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*Apologies for cross posting* Call for papers: ARA Conference - London, 31 Aug - 2 Sep 2016 The deadline for paper submission fast approaches - Friday 29 January 2016. We are holding our most ambitious conference yet, looking to the following themes, across the archives & records, conservation and digital preservation fields: Action – giving consideration to tackling challenging situations and finding solutions; professional responsibility. Stability – considering record services; finance and funding; institutional stability or change in general. Boundaries – considering intellectual; physical; legislative; regulatory or political boundaries. Dissemination – through platforms; discovery networks; and other publications. Innovation – considering technology – existing and emerging; standards, data interoperability and exchange; 'digital 'bad' v's digital 'good'; and materials and techniques. Communities and Collections – those in transition; undergoing change; movement; their location and access and users. Responsibilities – including corporate; social; individual; considering advocacy. Encompassing the theme 'Global Futures' this conference gives you the chance to 'think outside the box', give consideration to the work that you do beyond your own institution and sector. Let's talk about what we are doing and where we are going. Tell colleagues what you are doing to move forward, learn from others where you might go in the future. Full details and the conference submission form can be found here: http://bit.ly/1RP1Ijg You can discuss submissions with the conference team by emailing [log in to unmask]