Register now: 2026 ArchivesSpace Virtual Member Forum
Bailey-Grace Harrell
Join us for the ArchivesSpace Virtual Member Forum, a free, community-driven, two-day online event spanning time zones and ArchivesSpace experience levels.
When: March 25 - 26, 2026
Where: All online via Zoom, with opportunities to join via computer or phone.
Who Can Attend: Anyone from an ArchivesSpace member organization is welcome to attend.
This is a free event, but registration is required. Registration is available to individuals from ArchivesSpace member institutions only.
Registration
Registrations for each session of the forum are separate.
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Registration is required for each session.
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You may register for as many sessions as you wish.
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Registration links can be found at the beginning of each session’s agenda.
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If you register for any session, you will receive connection information via Zoom.
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Registering for one session guarantees a spot in that session only.
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You must register for each session you plan to attend.
A detailed schedule and additional registration information will be released closer to the forum.
Please note that most sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the Virtual Member Forum wiki page.
Feel free to contact ArchivesSpace Community Engagement Lead Jessica Crouch at Archives...@lyrasis.org with questions. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Don’t Forget - Submit a Proposal
Proposal deadline: February 27, 2026
We are now accepting session proposals via our online submission form:
Active participation from the ArchivesSpace community makes this event a success. All users are encouraged to submit a proposal. We want the program to reflect the full spectrum of ArchivesSpace users.
We welcome presentations or discussions addressing any aspect of your institution’s ArchivesSpace use. The following ideas are provided to assist with brainstorming and are not meant to limit proposal topics:
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Small Changes, Big Impacts: implementation of plugins, tools, or new workflows
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Half-Baked: share your in-progress work in ArchivesSpace
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Show Off Your Instance (lightning talks encouraged)
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Adventures in Bulk Updating: workflows, tools, and tips for data migration and cleanup
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Doing Enough with Less: addressing challenges of limited resources
Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged to allow time for feedback or clarification.
