Session D7: Is It Okay?
Tracks
Track D: Sustainability of Recordkeeping Profession
| Thursday, August 29, 2024 |
| 4:25 PM - 5:25 PM |
| Rookeries |
Overview
Location: Rookeries
Chair: Ruth Macleod
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Chair: Ruth Macleod
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Details
ARA Conference 2024 in Birmingham sees the latest in our 'Is It Okay?' programme of sessions. In 2022, we started by hearing from a panel with lived experience of race and ethnicity issues talk about what is/is not okay to say and do; in 2023, we heard from a panel with lived experience of disability or a long term health condition shared their thoughts and insights too. Together, our sessions are intended to help us all improve our understanding and allyship in a relaxed, friendly and safe environment, which does not feel like a lecture for anyone participating.
This year we will hear from a panel from the LGBTQ+ community. As a starting point we're looking to gain insight into what is/is not okay to say and talk about regarding 'queering the archives'. This phrase has been used in this - or related - formats in projects, outreach and publicity, but is it the right or best way to talk about the work we want or need to do? How best do we both support and grow our work and our workforce among the LGBTQ+ community? Join us, and give and gain insight among supportive peers and colleagues.
This year we will hear from a panel from the LGBTQ+ community. As a starting point we're looking to gain insight into what is/is not okay to say and talk about regarding 'queering the archives'. This phrase has been used in this - or related - formats in projects, outreach and publicity, but is it the right or best way to talk about the work we want or need to do? How best do we both support and grow our work and our workforce among the LGBTQ+ community? Join us, and give and gain insight among supportive peers and colleagues.
