Wednesday, August 19, 2026   |   11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

When records, labels, and metadata become battlegrounds, what principles guide description without erasing difficult truths? Using case studies, we’ll discuss ethical labeling, contested narratives, rights and risk, and strategies for documenting change over time so future scholars can see what was preserved—and what was changed.

Trevor Owens, Chief Research Officer at AIP has advised the shaping of this program and will serve as the moderator. Speakers include: Jon Ippolito, Professor, New Media and Digital Curation, University of Maine,

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