[Pasig-discuss] Call for Proposals: 2017 BitCurator User Forum
Susan Malsbury
susanmalsbury at nypl.org
Mon Nov 21 17:35:51 EST 2016
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*BitCurator User Forum 2017 Call for Papers*
The BitCurator Consortium (BCC) is accepting proposals for the 2017
BitCurator User Forum, to be held April 27 - 28 at Northwestern University
in Evanston, Illinois. An international, community-led organization with
over 25 member institutions, the BCC promotes and supports the BitCurator
environment, an open source environment of digital forensics tools for use
in libraries, archives, museums, and other educational applications.
Digital Forensics: The academic library and beyond
Over the last decade, cultural heritage institutions have applied
techniques and software developed for criminal investigation and
prosecution to their own work. These applications have repurposed automated
processes in unintended ways, leading to new ways of engaging with digital
materials. We want to hear your experiences and visions of how digital
forensics affects your work.
We invite proposals for the following session formats:
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Presentations
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Panels
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Lightning Talks
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Birds-of-a-Feather discussions
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Day-long sessions that address real world problems or needs to make
progress against
Other session formats are welcome, especially sessions that incorporate
interactivity and audience participation.
We invite presentations that address any topic related to digital
forensics. Topics of particular interest include:
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ethical concerns: how might donor relations and/or institutional risk
tolerance affect forensic analysis
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records management: how can forensic analysis support records management
activities
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donor and curatorial relations: challenges and opportunities when
working with donors and/or curators
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process automation: use of scripting and related methods to support
efficiency
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data management: intersections between research data and forensic
analysis
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digital humanities: support for digital humanities work
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practical uses outside of archival workflows: researcher use, data
mining, related special projects
Submission Information
Presentations
1 - 2 presenters, 45 - 60 minutes
Please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words.
This format is intended for one or two speakers presenting a single
perspective, piece of research, or practical investigation. We encourage
presentations to move beyond the case study and address pressing issues,
best practices, opportunities for collaboration, visions, and expanded uses
for digital forensics in libraries, archives, and museums.
Panels
3 - 5 presenters, 60 - 75 minutes
Please submit a 250-word (maximum) abstract. If submitting as an solo
speaker, individual panelists may be matched by the BCC Program Committee
based on complementarity of subjects or overarching themes.
We encourage panels to represent a range of professional backgrounds and
experience. Proposals that include diverse perspectives (i.e., faculty,
students, community members, archivists, and/or multiple institutions) are
strongly encouraged. Alternative panel formats (pecha kucha, lightning
talks followed by small group discussions, or others) that will facilitate
dialogue and enlarge participation are also invited.
Birds-of-a-Feather Discussions
1 - 2 leaders, 60 - 75 minutes
Please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words.
Birds-of-a-Feather sessions are networking opportunities in which
presenters will lead an informal discussion about a chosen topic for fellow
practitioners. Birds-of-a-Feather discussions may be scheduled during lunch
or as a concurrent session.
Lightning Talks
1 presenter, 5-12 minutes
Please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words.
Lightning talks are a great format for case studies, digital forensics
“success stories” or “tragic tales,” and research updates.
Real world issues
We welcome the submission of issues you’re experiencing in your regular
work with respect to digital forensics tools, whether it be desired
functionality, automation that may not yet exist, or other workflow
breakdowns. Filling out this form <https://goo.gl/forms/AJgUyiBdLh1slUF92>
will help us create a longform, hands-on session that will tackle one or
more identified needs.
Review
The BCC Program Committee will review and accept abstracts based on their
relevance to the conference theme and audience; the clarity of description;
and their potential for inspiring discussion, collaboration, and
innovation.
Deadlines
Submission Deadline: January 15, 2017
Acceptance Notification: February 15, 2017
How to Submit
Submit proposals here
<https://bitcuratorconsortium.org/content/bitcurator-user-forum-2017-proposal-submission-form>
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Eligibility & Requirements
We welcome proposals from archivists, librarians, digital forensics
software and systems providers (vendors), scholars, students, and other
individuals working with digital forensics on a regular basis, at both BCC
member institutions and non-member institutions, large and small.
Presenters must register for and attend the conference. Presenters must
also sign and submit a speaker agreement granting permission to the BCC to
distribute their slides online with a CC-BY license. Some sessions will be
recorded and distributed online, with permission from the presenters. These
presenters will also be asked to sign and submit an agreement granting
permission to the BCC to record presentations and distribute recordings
online with a CC-BY license. Exceptions to the CC-BY license will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
BitCurator Consortium
The BitCurator Consortium (BCC) is an independent, community-led membership
association that serves as the host and center of administrative, user and
community support for the BitCurator environment. Its purpose is to support
the curation of born-digital materials through the application of
open-source digital forensics tools by institutions responsible for such
materials.
The BCC is now welcoming institutions in all sectors and nations to join as
General Members. Member benefits include:
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Access to the BCC help desk
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Prioritization in future feature and enhancement requests
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Dedicated educational offerings
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Voting rights
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Eligibility to serve on the BCC Executive Council and Committees
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Service opportunities
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Community engagement and networking
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Professional development and training
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Subscription to a dedicated BCC member mailing list
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Special rates for BCC events, including the annual BitCurator User Forum
The BCC exists to ensure that the BitCurator community continues to thrive
in the years to come. Please consider joining this growing community of
practice and international conversation around this emerging set of
practices.
For more information, visit bitcuratorconsortium.org
<https://www.bitcuratorconsortium.org/>
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Susan Malsbury | *The New York Public Library*
*Digital Archivist, Archives Unit*
Library Services Center
31-11 Thomson Avenue, Rm. 202, Long Island City, NY 11101
T: 917.229.9644 | susanmalsbury at nypl.org
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