The Society of American Archivists  2013 Research Forum, “Foundations and Innovations,” will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana

Participants’ enthusiastic response to the past six Research Forums confirms that the full spectrum of research activities – from “pure” research to applied research to innovative practice – is of interest and value to the archives community. The 2013 Research Forum will build on previous success by continuing with a full day of presentations.

If you’re engaged in research… seeking to identify research-based solutions for your institution… willing to participate in the research cycle by serving as a beta site for research trials… or simply interested in what’s happening in research and innovation…

Then join us for the 7^th Annual SAA Research Forum: “Foundations and Innovations”!

Researchers, practitioners, educators, students, and the curious across all sectors of archives and records management are invited to participate. Use the Forum to discuss, debate, plan, organize, evaluate, or motivate research projects and initiatives. The event seeks to facilitate collaboration and help inform researchers about what questions and problems need to be tackled.

As archivists from around the country and the world convene at ARCHIVES / New Orleans 2013, the Research Forum will provide a platform to acknowledge current – and encourage future – research and innovation from across the broad archives community and for the benefit of the archives profession.

Research Forum Events at ARCHIVES / New Orleans 2013

The following events are planned for 2013:

• Research Presentations and Posters (Tuesday, August 13, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm): Here’s your chance to present, discuss, listen to, or view research reports and results on a variety of topics. The final 30 minutes of this session will seek input for SAA’s 2014 Research Forum.
• “Office Hours” in the Exhibit Hall (Thursday, August 15, and Friday, August 16): Research Forum organizers will be on hand to hear your ideas about the Forum and for ad hoc discussions about specific research projects.
• Poster Sessions: Be sure to make time to visit the poster sessions, which will include practice innovation and research topics.

The deadline for submission of abstracts is May 1, 2013. For more information, and to sign up, consult the SAA Site.