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Introduction<\/span><\/h1>\n

This set of principles articulates the values of the Capital Area Archivists and lays out the ways that we want to treat each other. This evolving document not only expresses expectations for our interactions, systems of accountability, and means of care; it is also a space for us to aspire to make our small part of the archival community just and inclusive.<\/span><\/p>\n

We acknowledge that the CAA, our affiliated institutions, and the profession is predominantly white. We also recognize that we must actively work against the intersecting structures of white privilege, misogyny, patriarchy, ableism, heteronormativity, and other forms of oppression that are prevalent in all of the spaces where we work. We acknowledge that this work is hard, that we don\u2019t always have all the answers, that progress is uneven, and that some of our aspirations (including centering disability justice and racial justice in our work and membership) are at the moment not explicitly part of the work of our group. We do, however, commit to doing the work of equity and justice not only by interrupting oppressive individual behaviors but also by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that supports our values and goals: making archival resources, knowledge and the profession accessible, and building a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community that collectively develops, and improves archives and the archival profession. We acknowledge that our work and stewardship is critical to preserving a wide array of cultural heritage and scholarly materials.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following code of conduct applies to our interactions across many online and interpersonal\/face-to-face spaces and encounters, including our Archives Dinner annual event, discussions, and conferences or other events where we are representing the CAA or related projects. This code of conduct governs how we want to relate to one another as well as how we want to treat and be treated by collaborators external to the CAA. We commit to iterate on this code as we grow, revisiting and revising it periodically. The CAA Governance Group will review these principles yearly, consider any new suggestions, and vote on any additions, changes, or deletions.<\/span><\/p>\n

CAA Code of Conduct <\/span><\/h1>\n

The CAA conducts its work via online spaces as well as in-person meetings. We are dedicated to providing collaborative experiences that are free from all forms of harassment, and inclusive of all people no matter what the platform or physical space. We expect that our members and collaborators will:<\/span><\/p>\n