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SNACSchool Indigenous Create and Edit

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SNACSchool Indigenous Create and Edit, a virtual event to be held April 22, 1:00–5:00 PM EDT, is a multi-module course geared towards those interested in editing Indigenous entities in SNAC and uses inclusive Indigenous examples and specific ethical considerations. Registration is open to all, but Indigenous community members are particularly encouraged to attend, as well as others who may provide reference to Indigenous topics or collections. Previously recorded sessions and PDFs of slide decks are also available to revisit steps and refresh your memory.

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SNACSchool Create and Edit

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SNACSchool Create and Edit, a virtual event to be held February 25, 1:00–5:00 PM EST, is a multi-module course geared towards those interested in editing in SNAC. Some archival research training or experience is recommended before taking this class, and you can find helpful videos on the SNAC website! Previously recorded sessions and PDFs of slide decks are also available to revisit steps and refresh your memory.

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SNACSchool Indigenous Research and Reference

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SNACSchool Indigenous Research and Reference, a virtual event to be held on March 25, 1:00–3:00 PM EDT, is intended for those interested in learning how to use SNAC for Indigenous research and uses inclusive Indigenous entities and specific ethical considerations. Registration is open to all, but Indigenous community members are particularly encouraged to attend, as well as others who may provide reference to Indigenous topics or collections. Attendees will get an overview of SNAC’s website and search functions and will learn how it can help them with their archival research goals.

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SNACSchool Research and Reference

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SNACSchool Research and Reference, a virtual event to be held on January 15, 1:00–3:00 PM EDT, is intended for those wanting to learn how to use SNAC for conducting their own research, or those who provide reference and want to up their game! Attendees will get an overview of SNAC’s website and search functions and will learn how it can help them with their archival research goals.

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Indigenous Research and Reference (Part 1 of Indigenize SNAC Series)

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On September 3, from 4:00–6:00 PM EST, Indigenize SNAC will host Indigenous SNAC Research and Reference. This virtual SNAC school event is intended for those wanting to learn how to use SNAC for conducting their own research, or those who provide reference and want to up their game! Attendees will get an overview of SNAC’s website and search functions and will learn how it can help them with their archival research goals.

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Indigenous SNAC Edit-A-Thon (Part 3 of IndigenizeSNAC Series)

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On November 14, from 11:30 AM–5:00 PM EST, Indigenize SNAC will host an edit-a-thon aimed at improving the discovery of Indigenous archival material that has been dispersed to multiple repositories. The event will also explore best practices around entities in SNAC for Indigenous, Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or First Nations individuals and Nations, as well as for colonial actors and institutions whose records hold relevance for Indigenous researchers.

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Promise and Peril: Generative AI in Digital Scholarly Editing

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Generative AI is rapidly becoming integral to digital scholarly editing workflows, as demonstrated by diverse initiatives from the digital humanities, including workshops by the Institute for Documentology and Scholarly Editing (IDE) at the last two annual DH conferences. On June 25 at 11:00 EDT, Animating Text Newcastle University will host Dr. Martina Scholger (University of Graz) for a presentation on the applicability of generative AI in digital editing workflows and the resulting transformation of editorial processes as seen with long-established digital edition projects at the University of Graz’s Department of Digital Humanities.