SNAP 2026 Call for Nominations

Shape the future of SAA's Students and New Archives Professionals Section (SNAP)! 

SNAP provides educational outreach that furthers professional development, dialogue, and engagement. We host educational and networking-forward webinars, as well as collaborative events with other sections of SAA; oversee the development and dialogue on our blog; amplify SAA’s vast professional resources, including career development webinars, resume reviews, mentoring, job and internship boards; and engage with SAA Student Chapters.

As a SAA-SNAP Section Steering Committee member, you will learn how to organize and host an educational event, engage leading professionals in conversation, build your professional network, and discover more about the workings of our profession. In the coming service term, you will help us chart a new path for engaging directly with SAA student chapters, and continue to grow programming for the SNAP community. As a member of the Steering Committee, you can expect to attend 1-hour virtual meetings, held monthly, and dedicate roughly 1-4 hours a month to committee duties.

Please note that available positions include both elected and appointed positions, and you may choose to nominate yourself or others for any position. We strongly encourage students to nominate themselves for the SNAP Steering Committee if interested. Please note that nominees running for an elected role must be members of SAA by the announcement of the ballot (May 1st, 2026).

Those running for Steering Committee (elected) positions will see their name and statement on a ballot from the SAA, which is voted upon electronically by SNAP members in July, annually. Terms officially start September 1st, 2026. 

The SNAP Steering Committee is currently seeking candidates for the following elected roles: 

• 1 Vice Chair/Chair-Elect (elected, 2-year term of service): The position of Vice Chair/Chair-Elect is a 2-year commitment, serving one year as the Vice Chair and the subsequent year as the Chair. In the first year, the Vice Chair/Chair-Elect will assist the Chair in the operation of the section, serve as acting chair in the absence of the chair, and participate as a member of the Steering Committee. 

• 3 Steering Committee Members (elected, 1-year term of service): Members of the Steering Committee will provide leadership to and share information with section members; identify and appoint ex-officio members to the committee; solicit input from members; organize section elections and voting; and appoint temporary and/or permanent committees as needed.

• 1 Secretary (elected, 1-year term of service): The secretary will serve as the official record keeper of the section and be responsible for compiling and sharing minutes from SNAP’s monthly meetings and the Section Annual Meeting.

Those nominated for Ex-Officio (appointed) positions will be contacted by the SNAP Chair. 

If you feel that you have the experience and interest in any of these roles, please complete the nomination form and specify the role(s) in which you are interested. The following roles may be performed by one or more individuals:

• Social Media Chair: This role promotes SNAP events on social media and works with the Steering Committee to create social media content and dialogue with SNAP members.

• Web/Blog Coordinator: The Blog and Web Team work on the SNAP Roundtable blog, which includes managing blog posts, setting editorial direction, and facilitating calls for writers, as well as maintaining SNAP’s presence on the SAA microsite. Additionally, every SNAP Steering Committee member is welcome to contribute editorial ideas and content to the blog!

• Programming Chair: This role builds SNAP webinars, presentations, and other programming throughout the year. Works with SNAP Steering Committee members to gather ideas, implement programming, and perform outreach to other SAA sections to collaborate on programming.

• Student Chapter Coordinator: Liaison to SAA student chapter groups and builds relationships with student chapter committees to communicate information about student-centered news and events.

For more information on SNAP’s structure and standing rules, position descriptions, and more, please see our blog at https://snaproundtable.wordpress.com/serve-with-snap/. 

Election Timeline:

• June 1-15 – Election Open & Close Dates

• June 22 – Election Results Available

If interested, please complete this form by April 29, 2026 at 11:59pm PST: https://forms.gle/RtzRNqujBxiYCdse8 

If you have any questions, please contact SNAP Chair Kay Slater or Vice Chair Erin Robinson at: newarchivistsrt@gmail.com.