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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Dear ArchivesSpace members,<br>
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I am writing to report on the ArchivesSpace Governance Board 2nd Quarter meeting, a call that was held November 16, 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">The operations report highlighted the progress of the pilot
<a href="https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ADC/pages/2049998863/ArchivesSpace+Diversity+Partnership#:~:text=The%20ArchivesSpace%20Diversity%20Partnership%20is,underrepresented%20in%20the%20ArchivesSpace%20community.">
Diversity Partnership Program</a> designed to engage and provide assistance with ArchivesSpace implementations for a small number of institutions that are or primarily serve communities that are underrepresented in the ArchivesSpace community. We have been
excited to work with the program participants as they undergo training, start to deploy the application, and get involved in the wider community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">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 mature and develop stronger processes and structures to run more smoothly. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">The financial reports show that the program’s financial position continues to be strong. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">The board continues to discuss
<a href="https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ADC/pages/1737490437/Anti-racism+and+Inclusion+Initiatives+Progress">
DEIA initiatives</a> in general as well as specific ways to make ArchivesSpace more diverse and inclusive. Austin Scott presented on NYU Libraries’ diversity initiative and the board reviewed ideas from the community and discussed how to accelerate those efforts
throughout the community, with a particular focus on ensuring broader participation in governance. The board considered suggestions for improvements to the nominations process beginning with the next cycle.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">As the board will not meet in person for its 3<sup>rd</sup> quarter meeting, it is experimenting with different online meeting configurations to ensure regular updates
take place but also provide time for meaningful, strategic discussions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">In closing, I am very pleased that the ArchivesSpace organization continues to be vital and growing, with members making contributions to
all facets of the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">As always, the Board invites your feedback. Feel free to reach out directly to me or to
<a href="https://archivesspace.org/governance-board-and-councils#GovernanceBoard">
your elected representative</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">With thanks and warm wishes for the holidays,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Sean Quimby<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Chair, Board of Governance, ArchivesSpace<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Associate University Librarian for Special Collections<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Director of the Jay I. Kislak Center<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">University of Pennsylvania Libraries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">3420 Walnut Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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