Read the July/August 2026 Issue of Archival Outlook

jpillard — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:57:36 +0000

SAA Council July Meeting Highlights

jpillard — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:22:35 +0000

August 26, 2026—The Society of American Archivists (SAA) Council met in-person in New Orleans and online via Zoom on July 29. Highlights and key actions from the meeting are as follows:

ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2026 Book Sale!

jpillard — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:40:02 +0000

Whether you're in person in New Orleans or joining SAA virtually, there are amazingly good deals in the SAA bookstore during this year's Annual Meeting! Check out books on archival fundamentals, thought leadership, and how-to manuals, and get professional development delivered right to your door. Take a look and get your books today!

Offer ends August 23!

SAA, CoSA, and NAGARA Joint Statement on NARA Location Closures

jpillard — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:47:52 +0000

July 24, 2026—The Council of State Archivists (CoSA), the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA), and the Society of American Archivists (SAA) today issue a joint statement expressing alarm over the closure of multiple National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) facilities around the country.

Top 10 Reasons to Attend ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2026 Virtually

crsalgado — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:18:57 +0000

Live Learning. Lasting Access.

Annual Meeting referenced:

ARCHIVES * RECORDS 2026

Read the Spring/Summer 2026 Issue of American Archivist

jpillard — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:09:36 +0000

30 Earn Digital Archives Specialist Certificate from the Society of American Archivists

jpillard — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:29:41 +0000

CHICAGO—Congratulations to the 30 new Digital Archives Specialists (DAS)! These archivists, who represent a variety of repositories around the country, earned their DAS Certificate from the Society of American Archivists (SAA) after completing the required coursework within twenty-four months and passing a comprehensive examination in May 2026.

SAA's Latest Book Provides Radical Perspectives on Curatorship

jpillard — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:28 +0000

CHICAGO—SAA is excited to announce the release of read more

Call for Zines at ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2026

jpillard — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:08:01 +0000

Are you an archivist who makes zines? Does your repository or library have a zine they put out? We want to see your work!

Contribute to the second annual Zine Table at the Annual Meeting. After the success of last year, we want to continue helping you share your zines and connect with others in the vibrant community of zine makers.

To have your zine included:

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Donate Items for the NDRFA Silent Auction

jpillard — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:18:14 +0000

June 23, 2026—The SAA Preservation Section invites you to contribute an item or bundle of items for the Silent Auction to be held on Thursday and Friday, July 30 and 31, at ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2026 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in New Orleans, LA. The section is seeking items from either repositories or regions that you feel might be interesting to others—and handcrafted items are especially popular! You do not have to attend the conference in person to donate an item.

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