Symposium Shows Vital Contribution of Archives to Scientific Research

The Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives is hosting a public symposium tomorrow (Friday, November 18) called Archives and Science: Connections Exploring Science through Archives.

“The symposium will demonstrate the vital contribution of archives to scientific research and discovery,” said the Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. “We commend the professional archivists and community-based volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts to documenting and preserving our past for present and future generations.”

The symposium is part of the annual Archives Week activities.

“During Archives Week, we are highlighting the important task of preserving and making available the documentary heritage of our province,” said Jenny Seeman, President of the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives. “On behalf of the association, we would also like to take this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.”

Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador provided $50,000 in operational support to the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives through the Cultural Economic Development Program to assist with the delivery of programs and services to its members across the province.

The symposium takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Rooms and costs $20 including lunch. The public can pre-register by calling the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives at 709-726-2867. Parking permits are available.

Since 1983, the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives has been active in providing and promoting education and training for archivists, offering advisory services, administering grants, publishing a regular newsletter, and promoting public awareness of the value of the province’s archival records. For further information on the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives, visit www.anla.nf.ca .

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Photo: Jenny Seeman, President, Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives (ANLA) and the Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, were recently joined by members of the ANLA executive and archives community to proclaim November 14-20 as Archives Week. From back left are: Greg Walsh, Provincial Archivist, The Rooms; Emily Gushue, Director, ANLA; Colleen Quigley, Chair, ANLA Education Committee; and Mary Ellen Wright, Professional Development and Outreach Officer, ANLA.

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