WHEREAS, the Models and Resources Committee has organized and delivered thirty-eight Lunch and Learn webinars, which were recorded and are available on the SAA Archivists of Religious Collections Section YouTube channel, which is linked as a channel to the SAA YouTube channel as well. Each webinar is one hour in length, and the webinars are on a wide variety of topics, covering both basic and advanced training. Approximately 100 people attend each session from across North America and even overseas.
WHEREAS, the Models and Resources Committee also organized thirteen archival chat meetings, which were not recorded. At these, a guest speaker delivers a brief presentation on a topic, and then attendees are encouraged to engage in an open discussion. Summaries of archival chat sessions are published in the Archival Spirit newsletter.
WHEREAS, the SAA Archivists of Religious Collections Section YouTube channel has 642 subscribers to the YouTube channel, with many videos receiving more than 300 views.
WHEREAS, SAA's Archivists of Religious Collections Section Models and Resources Committee has shown a commitment to continuing education opportunities for archivists across the profession.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that SAA's Archivists of Religious Collections Section Models and Resources Committee be honored with a 2025 SAA Council Exemplary Service Award for their commitment to archival education and educational opportunities for all.