2011 Conference, Presentation, by the river: A short history documenting “Down the use of Alaska’s Rivers” 23 September 2011, Valdez, AK 2013 Conference Presentation, of Collections” 28 September 2013, “Intersection Haines AK 2014 Conference presentation, "Gateway to our Archives," 2 October 2014, Seward, AK Florence Turcotte Job title: Literary Manuscripts Archivist (Associate University Librarian), Department of Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville Education: M.L.S., University of South Florida Candidate Statement: Since the very beginning, my career in archives has been all about Reference, Access and Outreach. I have worked to improve research services in my department and in the Libraries at the University of Florida in general. I have written, presented and published in diverse venues about our collections and services throughout my career. I have been a member of RAO for 11 years, and am ready to take on a leadership role in the Section. Thank you for your support! Work Experience: Library Technical Assistant, University of Florida Libraries, 1997-2005; Research Services Archivist, 2005-2008; Literary Manuscripts Archivist, 2008-present (all at University of Florida) Relevant Professional Service: Society of American Archivists, 2005-present. Manuscripts Repositories Section, 2005-present. Steering Committee, 2014. Discussion facilitator, 2011 and 2013 section meeting. Reference, Access and Outreach Section, 2005-present. Task on Teaching with Primary Sources, 2011-present. LAGAR Roundtable, 2005-present. Co-Chair, 2011-2013. Bylaws Task force chair, 2010. Steering Committee, 2009-present. Society of Florida Archivists, 2005-present. Vice-President, 2012-2013, Director, 2009-2012 Treasurer, 2015-present. Chair, Nominating Committee 2008-2009. Chair, SFA Annual Meeting Host Committee, 2009. Relevant Publications & Presentations: Publications Allure of the Archives” (Book Review). By Arlette Farge, translated by Thomas “The Scott-Railton. American Archivist 77:2 (Fall/Winter 2014)
2011 Conference, Presentation, “Down by the river: A short history documenting the use of Alaska’s Rivers” 23 September 2011, Valdez, AK 2013 Conference Presentation, “Intersection of Collections” 28 September 2013, Haines AK 2014 Conference presentation, "Gateway to our Archives," 2 October 2014, Seward, AK Florence Turcotte Job title: Literary Manuscripts Archivist (Associate University Librarian), Department of Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville Education: M.L.S., University of South Florida Candidate Statement: Since the very beginning, my career in archives has been all about Reference, Access and Outreach. I have worked to improve research services in my department and in the Libraries at the University of Florida in general. I have written, presented and published in diverse venues about our collections and services throughout my career. I have been a member of RAO for 11 years, and am ready to take on a leadership role in the Section. Thank you for your support! Work Experience: Library Technical Assistant, University of Florida Libraries, 1997-2005; Research Services Archivist, 2005-2008; Literary Manuscripts Archivist, 2008-present (all at University of Florida) Relevant Professional Service: Society of American Archivists, 2005-present. Manuscripts Repositories Section, 2005-present. Steering Committee, Discussion facilitator, 2011 and 2013 section meeting. Reference, Access and Outreach Section, 2005-present. Task on Teaching with Primary Sources, 2011-present. LAGAR Roundtable, 2005-present. Co-Chair, 2011-2013. Bylaws Task force chair, 2010. Steering Committee, 2009-present. Society of Florida Archivists, 2005-present. Vice-President, 2012-2013, Director, 2009-2012 Treasurer, 2015-present. Chair, Nominating Committee 2008-2009. Chair, SFA Annual Meeting Host Committee, 2009. Relevant Publications & Presentations: Publications “The Allure of the Archives” (Book Review). By Arlette Farge, translated by Thomas Scott-Railton. American Archivist 77:2 (Fall/Winter 2014) 2014.
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