REGISTRATION FAQ

Who should attend? 
Whether you are just starting out and want to get your toes wet or are have been neck deep for years, NEA has something for you! Attendees come during all stages of their careers - from students and new professionals to veterans and those mid-career - who hail from a wide range of repositories and records management programs and allied professional such as state/town clerks and museum professionals. Attend a workshop or meeting; join us and become part of our mission to bring the past into the future! 

How do I register to attend a meeting or workshop?
To register for workshops and meetings, click on the event listing on our homepage or the “Register” link on the meeting information page. Follow the prompts to register online using PayPal or see below to register online and pay by check. 

I have questions about disability access or accommodations for the meeting - who do I contact?
If you have questions or concerns about accessibility and/or disability accommodations at an event or during the registration process, please contact NEA’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee at diversity@newenglandarchivists.org for assistance. 

I have a food allergy/dietary restriction - who should I contact?
NEA works to make sure your experience will be a pleasant and accessible one, in keeping with our commitment to inclusion and diversity. As such we will do our best to accommodate your dietary needs. Please contact NEA’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee at diversity@newenglandarchivists.org for assistance. 

What does it cost to attend an NEA meeting or workshop?
Registration rates vary slightly with every meeting or workshop: please refer to the individual event page for costs or email the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org. Rates are set according to the Registration Policy approved by the NEA Executive Board on July 8, 2016. 

Can I register onsite?
Certainly! However, we strongly recommend that you register before the event as our early-bird and advanced registration fees are lower than our on-site registration rates. 

I am a member - do I have to do anything special to register?
In order to receive the member rates, make sure to first log-in to your member account on the NEA website. Once logged-in you may click on “View Profile” in the top right of the screen to check your membership status, verify your membership is current and view your renewal date.

Don't have a Member Profile password or can’t remember what it is? Contact the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org for assistance in accessing your member account. 

I am not a member - can I attend the meeting/workshop?
Non-members are welcome to register for all NEA meetings and workshops.

If you are not a member and are planning to register for a meeting or workshop, please consider joining NEA. Membership provides significant cost savings on events throughout the year. Learn more and consider joining us. 

I am a student, can I attend at a reduced rate?
Yes, student members of NEA are eligible to register at the student rate that starts at 50% of the individual member rate. Please refer to the individual event page for costs or email the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org.

If you are not a student member and are planning to register for a meeting or workshop, please consider joining NEA. Membership provides significant cost savings on events throughout the year. Learn more and consider joining us. 

I am experiencing financial hardship - can you help?
NEA offers a special registration "bridge" rate for members who self-identify as un- or under-employed. This rate option will be available for members, who are logged in to their member profile, to select when registering. The bridge-rate was an initiative of the Membership Committee on behalf of the membership, and was voted on by the Executive Board on January 13, 2012. 

Does NEA offer any scholarships or financial aid?
Yes, we offer a number of scholarship opportunities as a benefit to our members to help defray the cost of professional development.

• For individual members, we offer the Meeting and Travel Assistance Scholarship 
• For student members, we offer the Susan J. Von Salis Student Meeting and Travel Scholarship 
• For Spring meeting sessions that focus on issues of inclusion and diversity, we offer the Session Scholarship.

NEA also offers a special bridge-rate registration for members who self-identify as un- or under-employed. 

I received a scholarship - how do I register?
Any NEA member who is awarded a meeting and travel assistance scholarship will be notified by the Award Committee. Each awardee will receive a check prior to the meeting from the NEA Treasurer, for the amount awarded. Awardees are responsible for registering to attend at the early-bird rate. Recipients of the IDC scholarship register at the early-bird rate and then submit receipts for reimbursement along with their other expenses. Please contact the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org if you need assistance. 

What if I need to cancel my registration?
NEA will issue a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee individual or institutional members and $10 for student members for registrations canceled up to 10 days prior to the spring meeting. For workshops and fall meetings, NEA will issue a refund minus a $10 cancellation fee for up to 10 days prior to the workshop or meeting.

Exceptions to the cancellation policy will be made at the discretion of the Registrar. Past exceptions have included waiving the fee for individuals who have experienced a death in the family, a serious unforeseen illness of the attendee or a dependent, and loss of employment. Please contact the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org if you feel there are extenuating circumstances to your cancellation. 

Can I send a colleague if I can’t make it?
If you are unable to attend a meeting or workshop for which you registered but a colleague can attend instead, you may request a substitution from the NEA Registrar and send them in your stead. Please see our Registration and Cancellation Policy for more details.

I had to cancel my registration, how will I get my refund?
All refunds are made via check made out and mailed to the name and address on file in the membership database. If you need the check made out to your institution or mailed to a different address please contact the NEA Treasurer at treasurer@newenglandarchivists.org for assistance.

