Beyond Borders: San Diego 2012

Beyond Borders – the premier educational event of the year for archives and records management professionals – is your best opportunity all year to MEET, LEARN, GROW, and COLLABORATE in the company of colleagues from across the country and around the world…

MEET! Beyond Borders features…

• Roundtable and Section meetings that get you in tune with others who share your special interests…
• SAA committee meetings, open to all members, at which you can learn about what SAA is doing on behalf of archives and archivists…
• Special Networking Events, from the New Member/First-Timer Orientation and Forum to the All-Attendee Reception to alumni mixers, where you can mingle with archives “rock stars,” catch up with classmates, and interact with session speakers.

LEARN! Beyond Borders brings you…

• Thought-provoking and informative plenary sessions…
• 70 education sessions – developed specifically for archives professionals — that provide practical tips that you can put to use as soon as you return to work – and discussions of research and theory that advance your profession to new heights…
• In-depth coverage of an archival topic of special interest to you at Pre-Conference Programs…

GROW! At Beyond Borders you’ll have so many opportunities to expand your horizons as a professional! You’ll find…

• A chance for first-timers and new members to see what it’s all about – all in one place and all at one time…
• The Exhibit Hall – packed with fresh ideas, new products, the tools you need to do your best…
• The 6th Annual Research Forum, where you’ll learn about what’s happening in research and innovation – and maybe find some research-based solutions for your institution.

COLLABORATE! Make time at Beyond Borders to…

• Meet up in the Networking Café, where you can talk to representatives of allied organizations, recruiters, and volunteer career advisors; review literature and job vacancy announcements; post your résumé; or check your email at a CyberCafé kiosk…
• Attend one or more Open Forums or Brown Bag Lunches to share your ideas about “Evolving Perceptions of Diversity,” SAA’s Standards Portal, new directions for SAA’s Annual Meeting, CONTENTdm and EAD, and more…
• Take a chance! Introduce yourself to someone whose knowledge and skills could benefit your institution’s next project!

Beyond Borders Expo

The Beyond Borders Expo is the place for archives, records, and IT professionals to learn about your products and services, ask questions, and provide their marketplace perspectives. Take advantage of their great ideas – and share a few of your own!

Reserve booth space today to maximize your exposure!

Visit the Virtual Expo to see information on sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Beyond Borders Calls For Proposals:

2012 Research Forum: Call For Participants / Call for Presentations (Deadline: May 1, 2012)
Call for Student Paper and Poster Presentations (Deadline: February 1, 2012)
Call for Program Proposals (Deadline extended: October 3 October 11, 2011)
Call for Pre-Conference Workshop Proposals (Deadline extended: October 3 October 11, 2011)
Section/Roundtable Endorsements of Proposals (Deadline: October 17, 2011)