Do we have the technological competencies archivists need to be effective using 21st century technologies? How do we stay up-to-date with current and emerging technologies? Are opportunities available to gain knowledge and skills with emerging technologies? Please join us for a conversation about why we must develop technological competencies, as they are critical to our professional practice. This pop-up session is intended for anyone who is interested in discussing the challenges of dealing with rapidly changing technologies. It will be an open-discussion about the varying levels of technological knowledge and skills present in the profession. This is an opportunity to take a critical look at our professional practice and our relationship with technology.
Anne Daniel is an Associate Archivist at Western University Archives in London, Canada. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Western University. Her research interests include archivists in popular culture, social media and outreach and the reference proc... Read More →
Amanda Jamieson is an Assistant Archivist at Western University in Ontario, Canada. Her current research interests include online access tools and archivist competencies.