I had to cancel my registration, when should I expect a refund?
Refunds are typically processed after the event. If you’ve been waiting and still haven’t received a refund please contact the NEA Treasurer at treasurer@newenglandarchivists.org for assistance.

What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept payment via PayPal or check. Please note: a PayPal account is not required to remit payment. If you prefer to pay by check, register online. The system will generate an invoice that you can print out and mail, with a check made payable to New England Archivists, to the attention of:

Margaret Dalton
Treasurer-Elect

Harvard Law School Library
1545 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

I am not a US resident - can I still register to attend an NEA meeting or workshop?
NEA is pleased to welcome individuals from all countries to our meetings; recent international attendees have hailed from Canada, Australia, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Israel and Switzerland. 

Sometimes different technology and currency standards can cause difficulties when registering so please do not hesitate to contact the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org for assistance.

Will I receive a registration confirmation?
Yes. You will receive an email confirmation after completing your registration and payment in full. If completing payment online, PayPal will also send an email confirmation recording the transaction.

I registered online, but my information has changed - how do I update my registration?
Please email the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org with the correct information. If you need assistance updating your membership profile please contact the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org.

All my colleagues know me by a nickname but I prefer keep my official name on my membership profile so my copy of the NEA Newsletter doesn't get lost in the mail - can you print my preferred name on my name tag?
We definitely want your colleagues to know who you are so we are happy to print your preferred form of name on your meeting name tag. Please email the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org with your preferred designation if it differs from your information in your membership account.

How do I complete registration and payment for my department’s staff?
If your staff are individual NEA members, please have them log in to their member profile and begin the registration process. At the confirmation screen select “Invoice Me.” This will generate a copy of the invoice with a link to pay online that will be sent to the email listed in the member profile. This can then be forwarded to the appropriate individual for payment.

I think my institution is a member - how do I find out?
All institutional members have a designated primary contact responsible for maintaining their membership account. If you do not know who your primary contact is please contact the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org.

My employer is an institutional member - how can I register using their membership? 
All institutional members may send one staff member to each event at the member rate. The primary contact listed on the account is responsible for authorizing attendance. If you do not know who your primary contact is please contact the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org.

For assistance in registering for a meeting or workshop at the institutional rate please contact the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org 

I am presenting at the meeting - do I need to register?
Yes. All session presenters are required to register online, pay, and check-in once onsite. NEA is pleased to extend the early-bird member rate to all presenters, regardless of membership status. Additionally, workshop instructors at spring meetings may register at the presenter rate if attending the meeting. A special Presenter category will be available on the website for both one- and two-day registration options at the member rates. Presenters are also eligible to take advantage of the discounted "bridge" rate if they self identify as un- or under-employed. Please make sure to complete your registration prior to the expiration of the early-bird rate. 

I am not a member but I’m presenting at the meeting - how do I register? 
A special Presenter category will be publicly available on the website for both one- and two-day registration options at the member rates. Non-member Students and non-members who self identify as un- or underemployed may contact the NEA Registrar at registrar@newenglandarchivists.org to receive the corresponding member rates. 

Can I exhibit at your meeting?
Yes. NEA offers vendors and individuals representing companies, products, and services dedicated space during our annual spring meeting. Our diverse membership provides an excellent opportunity to promote new ideas, products, and opportunities. For more information on exhibiting at our meetings, please contact the NEA Vendor Coordinator, Sarah Arriaga at vendorcoordinator@newenglandarchivists.org. 

I am unable to staff a table at your meeting, but would love to promote my products/services - what other vendor options do you offer?
NEA offers vendors and individuals representing companies, products, and services a variety of promotional opportunities including advertising the in the NEA Newsletter, space in the meeting program, and meeting sponsorships. For more information, please contact the NEA Vendor Coordinator, Sarah Arriaga at vendorcoordinator@newenglandarchivists.org. 

I am a vendor - how do I sign up for a table at the meeting?
Vendors do not need to sign-up or register to attend NEA events in the same manner as attendees. All arrangements with vendors are handled exclusively by the NEA Vendor Coordinator, Sarah Arriaga at vendorcoordinator@newenglandarchivists.org, including payment for attending or otherwise promoting products and services to attendees. 

Does NEA permit vendors to present at meetings?
In an effort to eliminate any conflict of interest while providing optimal educational opportunities, vendors may present at a conference or meeting only as an invited guest on a panel, discussion group, or other programmatic component. 

In the case where a vendor is also a member of NEA, that individual may not abuse the privileges of being a member. Vendors are prohibited from using the membership database, which they have access to as a member, to advertise their company, product, or services. Please see our vendor policy for more detailed information.