Welcome! This section is open to any member of SAA who has an interest in reference, access and outreach issues. RAO currently has two active subcommittees that focus on topics relevant to our members: Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) and Exhibits and Events (E2). We invite and encourage members to contact the RAO Steering Committee with any ideas to better support the membership.
News & Announcements
The Reference, Access, and Outreach Section (RAO) of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) seeks proposals for the 2024 Marketplace of IDEAs to be held during the Virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Extended Deadline for Elected Positions June 7, 2024.
**Submit interest by Friday, March 8, 2024.** We are currently seeking two new co-chairs to lead the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Subcommittee.
Ballots are now available for the 2023 RAO Steering Committee election.
Candidate bios and election statements can be found on the RAO website.
There is still time to join! We are seeking replacement nominees for recently vacated Steering Committee positions.
There's still time to join RAO leadership and make a difference! Nominations for election extended to June 16, 2023.
The Teaching with Primary Sources sub-committee of the Reference, Access and Outreach Section of the Society of American Archivists is accepting applications for the role of Associate Editor for the Case Studies on Teaching With Primary Sources series.
Registration now open, proposals to present still being accepted!