Call for Participation on Task Force on Vendor Policies

SAA President-Elect Helen Tibbo seeks several representatives from relevant stakeholder groups (institutions, vendors, members) to serve on the newly created Task Force to Develop Policies for Vendor Participation in Society Activities. The task force is responsible for reviewing existing SAA policies, researching other organizations’ policies and best practices, and developing for Council consideration a balanced policy that would assist the SAA staff, the Council, and members in responding to the host of issues associated with vendor participation in SAA programs, activities, groups, and listservs with a final report/recommendations due to the Council by August 2011. See the complete charge here. If you’re interested in participating or for more details, please e-mail saahq@archivists.org by August 27.