.  Or, see our FAQ.

  Please be advised that workshop registration is separate from meeting registration and that onsite registration will NOT be available for workshops; attendees must register in advance.

  If you want to register online, but still need to pay by check, the system will generate an invoice that you can print out and mail to the attention of:
  

  Nadia Dixon
  NEA Treasurer-Elect
  42 Cross Street
  Somerville, MA 02145
  

  Please make all checks payable to New England Archivists.

  For questions or concerns about accessibility and/or disability accommodations that you would like addressed before registration, please contact NEA’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee at diversity@newenglandarchivists.org for assistance.
  

  CANCELLATION POLICY: NEA will issue a refund minus a $10 cancellation fee for up to 10 days prior to the meeting. Exceptions to the cancellation policy will be made at the discretion of the Registrar.

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• Spring 2026 Workshop - Leading Change in Archives: Fundamental Practices (In-Person)

  • When
    2026-03-21
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn by the Bay | 88 Spring Street, Portland, Maine

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  LEading Change in Archives: Fundamental Practices (In-person)

  Instructor  | Elizabeth Carron, Boston College
  

  SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 (REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 13TH)
  

  This workshop reframes everyday archival work as change work: introducing new tools, rethinking policies, and responding to shifting expectations. Archivists often struggle to describe their work in terms of broader leadership skills like project or change management. After all, we tend to see ourselves as specialists in processing, metadata, and digital preservation. But archives are built on change—we adapt, plan for the long term, and help our donors and organizations navigate uncertainty. Together, we’ll explore practical frameworks for leading during times of change, apply them to real scenarios, and develop strategies for building buy-in even when we’re not in charge. Expect lively discussion, collaboration, and a few “aha” moments as we connect archival expertise to the language of leadership and change.
  

  Questions about this workshop? Please contact the Education Committee at education@newenglandarchivists.org.

  Questions about registration? Please contact NEA's Registrar, Becky White, at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org.  Or, see our FAQ.

  Please be advised that workshop registration is separate from meeting registration and that onsite registration will NOT be available for workshops; attendees must register in advance.

  If you want to register online, but still need to pay by check, the system will generate an invoice that you can print out and mail to the attention of:
  

  Nadia Dixon
  NEA Treasurer-Elect
  42 Cross Street
  Somerville, MA 02145
  

  Please make all checks payable to New England Archivists.

  For questions or concerns about accessibility and/or disability accommodations that you would like addressed before registration, please contact NEA’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee at diversity@newenglandarchivists.org for assistance.
  

  CANCELLATION POLICY: NEA will issue a refund minus a $10 cancellation fee for up to 10 days prior to the meeting. Exceptions to the cancellation policy will be made at the discretion of the Registrar.

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