·       &nb= sp; records management: how can forensic analysis support records managem= ent activities

·       &nb= sp; donor and curatorial relat= ions: challenges and opportunities when working with donors and/or curators

·       &nb= sp; process automation: use of scripting and related methods to support e= fficiency

·       &nb= sp; data management: intersections between research data and forensic = analysis

·       &nb= sp; digital humanities: support for digital humanities work

·       &nb= sp; 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 = this form will help us create a longform, hands-on session that will tackle one or more identified needs.<= /span>

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

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:

·       &nb= sp; Access to the BCC help desk

·       &nb= sp; Prioritization in future feat= ure and enhancement requests

·       &nb= sp; Dedicated educational offerin= gs

·       &nb= sp; Voting rights

·       &nb= sp; Eligibility to serve on the B= CC Executive Council and Committees

·       &nb= sp; Service opportunities

·       &nb= sp; Community engagement and netw= orking

·       &nb= sp; Professional development and = training

·       &nb= sp; Subscription to a dedicated B= CC member mailing list

·       &nb= sp; 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

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Matthew Farrell

Digital Records Archivist

Duke University Archives

David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Libra= ry

919.684.6181

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