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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Dear ArchivesSpace members,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The ArchivesSpace Governance Board held its 2<sup>nd</sup> Quarter meeting virtually on December 5<sup>th</sup>. Below is a brief report of the meeting.
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We reviewed the ongoing work of the Technical Advisory Council and the User Advisory Council. We would like to thank the members of these councils for their incredible contributions. It is good to see these councils continue to evolve and strengthen in terms
of structure and interaction with each other. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The operations update highlighted progress with the new Help Center due to launch in mid-December, along with continued work with member institutions to increase development activity and strengthen the ArchivesSpace software. The financial
reports showed a strong budgetary position and increasing membership. Given the recent merger of LYRASIS with DuraSpace, the board has begun learning more about the former DuraSpace programs and began discussing potential opportunities for programs to work
together.<br>
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John Wilkin graciously agreed to chair the Nominating Committee this year. We appreciate him taking on this pivotal responsibility. He has already formed a strong group of committee members to start the process. If you are interested in a more active role
in the ArchivesSpace Community, please let us know.<br>
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The Board also discussed ways to strengthen the processes and procedures for naming the Board liaisons to the Advisory Councils and discussed interest in continuing our annual sessions to incorporate member feedback into strategic planning. <o:p></o:p></p>
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In closing, I am very happy to report that the ArchivesSpace membership organization continues to be vital and growing, with members making contributions to all facets of the program.<br>
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As always, the Board welcomes your feedback. Feel free to reach out directly to me or to your elected representative.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Respectfully,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Gordon Daines<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chair, ArchivesSpace Governance Board<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">_________________________<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">J. Gordon Daines III<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Curator of Research and Instruction Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Curator of Yellowstone National Park collection<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Department Chair<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">L. Tom Perry Special Collections<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brigham Young University<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Provo, UT 84602<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">801-422-5821<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:gordon_daines@byu.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">gordon_daines@byu.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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