BASA members may be interested in this event organised jointly by the Community Archives project at UCL and untoldlondon.org.uk at the Museum in Docklands on June 5.

If you would like to attend please email Sara Wajid ([log in to unmask]) (rather than replying to this email).

Attendance is free and priority will be given to heritage practitioners from culturally diverse communities. Please feel free to circulate the flyer within your networks.

Our History in Our Hands - Towards Digital Sustainability for Minority Archives,,Museum of London Docklands, Museum of London Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AL, England,,More venue information >,,This workshop will bring together researchers and heritage practitioners from culturally diverse commuities to map out an emerging terrain and prepare for a more inclusive future.,,Digital Preservation is a matter of real concern for independent Minority Archives at work in the UK today. Grounded in transnational diasporas, many groups have been quick to embrace the possibilites of user-generated content and digital collections.,,Equally such groups often lack the infrastructure to ensure sustainability. The risk is a double marginalisation - a hidden history and a disappearing future.,,Speakers include artist and academic, Roshini Kempadoo, Alda Terracciano - director of Future Histories, H,Dates:,05 June 2009 - 05 June 2009,Times

,,,:,13:00 - 17:30,Admission:,Free but booking essential,Type of Event:,Workshop or activity session

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Mary Stevens, MA PhD
Research Associate
Community Archives and Identities: Documenting and Sustaining Community Heritage (AHRC project)
Department of Information Studies
University College London

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