Archives Awareness Week

Archives Week is our annual celebration to draw public attention to the importance of the province's nearly 200 archival institutions. British Columbia's annual Archives Week takes place the third week in November.

Each year, institutions are encouraged to think of ways that they can celebrate Archives Week in your community. Your activity does not have to be related to the year's chosen theme; the goal is to raise public awareness of the importance of archival records. Plan an event to showcase your archives and raise public awareness. Ideas include: creating an exhibit, organizing an open house, giving tours, offering special workshops or seminars, or writing an article for the local newspaper. If you would like to help with planning Archives Week please contact info@aabc.ca.

What is the role of the Archives Awareness Week Committee?

In 2007 the Archives Week Committee was established with the function to work in cooperation with the Executive committee on initiatives regarding Public Awareness, Advocacy, and Legislation to plan and organize an annual week-long celebration that increases public appreciation and understanding of archives and the archival profession in British Columbia.

The duties and responsibilities of the Archives Week Committee include:

• To establish and maintain written guidelines for planning and organizing Archives Week celebrations;
• To communicate the theme and provide ideas to members for planning and organizing Archives Week activities;
• To design, develop, and maintain a webpage about Archives Week, ensuring that it contains current and relevant information in a timely fashion;
• To report committee activities to the Executive as required and once a year at the Annual General Meeting.

If you are interested in joining the Archives Awareness Week Committee please contact info@aabc.ca.