International Archival Affairs Section

International Archival Affairs Section (IAAS) identifies and addresses issues and concerns of archives and archivists throughout the world; provides a forum for discussion, dissemination and promotion of issues related to international archival affairs. Below are our current virtual programs open to the public and any member of SAA.

Archival Landscapes virtual seminar series began in 2020. In each seminar, an international guest speaker introduces participants to the issues and advancements in their local context, describing the history, operating environment and unique aspects of archival practice in their country.

Please join us on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11am EDT with Hungarian archivist Zoltán Szatucsek, Director of the Department of International Relations at the National Archives of Hungary, for the second Archival Landscapes seminar of the year.

Advance registration for this seminar is now available: click here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to view past Archival Landscapes seminars.

Archival Vistas Briefings virtual program series began in 2023 and discusses a topic or theme of international focus. The theme for 2025-2026 is AI and the Expanding Vistas of Archival Practice. In each seminar, an international guest speaker(s) introduces attendees to how they have interacted with an AI technology in relation to archival work and shares their aspirations, implementation, and development experience with it.

Click here to view past Archival Vistas programs.

Question for the IAAS Section? Please contact us at internationalarchival@gmail.com.

 The former news blog can be found at: Global Notes

News & Announcements

Next Archival Landscapes Seminar Scheduled for May 28, 2026

Join us on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11am EDT with Hungarian archivist Zoltán Szatucsek

IAAS Announces New Member-at-Large

Announcement of new Member-at-Large: Elaine Akin!

Ballots Open for IAAS Member-at-Large Special Election on September 29

To replace IAAS Member-at-Large, Jenifer Monger, who was recently elected Junior Co-Chair, we are having a special election. Ballots open Monday, September 29. Candidate statements now available.

SAA Council Honors IAAS with Exemplary Service Award

The Society of American Archivists Council will honor the International Archival Affairs Section for its vital outreach role in expanding the mutual awareness between SAA membership and international archives and archivists and for their innovative and dedicated programming efforts.

IAAS Steering Committee Member Chloe Inoue Receives the Donald Peterson Student Travel Award to Attend the 2025 SAA Annual Meeting

Chloe Inoue is pursuing an MSLIS with a certificate in advanced archives at Pratt Institute and will join the SAA annual meeting in Anaheim this year.

Nominations for Special Election for IAAS Member-at-Large position

To replace an IAAS Member-at-Large, Jenifer Monger, who was recently elected Junior Co-Chair, we are having a special election. Nominations due by Wednesday, September 3.

IAAS Announces New Junior Co-Chair, Special Member-at-Large Election Coming Soon

The IAAS Steering Committee is pleased to announce Jenifer Monger as its newly elected Junior Co-Chair

IAAS Senior Co-Chair (2024-25) Karen Trivette Named SAA Fellow

Trivette has led a multitude of workshops and forged a vibrant online presence for the IAAS as senior co-chair (2024–2025). As IAAS junior co-chair (2023–2024), Trivette created Archival Vistas Briefings, a video series that discusses topics or themes of archives internationally.

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