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January 22, 2019—The Society of American Archivists supports all archivists, federal employees, and others who are affected by the ongoing government shutdown. With closure of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the National Park Service, and other government agencies, the livelihoods of thousands of people who work with archives are severely compromised. The work of federal archivists and records managers is essential to preserving and providing access to the evidence that safeguards individuals’ rights, documents government actions, and ensures transparency—in short, to the daily functioning of our democracy.
This historically long shutdown has jeopardized the preservation of and access to essential government records that must be made available. As just two examples:
All federal employees who work with archives serve a vital function for the United States. SAA strongly urges Congress and the President to negotiate an immediate end to the government shutdown to ensure that the essential evidence of our government is protected and made available in service of our democracy.
I hope it is appropriate to post this comment here.
If there are any fedral archivists who would like to speak to this issue directly, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to submit an article to the Audio & Moving Image Section Newsletter. Thanks!