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The <u><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" title="https://ndsa.org/" class="x_x_x_x_OWAAutoLink" id="OWAefb368cf-0e22-6852-0277-c9c49f7f93fb" href="https://ndsa.org/">NDSA</a></u> calls for volunteers to
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<u><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" title="https://ndsa.org/conference/" class="x_x_x_x_OWAAutoLink" id="OWA58d50a2f-90bb-a653-5860-33a3f6be47a3" href="https://ndsa.org/conference/">Digital Preservation</a></u> (DigiPres)
is the NDSA’s annual conference – open to members and non-members alike – focused on stewardship, curation, and preservation of digital information and cultural heritage.
<span style="font-weight: 700;">The 2026 meeting will take place as a virtual event in Fall 2026.</span></div>
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Planning Committee responsibilities include:</div>
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Defining a vision for the conference</div>
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Establishing the conference date</div>
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Crafting and distributing a Call for Proposals</div>
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Reviewing and selecting proposals</div>
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Determining the conference schedule</div>
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Moderating sessions</div>
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Supporting membership through recruitment and mentorship efforts</div>
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Collaborating with the NDSA Coordinating Committee on sponsorship opportunities</div>
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We expect to have monthly group calls from February-December, with some periods being busier than others, such as when proposals will be reviewed and the schedule is finalized.</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Join us by completing </span>
<span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight: 700;"><u><a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); margin: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZe_B7Pn3Sq8vc4CDI7w4uIvobs_Xt1Eaeh6JWcrTaJQmoyg/viewform?usp=publish-editor" class="x_x_x_x_OWAAutoLink" id="OWAd7579521-8608-a234-e258-343793d84f4e" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZe_B7Pn3Sq8vc4CDI7w4uIvobs_Xt1Eaeh6JWcrTaJQmoyg/viewform?usp=publish-editor">this
form</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;"> by Friday, February 13th</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, and please share widely.</span></div>
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We look forward to working with you!</div>
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Kathryn Michaelis and Tabitha Samuel, 2026 Co-Chairs</div>
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Kathryn Michaelis</p>
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Digital Preservation Program Manager</p>
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Robert W. Woodruff Library</p>
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Emory University</p>
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