[Commlist] Local Media Archives conference

There are just a few days left register for the one-day conference, 
Local Media Archives – who cares? 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 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, academics and 
media professionals in the UK and Europe. A full programme is now 
available at 
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/about-us/research-events/2024/local-media-archives---who-cares/

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.

Registration is via the above link. A fee of £40 is being charged to 
cover catering and organisational costs. Please note that due to venue 
constraints attendance is limited.
Please address any queries to (r.matthews /at/ coventry.ac.uk)

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