Now Accepting 2019-2020 Steering Committee Nominations

The Web Archiving Section is excited to accept nominations for the following Steering Committee positions for the 2019-2020 year!  If you or someone you know would like to run for a position on the the Web Archiving Section Steering Committee please fill out this form by May 31, 2019:​

  • Candidate Name
  • Job Title and Institution
  • Headshot (high resolution, optional)
  • Bio and Candidate Statement (1-2 paragraphs)
  • Title of Steering Committee position being sought

Please keep in mind that membership in the Web Archiving Section is required in order to participate in elections through candidacy or in casting a ballot.

Position Descriptions:

Vice-Chair (Chair-Elect):

The Vice Chair will serve for two years, in the first year as Chair-elect and in the second year as Chair. The Vice Chair duties are as follows:

  • Gives support to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the Chair as assigned.
  • Operates as acting Chair in the absence of the Chair.
  • Serves as member of the Steering Committee.
  • Fulfills all responsibilities specified in Section IX: Sections of the SAA Governance Manual.

Communications Manager:

The Communications Manager serves a one-year term. 

  • Maintains and updates the section's microsite, external site(s), and social media feeds.
  • Keeps the section's email list recipients informed on section news, events, and regular activities.
  • Serves as a member of the Steering Committee. 

Student Member:

The Student Member serves a one-year term. 

  • Serves as a liaison to SAA student chapters and groups. 
  • Serves as a member of the Steering Committee. 
  • Must be an actively enrolled student and student member of SAA at the time of election. 

To learn more about the Web Archiving Section, check out the Web Archiving Section microsite and the Web Archiving Section Monthly Roundup.