Maine Library Association


The Archives & Special Collections (ASC) Interest Group will appeal to special collections librarians, archivists, and librarians responsible for manuscripts, rare books, and other "special" collections or those who are interested in such materials.

Our main objectives are to create a space for discussions about topics relevant to this field, organize workshops and conference sessions on various issues related to local collections and special collections in general, as well as sharing projects that each of may be involved in. We also aim to connect experts with librarians who are new to working with special materials but have the responsibility of managing them.

We will invite guest speakers who have expertise in specific areas to share their knowledge with the group. Additionally, we sponsor programs at MLA conferences on a range of topics, such as rare book cataloging, finding aids, instructing users on bibliographic resources, advocating for, and reaching out to unique collections, and implementing best practices for preserving our historical documents.

For more information, or to join, email archivesgroup@mainelibraries.org.

MEETING & EVENTS

Zoom link for all ASC Group Meeting

https://maine.zoom.us/j/86592989506?pwd=QUtpM3JpK2FQdDVGamRSTGcrQlhMdz09

ASC Workshop (Live onsite and recorded)
"How to Turn Your Maine History Room into a Local History Room"
Presenters: Patricia Burdick and Anastasia Weigle
Day and Time: October 15, 2024, 2-4 PM
Attendees: Minimum 6, maximum 22. Please RSVP via email to Anastasia Weigle by Oct. 7
Location: Margaret Chase Smith Library and Museum, 56 Norridgewock Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Go here for full workshop description and add'l information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TPCGaOy16vXmKNXr-jishGGBpDS-P5vD/view?usp=sharing

ASC Group Meeting (Zoom)
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, 2-3PM
Guest Speaker: Mary Kathryn Kwasnik, Preservation Specialist, Northeast Document and Conservation Center (NEDCC).
Topic: Information on preservation assessments and consultation and  in-person workshops and webinars in assorted preservation topics available.

ASC Group Meeting (Zoom)
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, 2-3PM
Guest Speaker: Patricia Sullivan, of the Museum of Maritime Pets located in Rockland, Maine  to talk about collections and programs. www.museumofmaritimepets.org

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