February TCART Updates

Posted on March 1, 2026 by tcartmn
  • TCART held a virtual open community check-in meeting for members on Friday February 13 to talk about how current events in Minnesota are impacting us personally and professionally, and to share how we’re approaching our work in the current moment.
  • The Midwest Archives Conference (MAC) invites eligible graduate students to submit applications for the 2026 Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration. The successful applicant will receive a scholarship of $1,500 (payable to the educational institution) and a one-year membership to MAC. Applications are due April 17, 2026. For more information about applying, please visit the Awards section of MAC’s website.
  • Alexis Braun Marks, Rachael Dreyer, Jennifer Johnson and Michelle Sweetser are seeking caregivers of dependents, partners, parents, family, siblings, and friends, to interview in a new round of research, following up on their  American Archivist article on the impossible balance of caregiving during the pandemic. Interviews can last anywhere from 45-60 minutes and while they will be recorded, we will redact PII information prior to coding the interviews. If you would like more information please email alexisbraunmarks@gmail.com or use the following link if you are ready to schedule an interview. 
  • The BitCurator Consortium (BCC) invites proposals for the 2026 BitCurator Forum to be held virtually on June 17th, 2026. BCC welcomes proposals for lightning talks (5 minutes for 1 speaker, 10 minutes for 2 speakers) from both members and non-members that explore reflection, reinvention, and practical approaches to moving forward with intention.   The Forum Committee welcomes participation from organizations and individuals working outside of academic and special collections libraries and archives, members from BIPOC communities, students, and new professionals. Submissions are due March 8, 2026.  For more information, see their Call for Proposals.
  • The Midwest Art Conservation Center has two virtual workshops in March, one on grant-writing and one on creating long-range preservation plans. Both are free for MN residents. Learn more and register on the MACC website.
  • The Twin Cities chapters of ARMA and IAPP are hosting a combined spring conference on March 24. More information is available on their website.
  • Saint Paul College is launching IN/PLACE, a new two‑semester residency program that brings community expertise into the life of campus. They are recruiting up to three residents for the 2026–2027 cohort, including an Archivist‑in‑Residence. Learn more or apply here: www.saintpaul.edu/about-us/residency-program/

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January TCART Updates

Posted on February 3, 2026 by tcartmn
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December TCART Updates

Posted on January 7, 2026 by tcartmn
  • The American Craft Council is sunsetting its library and archives program and donating its collections to the Center for Craft in Asheville, North Carolina. Beth Goodrich, archivist for ACC, will be leaving the organization as of Dec. 5. She can be reached at bgoodrich29 [at] gmail [dot] com going forward.
  • Backlog, an archival consulting firm based in St. Louis MO, is offering a series of free webinars in 2026 on topics including accession/acquisition/appraisal, metadata, archival loans, restricted materials, knowledge management, and digital preservation. Learn more or register on the Backlog website.
  • Nominations are open for SAA’s J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award, which recognizes individuals, institutions, or organizations outside the archival profession that promote public awareness, appreciation, or support of archival activities or programs. Nominations should be sent through the online submission system by February 28.
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November TCART Updates

Posted on December 2, 2025 by tcartmn
  • The 2025 Minnesota Archives Symposium, held at the Landmark Center in Saint Paul, was a grand success! You can view the symposium program, slides, and business meeting agenda on the MAS page.
  • The Midwest Art Conservation Center has announced two new online workshops that are FREE for Minnesota Residents! In February, a 3-part online course will cover the fundamentals of Emergency Preparedness and teach you how to write or update your Emergency Plan.  In March, they will offer a 3-session course on writing a Long-Range Preservation Plan to help you meet your conservation goals and to help you submit competitive grant proposals. Information on both courses and links to register are available on the MACC Workshops website: https://preserveart.org/education/workshops/
  • The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2026 RBMS Conference, Advocacy: Finding Your Voice, to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and online, from June 23–26, 2026. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is December 12, 2025, and applicants will be notified in early March 2026.  Please see the RBMS Conference Website for more details and to apply: https://web.cvent.com/event/0F01042B-21DC-4900-BEEA-AAE7A23CB643/websitePage:9ebb0cff-9fe3-4ba9-99b3-3ec4a2277bbb
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