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Current Committee Liaisons
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Committees ListThe Advancement Committee advises the Board on matters relating to fundraising opportunities, membership recruitment and support, opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing among like organizations, research sustainable resources, and identify Association-based projects that may be used for fundraising initiatives. For further details, please see the committee’s Terms of Reference (PDF). Members:
The Awards Committee is responsible for overseeing the advertising, promotion, adjudication, and presentation of the AAO awards. These awards include: Alexander Fraser, James J. Talman, Emerging Leader, Institutional, and Corporate. The committee advises the AAO Board on new award categories, modifications to existing awards, and opportunities for special recognition as well as establishing eligibility and procedural criteria for AAO awards. For further details, please see the committee’s Terms of Reference (PDF). Members: The Committee shall be comprised of a minimum of four individuals who are members in good standing of the AAO (either individual or institutional). One member shall act as Chair. At least two members must be a past recipient of an AAO award. Membership shall generally be for a two-year term and terms may be renewed.
The Communications and Advocacy Committee (CAC) advises the Board on matters relating to communication with the membership, the operation of a program of public awareness and outreach, as well as providing leadership in the event that emergency advocacy is required on behalf of the membership. The Committee will provide liaison with the related committee on the Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) and other archival institutions, as well as pursuing partnerships with other related bodies.For further details, please see the committee’s Terms of Reference (PDF). Visit the Advocacy page for more information about the Committee's work. Members:
The Conference Committee is responsible for overseeing the organization, promotion, and execution of the AAO's annual conference. We are currently seeking members for the 2025-2026 Conference Committee. The Digital Access and Preservation Committee (DAPC) advises the AAO Board and membership at large on matters relating to preserving and accessing digital archival collections in Ontario. For further details, please see the committee’s Terms of Reference (PDF). Members:
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee advises the AAO Board of Directors, standing committees and membership on issues relating to diversity, equity and inclusion within the AAO itself and in the archival profession at large. For further details, please see the committee’s Terms of Reference (PDF). Members:
The Institutional Development Committee (IDC) advises the Board on all matters pertaining to the interests of institutions in Ontario and the development of a provincial archives system. The Committee shall advise the Board on matters relating to the allocation and adjudication of grants to Institutional Members, and the establishment of criteria to determine such allocations. For more information about the Provincial Acquisition Strategy (PAS) and the role that IDC has played in supporting its development, visit the Provincial Acquisition Strategy page. Members:
The Professional Development Committee (PDC) of the Archives Association of Ontario supports the archival community by providing basic and continuing education pertaining to information management. The committee seeks to:
For further details, please see the committee’s Terms of Reference (PDF). Members:
The Student and New Professional Outreach Committee (SNPOC) will build on continuing work to engage current student members, and attract new student members to the AAO, with opportunities for funding, networking, and workshops to supplement their education. Members:
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