Lone Arrangers Roundtable
SAA 2007 Chicago
Wednesday, August 29th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Russell Gasero leading the small group discussion about making a promotional video in-house. Photograph courtesy of Nancy Freeman (2007).
Meeting Minutes
The meeting began at 6:00 as Roundtable Co-Chair Russell Gasero welcomed all lone arrangers and laid out the agenda for the meeting.
Courtney Yevich, Lone Arrangers Roundtable web master, gave a report on the newly “live” website that went up just last week. Courtney went over a handout she prepared on the web site. Discussion ensued about what content would be helpful. Someone suggested a membership directory as not everyone who is a member of the Lone Arrangers Roundtable is a member of SAA. Also, a question and answer section may be beneficial. In addition, Susan Pevar has a blog and all are encouraged to post.
A discussion was held regarding lone arranger regional meetings. Are they needed and are they feasible? Christina, from the D.C. area, would like to get a group of lone arrangers going. Russ commented about the past when there were regional groups of lone arrangers.
Nancy Freeman, co-chair of the roundtable, reported on SAA news, specifically the leadership meeting and changes that affect the Roundtable.
Nancy and Russ brought up the need for a steering committee. It would be helpful to have one to assist with the web site and approve program proposals. Nancy talked about the minimal amount of work and asked that anyone interested see her or Russ.
Russ’ term as co-chair expires in 2007. By acclamation, he won the election and is once again co-chair of the Roundtable.
Next small groups were formed, each with a moderator to assist in the discussion around five subjects. The topics included administration, digitization, making a video, outreach/inreach and website.
The formal meeting ended at 8:00; however, 15 members of the Roundtable went to dinner as a group.
Minutes by Nancy Freeman, Co-Chair.
Members of the Roundtable enjoy a meal together after the annual meeting. Photographs courtesy of Russell Gasero (2007).
Lone Arrangers Session
The panelists for the lone arranger session "From Cockroaches to Cold Storage." Shown left to right are Russell Gasero, Marisa Bourgoin (reading for Heather Crocetto), and Christina Zamon. Photograph courtesy of Nancy Freeman (2007).
407: From Cockroaches to Cold Storage: Moving an Archives into the 21st Century
Thursday, August 30th, 4:45-5:45 pm
Russell L. Gasero, Chair
Reformed Church in America Archives
Heather Crocetto
Virginia Room, Arlington County Central Library
Christina Zamon
National Press Club Archives
Learn how low-cost strategies (e.g., in-reach and a basic web presence) help lone arrangers raise awareness, make an impact, and get their organizations invested and involved in the creation and continued support of an institutional archive. Learn how the National Press Club archives evolved from a basement room with no intellectual organization, uneven housing, and known only to library staff to a state-of-the-art facility that is well-respected by NPC members and staff.
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