AAO East/Est

04/25/2024

York University Libraries is hiring a two year contractually limited appointment for an Adjunct Librarian position as the W.P. Scott Chair in Librarianship which will focus on research on artificial intelligence (AI), in support of
research, teaching and learning (deadline extended to May 6th): https://www.yorku.ca/vpepc/faculty-affairs/wp-content/uploads/sites/698/2020/06/LIB_WPScottChair.pdf.

For more information about salary, benefits, and the interview process (pre-covid), please see this unofficial guide written by a colleague: https://www.miskatonic.org/york/interviewing/.

04/04/2024

The Archives at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre has an opening for an Archival Assistant (12-18 month contract) starting June 24, 2024.
The posting is open until April 21, 2024:

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03/25/2024

The United Church of Canada Archives (Toronto) is seeking a full-time, contract Digitization Assistant until June 30, 2025. This position supports the General Council Archives team with the digitization of residential school, day school and Indigenous missions’ records.

The job posting can be viewed on the UCC jobsite: https://united-church.ca/opportunities/digitization-assistant-full-time-term.

Interested applicated are invited to submit their resume to Human Resources at [email protected]. Please quote the job number in your application.

03/22/2024

Save the dates! Archives Awareness Week will be April 2 to April 5, 2024. The theme this year, “Access your Archives.”

Throughout April, the AAO Instagram will also take part in the annual Archives of Ontario-led social media campaign to promote the Archeion service and descriptions in the database.

As part of AWW, we are bringing back our featured Instagram vignettes from you! On Thursday, April 5, 2024, the AAO will publish a series of short vignettes submitted by membership via our Instagram account.

As per tradition, the AAO will be hosting a Twitter Takeover event. On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, a roster of guest archivists will take over the AAO Twitter account to answer your questions and comments related to work in the archives.

We encourage members to program events and engage in social media initiatives. Let us know if you would like us to promote your own AAW event on our social media, website, and the Original Order of Things newsletter.

If you would like to participate in any events, please contact Tiffany Ribeiro at [email protected].

As a part of AAW, we are asking for your donations in support of the Shirley Spragge Bursary program, which provides financial assistance for students, new professionals, or archivists in financial need to cover the registration and travel to the AAO's annual conference.

For more information, visit aao-archivists.ca/Archives-Awareness-Week or click on our linkin.bio!

03/21/2024

Hello everyone,

We have a revised date for the AAOEe workshop, Getting Started with Digital Preservation!

The workshop has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 18, from 1-4 pm. We hope this date works for you. Your registration has been retained in Eventbrite, so there is nothing required from you at this time if the new date and time work with your schedule.
Please let me know, however, if you wish to cancel your registration and receive a full refund.

Thanks so much for your patience. We look forward to seeing you on April 18th.
Best regards,
Claire

Claire Sutton
President
Archives Association of Ontario East/est Chapter
| email: [email protected]
| website: aao-archivists.ca/aaoee

03/09/2024

Do you ever pass by one of Ottawa's many stately heritage properties and wonder what stories those walls could tell?

Join us on March 13 as Richard Collins leads us on a fascinating virtual tour and shares the tales of the important historical figures who lived in those homes and shaped Ottawa's history.

Visit our website for full details and the link to pre-register for this Zoom presentation:

https://www.historicalsocietyottawa.ca/activities/events/eventdetail/123/16,17,19,21/who-lived-here

03/09/2024

We are excited to bring you our first in-person event since 2019!

Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Machzikei Hadas 2310 Virginia Drive

Since the 1920s, the Byward Market has been the hub of community life for the Jewish community. Take a trip down memory lane and join us for an evening exploring the history of Jewish life and business in the Byward Market with presenter John Diener.

This event is free and open to all!
Register: [email protected] or 613-798-9818 ext. 264

03/06/2024

The AAO is looking for a new editor for Off the Record!

Are you an AAO member who has enjoyed reading or contributing to Off the Record (OTR), the quarterly digital newsletter published by the AAO? Or are you looking for opportunities to connect with and learn from other members of the archival community in Ontario? Or perhaps you’re an archivist with great organizational and editorial skills to share with the AAO?

If so, the AAO has a volunteer opportunity for you as the new editor of Off the Record!

Off the Record publishes quality writing on archives by the AAO community, the AAO Board of Directors, chapters, special interest groups and AAO staff on a variety of subjects. Issues include articles sharing professional knowledge, updates on outreach activities, profiles of archival workers, features on archives-related projects and events, and news and announcements about the AAO’s activities.

Off the Record is published four (4) times per year in the spring, summer, fall and winter. Back issues are located on the AAO website.

The OTR Editor is responsible for collecting, editing, and formatting submissions, and publishing the issue. The Editor also assists with coordinating advertising and reporting annually to the AAO Board of Directors. The term for this position is typically two (2) years with an option for renewal. This position can also be configured as a co-editorship for two people on a staggered term basis.

Please contact Helen Liu ([email protected]) with expressions of interest or for more detailed information about this position.

03/03/2024

03/03/2024

Learning about old houses is one of the best ways to connect with our past and bring people together when they learn of their shared heritage. With more than 30 years of experience researching family and house histories, Legacy Tree Genealogists' Meghan Jordan provides tips and resources to research...

03/03/2024

Registration is now open to attend the Capital Heritage Mentorship Program Forum which will take place in person at the Beechwood Cemetery.
The Forum is a celebration of the program and the achievements of the Mentees, who will be presenting insights on their experiences.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our Mentorship Program for prospective Mentors, Mentees, or those looking to host similar programs. Click the Link below to register!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/capital-heritage-mentorship-program-2023-2024-forum-tickets-852247494197?aff=oddtdtcreator