How to...

Resources from other solo archivists are forthcoming. Here are general tips and guides from SAA or its other sections, based on "how to" topics requested by respondents to our 2022 Member Survey:

How to...Balance responsibilities

AASLH Technical Leaflet: DIY Strategic Planning for Small Museums (2008) *

How to...Freelance

SAA Independent Archivists Section microsite generally, including:
- Independent Contractors links
- Webinars

How to...Manage archives on a shoestring budget

LA as Subject: Archives at Risk Help Desk - "Funding/Financial/Grants" section *
- Candid: Foundation Directory *
- Grants.gov *
- Propel Nonprofits: Case Flow Template (2017) *
If you're a section member and are logged in, see also the 2018 listserv conversation on low-cost (or funding sources for) professional development.

* cited on "LA as Subject: Archives at Risk Help Desk" site, a great general resource for small archives and solo archivists

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