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SOCIETY OF FLORIDA ARCHIVISTS
2012 ANNUAL MEETING
SARASOTA: MAY 1-4, 2012
ACCOMODATIONS AND REGISTRATION: The Society of Florida Archivists 2012 conference will be held May 1-4 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, USA. Visit the Sarasota Convention and Visitor's Bureau website for more information about the city and its many attractions.
Conference Registration Fees
Hotel Registration Fees:
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Single and Double Occupancy rooms: $119/night plus applicable taxes
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Deluxe Balcony rooms, single/double occupancy: $154/night plus applicable taxes
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Parking: Free (Non-valet)
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Click here to reserve online
CALL FOR WORKSHOP AND SESSION PROPOSALS
AN INVITATION TO SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM, & EXPERIENCE: The Society of Florida Archivists (SFA) will convene May 1-4 in Sarasota, Florida for the 2012 Annual Meeting. This year's conference promises interesting and informative sessions, workshops, and poster sessions.
Proposals are due Monday, March 30, 2012. Submissions should be directed to Sandra Varry via email (svarry@gmail.com) or fax (407-823-2529); proposals received after the deadline wil not be considered. Submitting presenters will be notified of the outcome of the proposal review process on or by April 6, 2012.
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SUBMIT A PROPOSAL! Submitters are encouraged to think broadly and boldly about their proposals and should consider proposing sessions that demonstrate or highight archiving and archival practice in non-traditional settings, advance problem solving, and explore collaboration(s) between and amid disciplines.
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Skill-building workshops are half-day, instructional sessions in which presenters teach particular skills and techniques and discuss how they can be applied in participants' settings.
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Discussion-based sessions are usually 45 minutes in length and often feature a visual presentation (e.g., photo exhibit, films, video, sample objects or files from collections), followed by opportunities for questions, answers, and group discussion.
Submissions must include the following:
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A title and an abstract or brief description of your proposed session or workshop (not to exceed 250 words);
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A one-sentence statement affirming your commitment to attend the SFA Annual Meeting and present the proposed session or workshop if selected;
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Your name, postal address, telephone number, and a valid email address.
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The conference promises to be SFA's best yet as archivists and members of related fields come together! Whether you are new to the field and are looking for basics to begin your career, or have been practicing for years and seeking more advanced knowledge and connections, this is one conference you will not want to miss!
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QUESTIONS? If you have questions about the suitability of your proposal, experience technical difficulties with the proposal submission process, or need information on any aspect of the conference, please contact Sandra Varry by phone (407-823-5427) or by email ( svarry@gmail.com).
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EXPECTATIONS OF PRESENTERS: All presenters must register for the conference. By submitting a proposal, potential presenter(s) indicate their agreement with the following statement:
"As the Submitting Presenter and main contact for this proposal, I understand that if this proposal is accepted, all attending presenters are expected to register and pay the registration fee for the conference. I understand that it is my responsibility to inform my co-presenters of this requirement. If presenter registration fees are not received by the due date indicated in the acceptance letter, the session will not be included in the conference program. I understand that the title of the proposal may be edited to fit the conference program."
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SCHOLARSHIP AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: SFA is working to secure funds for scholarships to ensure the full participation of students. To find out how your organization can contribute, contact us by phone at (407) 823-4527 or by email at svarry@gmail.com
VENDORS FOR 2012 ANNUAL MEETING
Program Brochures from Recent Annual Meetings
If you'd like to see some examples of the sessions we've had in recent years, please take a look at these brochures:
2006 Annual Meeting
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