This is a gentle reminder to consider participating in ArchivesSpace governance-nominate yourself or a colleague. The deadline for nominations is this Friday April 23rd.
From: Gordon Daines Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:21 PM To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; ArchivesSpace Board of Trustees mail list <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: Nominations Requested for ArchivesSpace User Advisory Council The ArchivesSpace Governance Board is seeking nominations to fill up to three (3) vacancies on the ArchivesSpace User Advisory Council (UAC). The User Advisory Council (https://archivesspace.org/governance-board-and-councils#UAC) is a critical part of the ArchivesSpace community, serving as a communication conduit between ArchivesSpace governance groups and ArchivesSpace users. Some of the activities UAC is currently engaged in are: * Advising the ArchivesSpace Governance Board and the ArchivesSpace Organizational Home on the design and delivery of services, such as community engagement and support services, technical support, and training. * As a joint representative of the Development Prioritization subteam, discussing and voting on ideas for software enhancements and improvements. * As a joint representative of the Testing subteam, conducting user-centered testing of the application prior to releases and conduct ongoing usability studies as needed. * Liaising with national and regional archives organizations. * Maintaining and updating user documentation. * Advocating on the usability and functionality of the software program to facilitate adoption of the program. Nominees should be presently employed at an ArchivesSpace member institution (please refer to the categorized member list at: <http://www.archivesspace.org/members> http://archivesspace.org/community/whos-using-archivesspace/). As the community for a software application used in many different settings, we seek diverse voices in working to improve ArchivesSpace and support those who use or may benefit from using it. We especially encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and others currently less represented in our governance groups to consider joining us in these important leadership roles. The anticipated time commitment for each appointee is expected to be two hours per week on average. The term of service will be July 1, 2021-June 30, 2024. To nominate a candidate for the ArchivesSpace User Advisory Council, please submit this form at https://forms.gle/m2nN49M34CPgnvci9. The Nominating Committee will review all nominations and recommend appointments to the Governance Board for approval. Nominations must be received by 9:00 p.m. EDT on Friday April 23rd. Please contact Christine Di Bella, ArchivesSpace Program Manager, at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or any member of the Nominating Committee with questions. Thank you for your participation in this important process, which is an essential part of our identity and operations as a community-based software organization. Respectfully, J. Gordon Daines III Brigham Young University Chair, and Governance Board member On behalf of Nominating Committee members: Brittany Newberry, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, Chair of User Advisory Council Trevor Thornton, North Carolina State University, Chair of Technical Advisory Council Zach Johnson, Vanderbilt University, representing very large membership level Jacky Johnson, Miami University, representing large membership level Heidi Buchanan, West Carolina University, representing medium membership level Patricia Burdick, Colby College, representing small membership level Yue Ma, Museum of Chinese in America, representing very small membership level Christine Di Bella (ArchivesSpace Program Manager), ex officio _______________________________________ J. Gordon Daines III Curator of Research and Instruction Services Curator of the Yellowstone National Park collection 1130 HBLL Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602 801-422-5821 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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