AAO - Ontario Archivists

Education • Training • Courses • Bursaries

Education for archivists in Canada remains a priority within the archival profession. The Professional Development Programme serves the archival community and the public through high quality education programmes for anyone working with archives or interested in working with archival collections in the province of Ontario. Following the training and education guidelines developed by the Association of Canadian Archivists, the programme aims at the growth of a stronger, better educated archival profession in the Province.

Training • On-site Visits • Referrals

The Preservation Consultant Programme provides complimentary advisory services of a professional conservator to AAO members throughout Ontario. AAO acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada through Library and Archives Canada and administered by the Canadian Council of Archives. The service is administered by the Archives Association of Ontario.

Discover • On-line Research • Explore

ARCHEION is a research tool that allows online users worldwide to discover and explore archival descriptions from Archives Association of Ontario member institutions. The records themselves are preserved and made accessible via the individual archival institutions. ARCHEION is a unique opportunity offered by the Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) – join us by participating in this online venture.

On-site Visits • Presentations • Referrals

The Archives Advisor Programme provides complimentary direct advice and support to archives or proposed archives anywhere in Ontario. The service is funded by the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Governments Services, through the Archives of Ontario, and from the federal government through Library and Archives Canada and the Canadian Council of Archives (CCA). The programme is administered by the Archives Association of Ontario.

AAO - Ontario Archivists

Update from Emergency Board Meeting

Friday, 11 May 2012 12:25 Jill Spellman News - Funding Cuts

Attention AAO Members,

At the emergency Board meeting held on May 8, the AAO Executive made difficult but necessary decisions to safeguard the future of the association. Due to the sensitive nature of these issues, we are still in the process of working out the terms, but it is important to stress that the elimination of the NADP funding has had a direct impact the three core programs of the AAO which include the services of the Archives Advisor, Preservation Consultant, and the Archeion Coordinator.

In the meantime, the AAO Executive has written a letter to the Honorable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, stating the importance and necessity of the NADP to the AAO and the archives of the Province of Ontario. We encourage all members to write to the Hon. James Moore, their MPs, and sign the petition to save the NADP. Like the Canadian Council of Archives and the other provincial and territorial archival associations, the AAO believes it is necessary for Library and Archives Canada to restore the NADP.

Please watch the AAO List-Serv and aao-archivists.ca for further announcements regarding the activities of the CCA and the AAO. Despite the distressing nature of the recent situation, the AAO 2012 Conference and Pre-Conference Workshop in Toronto are still scheduled to run from June 13-15. We expect this conference to serve as important gathering for archivists and enthusiasts to discuss the future of our profession in Ontario.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the AAO Executive.

Respectfully,

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AAO
Executive Board

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New Chapter - the Durham Region Area Archives Group

Wednesday, 09 May 2012 14:32 Adam Becker News - Durham Region Area Archives News

At the April 13, 2012 AAO Executive Board meeting a motion was made and approved for the formation of a new Chapter - the Durham Region Area Archives Group. For more information, please contact either Shelley Respondek or Jennifer Weymark.

AAO Slate of Directors!

Tuesday, 08 May 2012 06:48 Jill Spellman News - What's New

Attention AAO Members!

It is with great pleasure that the Nominations Committee announce the following slate of Directors put forth to the AAO Membership for election at the AGM in Toronto on June 15, 2012.

Vice-President/President Elect: vacant (amendment)

Director without Portfolio (2 positions available):
Kelli Babcock
Shelley Respondek
Anton Sardelic
Ciara Ward-Baker (amendment)

Nominations from the floor will also be accepted during the AGM on June 15, 2012.

Sarah Ferencz
AAO Vice-President/President-Elect
905.668.6531 ext.2023

Archivists' On to Ottawa Trek – May 28

Thursday, 03 May 2012 18:11 Adam Becker News - Funding Cuts

On April 30, 2012, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) eliminated the National Archival Development Program (NADP), a $1.7 million contribution program administered for the LAC by the non-profit Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) and distributed to 13 provincial and territorial archives councils to support archival activities locally. Through these councils, NADP funding is on the ground in our 10 provinces and 3 territories, ensuring that Canada's history is preserved in local communities. Canada's archival councils provide support to archives and archivists so that they may better serve all Canadians.

Call to Action

Thursday, 03 May 2012 17:29 Adam Becker News - Funding Cuts

Who

To members of the archival community and archives supporters

What

The following call to action is in response to the elimination of the National Archival Development Program by Library and Archives Canada (LAC) on April 30, 2012, and the resulting impact on Canada's 13 provincial and territorial archives councils, and the Canadian Council of Archives.