Hello all,

A discussion with several folks during the break-out period of the record management roundtable meeting at last month's SAA conference led to a mutual interest in pursuing a session proposal for next year's conference in Cleveland. The recent discussion ("controlling entry to the profession") on Twitter, this list, and the archives and archivist listserv, has further encouraged the idea, albeit with a few tweaks.

I'm interested in developing a lightning talk delivered by persons in hybrid archival/RM roles within different organizations (universities, government, non-profits, corporations, etc...). I envision discussing the usefulness (or not) of career distinctions in today's environment, the effect of dual-role positions on graduate education and the profession(s), the value of "career-specific" certifications, and tips for current students or recent graduates on optimizing employment potential in the archival/RM market.

This panel will not focus on specific dual-programs, manuals, or strategies, rather on the increasing professional intersection of archival and RM careers outside of traditional frameworks, and the blending of such roles into "information managers" balancing archival and RM duties when required.

As this idea is unrefined at this point, I'm seeking insight on development, help with content, and of course, panelists!  Anyone who is interested at all, particularly those in dual archivist/records management positions, please contact me OFF LIST at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Thanks!

Alex J. Toner
Archives & Records Manager
Office of the University Registrar
University of Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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