Society of Southwest Archivists

Rules of Engagement for a Virtual Conference

  • We agree to willingly connect with other participants to generate a learning environment that nurtures, educates, and share our collective wisdom. We strive to critique ideas, rather than individuals.
  • We will actively listen to fellow participants and engage thoughtfully and respectfully with one another. We will make space for other ideas and opinions.
  • We will work to ensure that all participants have time to share and are encouraged to do so if they wish, recognizing each person's comfort level in participating. We will be aware of our own level of participation, recognizing when it is time to grant space for other voices to join the conversation.
  • We will be mindful of the privacy of others when sharing strategies we take from these interactions and will understand when colleagues are limited in the information they can share.
  • We will be sensitive to the anxieties and concerns of our colleagues and offer solidarity and support wherever it is sought.
  • We will refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech, along with inappropriate photography, recording, or screenshots.
  • We will call out disrespectful and/or harmful behavior when needed.
  • When we make mistakes, we will acknowledge that what we said was harmful, apologize, and learn.

Questions? Reach out to Local Arragement Committee co-chairs Kristine Robb & Melissa Gonzales


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