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GAGNET LEUMAS,
Emilie; TREANOR, John J.
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Curriculum
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Emilie Gagnet Leumas,
PhD is Director of Archives
and Records at the Archdiocese
of New Orleans. She is
a certified archivist
and certified records manager. She is an active
member of the Association of Catholic Diocesan Archivist, Association of Records Managers & Administrators, International
Congress on Archives,
and Society of American
Archivists. She served as president of the Association of Catholic Diocesan Archivists and currently serves as chair/president
of the ICA-Section for Archives of Faith Traditions. She has presented conference papers
at local, national and international
meetings on Catholic Church records, archival research methods, archives and records management and disaster
recovery. Her publications include Managing Diocesan Archives and Records: A Guide
for Bishops, Chancellors
and Archivists (2012, with
Audrey P. Newcomer and John J. Treanor). Dr. Leumas received national/international recognition for her disaster recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina.
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John J. Treanor, M.A.
is Vice Chancellor for Archives and Records at the Archdiocese of Chicago. His previous professional positions include Assistant Archivist for the Archdiocese of Boston and Curator of the Massachusetts State Archives. He is a Certified Archivist and Certified Records Manager and refers
to himself and an “Enterprise-wide Information
Content Manager.” Mr. Treanor
is an active member in the Society of American Archivists and Association of
Records Managers & Administrators. In 2005 he
was named a Fellow of the Society of American Archivist. Twenty-four Roman Catholic Dioceses and Religious Orders have sought his expertise in evaluating the status and future direction for the archives/record keeping programs. John Treanor has been the primary
advocate for the integration of current
records management with archival
administration emphasizing
the management of electronic
records. He is considered the
leading Catholic Diocesan authority in electronic records management.
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Title:
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Diocesan Archives: Setting
the Standard for a New Model
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Brief summary:
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Supported by the Section for Archives of Faith Traditions, this long panel presentation will address and explore the unique challenges and successful implementations of
an integrated archives and records management program
for diocesan archives.
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Content:
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Over the last 25 years, the function of diocesan archives has changed from historical collections to interactive archives and
records management programs. Today, a diocesan archives is a defined and structured program committed to the ongoing management of all diocesan
records from the act of
creation through active and inactive phases to the point of ultimate decision, either destruction or transfer to the archives. In accordance with Canon Law, diocesan archives consist of three parts: the general archives, the historical archives and the access-restricted archives (archivo segreto). Through collaborative efforts, professional development,
mentoring and consulting,
this new model has developed. This session will explore the challenges and successful implementations of
this model in various dioceses both large and small. The speakers will discuss the catalysts for change and review current interpretations of canon laws in regard to archives. Data collected from 176 dioceses in the United States are the basis for the historical study of the development of the diocesan archives, the trend in hiring professionally trained archivists and the development of an integrated archives and
records management program. Participants will gain insight
into the development of the model, strategies for implementation
and the long range sustainability of an integrated program.
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Scientific contribution:
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Over the past
25 years, the nature of the diocesan archives in the United States has changed. These changes have led the authors to study 176
dioceses in the United States and develop a comprehensive approach to archives and
records management. Based on their guide, Managing Diocesan Archives and Records: A Guide
for Bishops, Chancellors,
and Archivists, this
session will contribute to the overall understanding of an integrated diocesan archives and records
management program.
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Keywords:
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diocesan archives, religious archives, records management, integrated
programs, information
management, faith traditions
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