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<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Dear Members of the ArchivesSpace Community:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">The ArchivesSpace Governance Board is seeking nominations to serve on the ArchivesSpace User Advisory Council (UAC).</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">The User Advisory Council (</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><a href="https://archivesspace.org/governance-board-and-councils#UAC"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://archivesspace.org/governance-board-and-councils#UAC</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">)
is a critical part of the ArchivesSpace community, serving as a communication conduit between ArchivesSpace governance groups and ArchivesSpace users. UAC members have told us time and again that they find their service to be a fun and valuable way to apply
their knowledge of ArchivesSpace and connect with other users around common issues and challenges.</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Some of the activities UAC is currently engaged in are:</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">*Reviewing user-submitted enhancements and priorities for the application, in collaboration with the User Advisory Council. (Development Prioritization<</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><a href="https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AC/pages/38502430/Development+Prioritization+Sub-Team"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AC/pages/38502430/Development+Prioritization+Sub-Team</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">>)</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">*Conducting user-centered testing of the application prior to releases, in collaboration with the User Advisory Council. (Testing<</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><a href="https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AC/pages/38502432/Testing+Sub-Team"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AC/pages/38502432/Testing+Sub-Team</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">>)</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">*Maintaining and updating user documentation. (User Documentation<</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><a href="https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AC/pages/103258189/User+Documentation"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AC/pages/103258189/User+Documentation</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">>)</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">*Advocating on the usability and functionality of the application. (Usability<</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><a href="https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AC/pages/893714474/Usability"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AC/pages/893714474/Usability</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">>)</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">*Coordinating member-centered activities like our peer-to-peer Member Match support program. (Member Engagement<</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><a href="https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AC/pages/1306394630/Member+Engagement"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://archivesspace.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AC/pages/1306394630/Member+Engagement</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">>)</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">*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.</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Nominees should be presently employed at an ArchivesSpace member institution (please refer to the categorized member list at:</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><a href="http://archivesspace.org/community/whos-using-archivesspace/"><span style="color:black">
</span><span style="color:#1155CC">http://archivesspace.org/community/whos-using-archivesspace/</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">). 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.</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">The anticipated time commitment for each appointee is expected to be two hours per week on average.</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">The term of service will be July 1, 2023-June 30, 2026.</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">To nominate a candidate for the ArchivesSpace User Advisory Council, please submit this form at</span><span style="font-family:Palatino">
<a href="https://forms.gle/woG5k56oRcxo1kBY7">https://forms.gle/woG5k56oRcxo1kBY7</a>.
</span><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black"> The Nominating Committee will review all nominations and recommend appointments to the Governance Board for approval.</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Nominations must be received by 9:00 p.m. EDT on Friday April 28th. Please contact Christine Di Bella, ArchivesSpace Program Manager, at</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><a href="http://lyralists.lyrasis.org/mailman/listinfo/archivesspace_users_group"><span style="color:black">
</span><span style="color:#1155CC">christine.dibella at lyrasis.org</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black"><mailto:</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><a href="http://lyralists.lyrasis.org/mailman/listinfo/archivesspace_users_group"><span style="color:#1155CC">christine.dibella
at lyrasis.org</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">> or any member of the Nominating Committee with questions.</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">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.</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Respectfully,</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto">
<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Sean Quimby</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">University of Pennsylvania</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Chair, and Governance Board member</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto"><b><span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">On behalf of Nominating Committee members:</span></b><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Valerie Addonizio (Atlas Systems), Technical Advisory Council Chair</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Regina Carra (American Folk Art Museum), User Advisory Council Chair</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Courtney Dean (University of California Los Angeles), representing the Very Large membership level</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Suzanne Reller (University of Cincinnati) User Advisory Council Vice Chair</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto">
<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Caitlin Rizzo (Institute for Advanced Study), representing the Very Small membership level</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Rachel Searcy (New York University), Technical Advisory Council Vice Chair</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Joshua Shaw (Dartmouth College), representing the Medium membership level</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Holly Smith (Spelman College), representing the Small membership level</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Michelle Sweetser (Bowling Green State University), representing the Large membership level</span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Palatino;color:black">Christine Di Bella, ArchivesSpace Program Manager,
<i>ex officio</i></span><span style="font-family:Palatino"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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