October 17, 2022—Eight SAA members were appointed by SAA President Terry Baxter to serve on the new Archival Repatriation Committee:

Helen Wong Smith, SAA Vice-President/President-Elect

Aloha! Margaret Mead is credited with saying “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” We have seen this manifest itself both within and outside SAA, regardless of the number of years someone has served in the Society and society.

"Write Away" Forum on Publishing Opportunities in SAA
Thursday, November 17, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT

Wondering what it takes to write a research article? Draft a book proposal? Prepare a case study on archival practice? Review a professional resource? Define terminology in the archival lexicon?

September 30, 2022—The Society of American Archivists Foundation has recently awarded two disaster recovery grants to institutions recovering from the floods in Kentucky this summer.

The Museum of Mountain Dulcimer and Appalachian School of Luthiery was awarded $5,000 to aid in the restoration of repository functionality and clean-up of artifacts and records significantly damaged by the flash flood.

Updated on February 27, 2023

The Full Committee Hearing for the nomination of Dr. Colleen J. Shogan as the next Archivist of the United States will take place tomorrow, February 28, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Watch the hearing live here.

September 14, 2022—After receiving an overwhelming response to this year’s call for volunteers, SAA Vice President/President-Elect Terry Baxter is pleased to announce the following appointments to SAA groups.

August 22, 2022—SAA and Ithaka S+R have published a report on the findings of the A*CENSUS II: All Archivists Survey. Launched in October 2021, this was the first national survey in 17 years designed to gather information about the demographics, education levels, job placement, salaries, and