We are delighted to announce an upcoming workshop focusing on Establishing a Polar Archive Network and the development of a proposal for a Polar Archive Action Group within the framework of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Standing Committee on the Social Sciences and Humanities (SC-HASS)
Dates: 17–18 March 2025
Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, UK and online
This workshop will bring together researchers, archivists, and stakeholders from across the polar research community to explore the establishment of a collaborative archive network. Discussions will focus on drafting a proposal for an action group dedicated to preserving and making accessible polar-related archival resources for the social sciences and humanities.
If you are interested in participating, we kindly request you to complete the following form to express your interest and provide relevant details:
👉 [Google Form Link]
Key Workshop Goals:
- Identify existing polar archives for the social sciences and humanities.
- Discuss collaboration and technical infrastructure for a polar archive network.
- Draft a proposal for an action group to be submitted to SCAR.
- Draft a proposal for polar archive network/platform submitted to SCAR.
- Draft a management plan for a polar archive network.
Who Should Attend?
We welcome participation from scholars, archivists, librarians, policymakers, and anyone with an interest in polar archives and their potential to enhance polar research.
Registration Deadline: Please submit your form by 28 February 2025
For inquiries, please contact [email protected]
Join us in shaping the future of polar archival collaboration!