[Commlist] Local Media Archives conference

Rachel Matthews is pleased to announce that registration is now open for 
the one-day conference, Local Media Archives – who cares? The event is 
at Coventry University on Friday, June 7.

While digitisation might be perceived to be making some aspects of local 
media more readily available, the consolidation of outlets has led to 
the disposal and destruction of many of the records relating to its 
outputs, production and significance. This event will bring together 
academics, publishers, archival practitioners and community 
representatives to explore the issues and possible solutions in relation 
to preserving local media archives across the range of formats, 
including newspapers, radio, local television and film archives, and 
alternative publications.

The keynote address will be given by Professor Helen Wheatley of Warwick 
University, who will discuss her work with broadcast archives, including 
MACE and the BBC, and communities. The day will also include academic 
panels and a round table featuring work from archivists and academics in 
the UK and Europe. A full programme will follow shortly.
The event will be held at the university library (Frederick Lanchester 
building) from 9.15am to 5pm. It will include the chance to visit the 
Lanchester Innovation Archive based in the library which documents the 
life and work of legendary motor designer and inventor Frederick Lanchester.

To register attendance please follow this link. 
https://www.eventsforce.net/cugroup/1878/home

A fee of £40 is being charged to cover catering and organisational 
costs. Please note that due to venue constraints attendance is limited 
so early registration is encouraged.
Please address any queries to (r.matthews /at/ coventry.ac.uk)

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