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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><img width="625" height="185" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.png@01D23430.A3E76090" alt="ArchivesSpace Logo5.png"></span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
November 2016 Update</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Development</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">We recently finalized a long-term development partnership agreement with Hudson Molonglo (HM)</span><a href="http://hudsonmolonglo.com/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;text-decoration:none">
(</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;background:white">http://hudsonmolonglo.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">). This partnership will
run for the duration of the fiscal year. HM built version 1.0 of ArchivesSpace and has been responsible for significant code contributions since, including the new container management functionality and location enhancements present in the 1.5.0 release. HM
is also currently working on the highly anticipated Public User Interface. HM is extremely knowledgeable about the application and highly respected in the archival and development communities and we are delighted to be working with them in this way.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">HM will work on bug fixes, stack improvements, new feature development and the creation of a development road map. They will be providing support to address high
priority development needs while the new technical lead works with the ArchivesSpace community on code contributions from within. This two-pronged approach will have a substantial, positive short- and long-term impact on the software. HM’s work will follow
the path as outlined in the ArchivesSpace development catalog and/or as prioritized by the ArchivesSpace Prioritization sub team (</span><a href="https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/display/AC/Development+Prioritization+sub-team"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;background:white">https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/display/AC/Development+Prioritization+sub-team</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">
).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Staffing News</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">After three years of outstanding service, Brad Westbrook will soon step down as the inaugural ArchivesSpace Program Manager. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Brad
has worked tirelessly since 2013 to help position ArchivesSpace for success in the community. He was one of the original architects of the Archivists’ Toolkit when he was at the University of California San Diego, and has been instrumental in rallying the
archival community around the need for more standardized archives information management and working to bring associated software applications to archivists for many years. In his role at ArchivesSpace, he has helped navigate the myriad issues associated
with bringing a new software service to the community. Brad’s familiar face was often seen at SAA and the many events, conferences and hackathons that he participated in or led.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">His last day as Program Manager will be November 30, and he takes with us our great thanks and warm wishes.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">We have initiated the search for a new Program Manager. The Program Manager is central to the success of the program, working closely and collaboratively with the ArchivesSpace
community, advisory groups, and Board to develop strategy and goals. The Program Manager will be involved in all aspects of the program, and will be a key spokesperson and advocate for the program. We are seeking someone with strong experience with archives,
technology projects, software development and in building consensus across a diverse group of perspectives. The posting is available on the LYRASIS website at
</span><a href="http://www.lyrasis.org/job/Pages/LYRASIS-Positions.aspx"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;background:white">http://www.lyrasis.org/job/Pages/LYRASIS-Positions.aspx</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">The search for the new Technical Lead is well underway. This position will be responsible for the overall development of the software and will work to engage a broader
set of developers to participate in the program, providing technical guidance, support and leadership to create a robust developer community. We have received numerous applications for the position and have started the review process and initial interviews.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Openings on User Advisory Council and Technical Advisory Council</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">There was recently a call for additional appointees for two member groups, the User Advisory Council (UAC) and the Technical Advisory Council (TAC). These groups are critical parts
of the ArchivesSpace community and provide leadership and guidance to the program and its users in many ways. UAC has two openings and TAC has one opening. More details are available in the calls from the two groups.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">UAC call:
</span><a href="http://lyralists.lyrasis.org/pipermail/archivesspace_member_reps/2016-October/000208.html"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">http://lyralists.lyrasis.org/pipermail/archivesspace_member_reps/2016-October/000208.html</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">TAC call:
</span><a href="http://lyralists.lyrasis.org/pipermail/archivesspace_users_group/2016-October/004167.html"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">http://lyralists.lyrasis.org/pipermail/archivesspace_users_group/2016-October/004167.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Nominations should be submitted by your institution’s Member Representative. To nominate a candidate please respond to the questions asked in the respective call and indicate the areas
of activity to which the nominee is prepared to contribute. Send this information via email to ArchivesSpace Program Manager Brad Westbrook (brad.westbrook@lyrasis.org), who will collect nominations on behalf of the Councils. Self-nominations by those who
fit the criteria for each group are also encouraged. <b>All nominations must be submitted by 9:00 p.m. ET Friday, Nov 11th.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Membership Update</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Our new members since October 1 include:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Byrd Hoffman Watermill Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Helen Frankenthaler Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Northeastern University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">University of California Merced<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">University of Hartford<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">University of Louisiana at Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">University of Minnesota, Morris<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Vanderbilt University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">As of November 1, we have 306 General members, 10 Educational Program members, and 3 Registered Service Providers. If you are interested in your institution becoming a member of ArchivesSpace,
please email us at </span><a href="mailto:ArchivesSpaceHome@lyrasis.org"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">ArchivesSpaceHome@lyrasis.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
for more information.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Connect with ArchivesSpace in Person</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Brad will be at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) fall meeting in Annapolis, Maryland, from November 4-5. Christine Di Bella will be participating in a panel on
open source software applications at the New England Museums Association annual conference in Mystic, Connecticut, on November 11.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">ArchivesSpace monthly updates provide news about ArchivesSpace community and program activities and are sent to our member listservs, the ArchivesSpace Google Group, and SAA’s Collection
Management Tools roundtable listserv, as well as being posted on the ArchivesSpace website. Please feel free to share this update with people you know who have an interest in ArchivesSpace but may not be on one of these lists.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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