Metadata and Digital Object Section

Welcome to MDOS

The Metadata and Digital Object Section (MDOS), formerly Roundtable, is one of the largest sections within SAA. It promotes discussion, education, and collaboration among archivists who are interested in digital archival objects and the metadata that enables their access, management, and preservation.

To join or leave the Section, click the "Join/Leave" link above. You may have to log in to your SAA profile first. If you do not have an SAA profile, or are not sure if you have one, please visit the Find/Create an SAA Profile page. You don't have to be an SAA member to create an SAA profile. Joining the section will automatically subscribe you to the MDOS email list.

To review the list archives, log in to http://forums.archivists.org/read/ using your email address and SAA password. Click "My Forums" and click on the link for the SAA Metadata & Digital Object Section Discussion List.

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Recent News & Announcements

Meet the Candidates for the 2020 MDOS Regular Election

Read the statements and bios for the candidates for Co-chair and steering committee members.

Call for Candidates to Serve on the MDOS Steering Committee

Help shape the future of the Metadata and Digital Object Section (MDOS) by joining the Steering Committee.

Call for an Early-Career Member Volunteer to Serve One Year on MDOS Steering Committee

The Metadata and Digital Object Section (MDOS) seeks an Early-Career Member volunteer to serve on the Steering Committee for one year to gain valuable leadership experience and mentorship.

The 2019 Nominees for the MDOS Special Election

Learn more about the 3 nominated MDOS members

2020 MDOS Annual Meeting

2016 MDOR Annual Meeting

2019 MDOS Annual Meeting

2018 MDOS Annual Meeting