The BitCurator=
Consortium (BCC) is accepting proposals for the
2017 BitCurator User Forum,
to be held April 27 - 28 at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.=
An international, community-led organization with over 25 member instituti=
ons, the BCC promotes and supports the BitCurator environment, an open sour=
ce environment of digital forensics
tools for use in libraries, archives, museums, and other educational appli=
cations.
Over the last =
decade, cultural heritage institutions have applied techniques and software=
developed for criminal investigation and prosecution
to their own work. These applications have repurposed automated processes =
in unintended ways, leading to new ways of engaging with digital materials.=
We want to hear your experiences and visions of how digital forensics affe=
cts your work.
Please note that th=
ere are no restrictions on proposal submissions for the BitCurator User For=
um. You don't need to be a BCC member to submit
a proposal and/or attend the event.
We invite prop=
osals for the following session formats:
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Presentations
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Panels
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Lightning Talks
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Birds-of-a-Feather discussion=
s
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Day-long sessions that addres=
s real world problems or needs to make progress against
Other session =
formats are welcome, especially sessions that incorporate interactivity and=
audience participation.
We invite pres=
entations that address any topic related to digital forensics. Topics of pa=
rticular interest include:
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ethical concerns:=
b> how might donor relations and/or institutional
risk tolerance affect forensic analysis
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records management:
how can forensic analysis support records managem=
ent activities
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donor and curatorial relat=
ions: challenges and opportunities
when working with donors and/or curators
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process automation:
use of scripting and related methods to support e=
fficiency
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data management:
intersections between research data and forensic =
analysis
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digital humanities:
support for digital humanities work
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practical uses outside of =
archival workflows:
researcher use, data mining, related special proj=
ects
Submission =
Information
Presentatio=
ns
1 - 2 prese=
nters, 45 - 60 minutes
Please subm=
it an abstract of no more than 250 words.
This format is=
intended for one or two speakers presenting a single perspective, piece of=
research, or practical investigation. We encourage
presentations to move beyond the case study and address pressing issues, b=
est practices, opportunities for collaboration, visions, and expanded uses =
for digital forensics in libraries, archives, and museums.
Panels
3 - 5 prese=
nters, 60 - 75 minutes
Please subm=
it a 250-word (maximum) abstract. If submitting as an solo speaker, individ=
ual panelists may be matched by the BCC Program
Committee based on complementarity of subjects or overarching themes.
We encourage p=
anels to represent a range of professional backgrounds and experience. Prop=
osals that include diverse perspectives (i.e.,
faculty, students, community members, archivists, and/or multiple institut=
ions) are strongly encouraged. Alternative panel formats (pecha kucha, ligh=
tning talks followed by small group discussions, or others) that will facil=
itate dialogue and enlarge participation
are also invited.
Birds-of-a-=
Feather Discussions
1 - 2 leade=
rs, 60 - 75 minutes
Please subm=
it an abstract of no more than 250 words.
Birds-of-a-Fea=
ther sessions are networking opportunities in which presenters will lead an=
informal discussion about a chosen topic for
fellow practitioners. Birds-of-a-Feather discussions may be scheduled duri=
ng lunch or as a concurrent session.
Lightning T=
alks
1 presenter=
, 5-12 minutes
Please subm=
it an abstract of no more than 250 words.
Lightning talk=
s are a great format for case studies, digital forensics “success sto=
ries” or “tragic tales,” and research updates.
Real world =
issues
We welcome the=
submission of issues you’re experiencing in your regular work with r=
espect to digital forensics tools, whether it be desired
functionality, automation that may not yet exist, or other workflow breakd=
owns. Filling out
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this form will help us create a
longform, hands-on session that will tackle one or more identified needs.<=
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Review
The BCC Progra=
m Committee will review and accept abstracts based on their relevance to th=
e conference theme and audience; the clarity of
description; and their potential for inspiring discussion, collaboration, =
and innovation.
Deadlines=
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Submission Dea=
dline: January 15, 2017
Acceptance Not=
ification: February 15, 2017
How to Subm=
it
Submit proposa=
ls
here.
Eligibility=
& Requirements
We welcome pro=
posals from archivists, librarians, digital forensics software and systems =
providers (vendors), scholars, students, and other
individuals working with digital forensics on a regular basis, at both BCC=
member institutions and non-member institutions, large and small.
Presenters mus=
t register for and attend the conference. Presenters must also sign and sub=
mit a speaker agreement granting permission to
the BCC to distribute their slides online with a CC-BY license. Some sessi=
ons will be recorded and distributed online, with permission from the prese=
nters. These presenters will also be asked to sign and submit an agreement =
granting permission to the BCC to
record presentations and distribute recordings online with a CC-BY license=
. Exceptions to the CC-BY license will be considered on a case-by-case basi=
s.
BitCurator =
Consortium
The BitCurator=
Consortium (BCC) is an independent, community-led membership association t=
hat serves as the host and center of administrative,
user and community support for the BitCurator environment. Its purpose is =
to support the curation of born-digital materials through the application o=
f open-source digital forensics tools by institutions responsible for such =
materials.
The BCC is now welcoming institutions in all sectors and nat=
ions to join as General Members. Member benefits include:
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Access to the BCC help desk
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Prioritization in future feat=
ure and enhancement requests
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Dedicated educational offerin=
gs
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Voting rights
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Eligibility to serve on the B=
CC Executive Council and Committees
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Service opportunities
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Community engagement and netw=
orking
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Professional development and =
training
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Subscription to a dedicated B=
CC member mailing list
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Special rates for BCC events,=
including the annual BitCurator User Forum
The BCC exists to ensure that the BitCurator community=
continues to thrive in the years to come. Please consider joining this gro=
wing community of practice and international conversation
around this emerging set of practices.
For more information, visit bitcuratorconsortium.org
--
Matthew Farrell
Digital Records Archivist
Duke University Archives
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Libra=
ry
919.684.6181
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