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February BULLETIN 2005

building better archives programs. President’s message “Theory and Practice” is the Conference “...we look to ensure ACA’s service theme and it is most appropriate at this time in our evolution. All of us, from the is relevant for the future.” lone ranger in a small archives to the pro- fessional practicing our trade for a large government institution have grappled Over the next few weeks the Association The future delivery of services depends on throughout our careers with issues related of Canadian Archivists (ACA) your input. In a spirit of collaboration and to theory and practice. The speed with membership, past members, and collegial critical analysis we can build an which the electronic medium is progress- individuals working in the archival association worthy of the archival ing necessitates discussion on theory and community will be invited to participate in community for years to come. We have its application. Our Program Committee a survey of member needs. Consultants served our membership well for 30 years have put together an excellent program selected after a careful analysis and and we look to ensure our service is rele- which will engender dialogue on the mat- selection process will conduct the survey. vant for the future. ter and give us tools to use while execut- Your participation is important for the ing our work. The roster of sessions and success of our Review and Renewal I extend to you a hearty invitation to par- speakers is impressive. An excellent pro- project. ticipate in our 30th Anniversary Confer- gram for our Institute will be delivered. ence, held in , . “Leadership for the Archival Profession” As outlined in past Bulletins, we plan to Saskatoon is an attractive site for a Con- is a most appropriate theme and an educa- review ACA structure and operations to ference and I am sure those attending will tion subject required by many. Details are determine the effectiveness of current have fond memories of this event. available on our website. programs. All aspects of the Association’s goals, structure, policies, ACA is celebrating 30 years of a mission roles, procedures and practices will be to serve a vibrant professional member- I look forward to seeing you in Saskatoon. reviewed. The survey process will invite ship. Over the years we as a community Our conference is a wonderful platform to each and every member to reflect on our at times succeeding, at time struggling, engender discussion and your input will be association’s past, present, and future, and have always rallied to find solutions, es- welcome. I congratulate and thank all to contribute to building a better ACA to tablish worthy programs, and debate our who are involved in making our 30th Anni- serve you. The goal is to identify the common issues in a spirit of constructive versary Conference and Institute sure bets needs of the membership, which can be analysis. Our Conference invites us to to be resounding successes. Conference served on an efficient and economic express our spirit of collaboration and pro- committees’ work is not easy and is cru- manner by the ACA. Please participate. vides a platform to continue the work of cial. Efforts in this regard are not taken for granted. On behalf of ACA’s leader- ship team I thank all those who have What’s inside agreed to serve as speakers and chairs. Together let us celebrate our past achieve- • President’s message...... Page 1 ments and unite in a collegial spirit to • Call for Nominations ...... Page 2 build a bright future for ACA and our pro- • 2005 Conference program...... Page 6 fession. • Pre-Conference workshops ...... Page 11 • Conference Social Events ...... Page 12 Respectfully submitted,

• The fonds of the greatest Canadian (cont'd)...... Page 18 Marc Lerman • SISAA News...... Page 14 ACA President • Editor’s last word ...... Page 5 Page 2 Februa