Mission

  • dish_greenSTHC is a forum for archivists working at institutions in the natural and social sciences, technology, and the health sciences. STHC provides a means for its members to share problems, projects, and products that they have in common.
  • STHC is a section within the Society of American Archivists (SAA). As such, STHC serves as an advocate for its members interests, provides avenues of communication, and engages in special projects.
    Like all SAA sections, STHC is informally governed. STHC has two co-chairs and a Steering Committee, all of whom are listed in the steering committee roster.
  • STHC membership is easy.  Membership in SAA is not a requirement. Involvement is at the level you feel comfortable. Membership in SAA is not a requirement.
  • STHC holds its annual section meeting at the annual SAA meeting. This meeting entails a brief business meeting, presentations on new and ongoing topics of interest, and an open forum for discussing relevant issues.
  • In addition to its own program, STHC also proposes sessions for the overall SAA meeting. This helps assure STHC members that there will be sessions of interest to them.
  • STHC also annually produces its blog Archival Elements, which includes posts on projects, institutions, special topics, and STHC section business.