January 29, 2013—SAA today submitted comprehensive comments to the Copyright Office in response to a notice of inquiry on “Orphan Works and Mass Digitization.”  Prepared by the Intellectual Property Working Group, the comments stress that “it is not possible to establish meaningful and uniform diligent search standards for all unpublished works.”  Read the full text of the comments here.

Need a reason to stay indoors? Curl up with the latest issue of Archival Outlook. Discover how one archives reached out to local Junior Girl Scouts, read up on the new Principles of Access to Archives, and learn how the Oregon State University Libraries launched an innovative program, the Tribal Archives Institute. Read it now online; the print edition will be mailed in early February.

The SAA Council meets Wednesday, January 23, through Saturday, January 26, in Chicago. View the agenda and discussion materials here.

In 2013, “Preservation Hall” shifts to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, where you’ll have access to the year’s largest audience of archives, records, and IT professionals who are eager to learn about your products and services, ask questions, and provide their perspectives. “Preservation Hall” brings together—in one place and at one time—the purchasing decision makers at the national, state, and local levels. Take advantage of their great ideas—and share a few of your own! Purchase your booth today!

December 4, 2012—The National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey has received a $2,000 grant from the SAA Foundation’s National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives to assist in recovery from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.  The Museum’s holdings include Civil War research files documenting the state’s role during the war and photos of the New Jersey National Guard from World War I to the present.  Read about the NDRFA – and donate to it – by clicking on the Donate Now! button on the SAA home page.