Talking about... International Day for Universal Access to Information 2024

When: Wed, 25 Sept 2024 - 7:30 pm

Where: Online Event

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Talking about... International Day for Universal Access to Information 2024

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What are the latest trends and best practices with regard to access to information? How do they affect your genealogy research?

The International Day for Universal Access to Information is observed annually on September 28th.

Information is power.

Our conversation during this event will range from the macro to the micro of this topic. What are governments world wide and in Australia doing to mainstream the right to information into their organisational systems?

Technology, legality, geography, language and physical disability are among the considerations for policy makers in relation to access to information. Do any of these issues impact you? Do you have a story of how access to particular information has improved your life?

UNESCO's Universal Declaration on Archives (2011) states that archives should be made accessible to everyone, while respecting the pertinent laws and the rights of individuals, creators, owners and users. How do you rate Australian archives (public or private) for their ease of access to information? How do you rate your own Family History Society? What can be improved?

Bring along your cup of coffee (with or without a lacing of green ginger wine) and join Nancy around the virtual campfire.

Facilitator: Nancy Edwards from the Queensland Family History Society Inc.

Please note. This event does not have a presenter.

Social connection and learning will be promoted by a facilitator providing discussion opportunities for the participants, through prompts, conversation and chat messages.

In some instances there may be a list of resources and the 'chat' emailed to participants after the event. The event will not be recorded.

As these sessions have a limited number of tickets to ensure everyone gets their chance to participate in the discussion, if you are booked and realise you are now unable to attend, please advise us so we can reallocate your ticket to someone on the waitlist.