I've been thinking a lot recently about the implications of volunteer labour in the archival profession and the challenges faced by archives that are completely volunteer run. If you haven't already go read "Implications of Archival Labor" by Stacie Williams. Williams' work clearly outlines the problems wTith invisible labour in archives, the need for archives … Continue reading Volunteer Labour in Archives
Service, Professional Development and Privilege
I've been thinking a lot about service expectations, professional development opportunities and privilege. A lot has been written on the connection of conference attendance and privilege, conferences are expensive to attend and in the academic world that you often essentially pay to present your research. If you're lucky enough to have a job that includes … Continue reading Service, Professional Development and Privilege
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