Society of American Archivists

Proposal Endorsements from CoSA and SAA Groups Due October 19

Although the Call for Proposals for the Joint Annual Meeting of CoSA and SAA is now closed, CoSA component groups and SAA board, committee, section, roundtable, or working group chairs/conveners are invited to submit endorsement of up to two proposals directly to the program co-chairs via conference@archivists.org by October 19. Please include the following information: Session Title, Group Name, and Group Chair. Endorsements are another factor in the Committee’s deliberations; they are not required and do not guarantee acceptance.

Fall into the Latest Issue of Archival Outlook

Learn about Duke University’s innovative EAC-CPF project, discover what apps will help you at work, enjoy a recap of the Beyond Borders conference, and more in the September/October issue of Archival Outlook. Click here for the online edition; the print edition will be mailed in mid-October.

August 6 and 11 Council Meeting Minutes Adopted

Browse the minutes of the August 6 and August 11, 2012, Council meetings here.

Clarification Being Sought After Georgia Governor Says Archives “Will Stay Open”

September 19, 2012—While issuing his annual Georgia Archives Month proclamation today, Governor Nathan Deal said, “We’re still working on our budget proposals right now, but the archives will stay open,” according to an article in the Clayton News Daily. Efforts are underway to get clarification and specifics on this announcement from the Governor and the Secretary of State. Meanwhile, advocacy efforts by individuals and organizations within the state and nationwide continue.

Georgia Threatens Closure of State Archives

September 17—The Georgia Secretary of State has announced that the Georgia Archives will be effectively closed to the public beginning on November 1. Read SAA’s letter of protest to the governor. And see the Friends of Georgia Archives & History website and the National Coalition for History’s tips on taking action for more information.

Click here for more information about this critical situation – and what you can do to help!

Grants Available for Hurricane Isaac Recovery

The National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives provides grants of up to $2,000 to assist repositories in recovery of damaged or at-risk archival materials. To apply for a grant or donate to the fund, click here.

ICA “Principles of Access to Archives” Adopted

Delegates to the International Council on Archives’ Annual General Meeting in Brisbane, Australia, in August adopted unanimously “Principles of Access to Archives,” a document developed under the leadership of former SAA President Trudy Huskamp Peterson. Read the document here.

Voss Talks “Radically Open Cultural Heritage on the Web” in 2012 Keynote Address

Beyond Borders keynoter Jon Voss of Historypin looked at how today’s global Mashup Culture is creating new possibilities for how we experience cultural heritage on the web—and how libraries, archives, and museums have the potential to lead the Internet revolution with Linked Open Data. View his presentation here.

The New Book on Processing Is Here!

Whether you manage numerous archivists, operate as one member of a processing team, or operate as a lone arranger, How to Manage Processing in Archives and Special Collections is your go-to guide for developing and managing a processing program. With an effective processing program in place, your archives will be better positioned to help users find the materials they need.

Growing the Archives Profession

SAA Vice President Jackie Dooley chats with Adriana Cuervo, Terry Baxter, Carol Bartels, Robin Chandler, and Laura Tatum at SAA's 2012 Annual Meeting in San Diego.

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