To see what is required for the proposal form, you can download a .pdf copy of the Session Proposal Form or Workshop Proposal form. All submissions must be made through the online system. Downloaded forms are for informational purposes only. If you have difficulty with the online submission process, please contact us.

The 2008 Program Committee accepts submission of proposals in the following formats:

TRADITIONAL. Open session of 90 minutes, consisting of two or three fully prepared papers of 15-30 minutes each and a comment-and-discussion period. May also include Work in Progress format. Please do not propose sessions of more than three presenters. Paper titles are required. A chair is not required for this format; chair duties may be performed by one of the speakers, who must also be designated as the key contact for the session.

 

Work in Progress. Open session of 90 minutes, consisting of two presentations of 15 minutes each describing ongoing research topics and at least 60 minutes for feedback and discussion. Paper titles are required. Indicate Traditional session on your session proposal form.

 

PANEL DISCUSSION . Session of 60 or 90 minutes, consisting of a panel of three to four individuals (with a moderator or commentator making a total of no more than five participants) who informally discuss a variety of theories or perspectives on the given topic. May also include Focus Session format. Description of each speaker's topic is required. A chair/moderator is not required for this format; chair duties may be performed by one of the speakers, who must also be designated as the key contact for the session.

 

Focus Session. Open session of 60 minutes designed to highlight innovative archives or records management programs, new techniques, and research projects. Audience participation is significant. Paper titles are not required. Indicate Panel Discussion on your session proposal form.

 

TUTORIAL. One or two sessions of 90 minutes, designed to provide the audience with highly informative, in-depth, practical information about an archival practice, technique or technology.  Recommended format:  three speakers with ample time included for audience Q&A.    A chair/moderator is required for this format; chair duties may be performed by one of the speakers. Name and resume of speakers, and paper titles are required. 

 

If you are proposing two sessions, please be sure to indicate (2) 90 minute sessions. If the focus or speakers will differ in the second session, please be sure to complete the form twice, indicating Part I and Part II.

WORKSHOP [Submit via Workshop Proposal Form only]: Limited-enrollment session of half day or full day, usually designed to teach or refine skills.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Participants in the program must register and secure institutional or personal funding. AMIA cannot provide funding for speakers, whether they are international, non-archivists, non-records managers, members, or nonmembers

The Conference Committee's task is to have a global vision to ensure a stimulating, balanced and professional program that will meet the diverse needs of our members. The Committee is unable to accept all proposals submitted; and, some individuals who propose sessions may be asked to revise their proposals to help meet the wider needs of the program.

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