Are you an early scholar (PhD or Master student) interested in web archives? Would you like to engage in a dynamic discussion with peers as well as experienced researchers and professionals? This Spring School taking place just before the IIPC WAC24 in Paris may be perfect for you!
At a glance:.
- Dates: from April 23 at 9.00 am to April 24 at 5.30 pm
- Location: Centre Internet et Société, CNRS, 59-61 rue Pouchet, PARIS
- Expected attendance: 15 master’s and PhD students (also open to post-doctoral researchers who just started to work with web archives)
- Topics & activities: keynotes, roundtable discussions, site visits (at BnF Datalab and Ina THEQUE), tools and data exploration, Q&A sessions, and lightning talks by PhD students.
More about the Spring School
The concept of the Spring School on Web Archives emerged from the RESAW conference held in Marseille in June 2023, in face of the engagement and enthusiasm of early scholars, coupled with their questions. It prompted the idea of organizing an event exclusively for them. IIPC WAC24 was a natural next step to make this Spring School become a reality, spanning two days to minimize travel costs for early scholars and also providing a unique opportunity to facilitate discussion with major international stakeholders both in the academic and professional fields.
The whole programme is currently under construction. Confirmed speakers include Nicola Bingham, Alex Thurman, Alexandre Faye, Ian Milligan, Frédéric Clavert, Valérie Beaudoin, Dana Diminescu amongst others. It also includes a unique opportunity to connect with practical aspects of web archiving, collections, and tools, through visits to the BnF Datalab and Ina THEQUE and a workshop on ARCH by Internet Archive.
The Spring School aims to create a dynamic and engaging environment, fostering knowledge exchange, and building connections among the next generation of scholars in the field of web archives.
Practical information
The language of the Spring School is English.
Participation is free of charge for attendees and lunch is provided.
Travel and accommodations are not included and at the participant’s own expense.
How to apply?
If you would like to participate, please send your short application (max. 2 pages) to emmanuelle.bermes@chartes.psl.eu and valerie.schafer@uni.lu (until 15 February 2024) including a bio, your topic of research and your use of web archives, as well as the elements and challenges you would like to discuss during the spring school.
