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February 26, 2020—The SAA Council seeks member comment on proposed revisions to the SAA Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This statement establishes SAA's values, centering on diversity, equity, and our commitment to building a culture of inclusion.
The Council began review of the statement this winter, per the established three-year review cycle; the document was last reviewed in 2016. The Council proposes revisions, as noted in the documents below, to update and improve the statement, most notably by adding “equity” more prominently.
Proposed Revisions to the SAA Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Current Version (for reference): SAA Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
To comment on these proposed revisions: Follow the hyperlinks above to review the proposed revisions in pdf or Word format. Log in to post comments publicly on this webpage or send an email message containing your comments to saahq@archivists.org. All comments should be submitted by Thursday, March 12.
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| 0320_Revisions_SAA Statement on DEI_ForMemberComment.pdf | 325.95 KB |
| 0320_Revisions_SAA Statement on DEI_ForMemberComment.docx | 21.33 KB |
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Thank you for allowing us to review the proposed revisions to the SAA Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It's crucial to continually refine and update our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. I appreciate the addition of "equity" to emphasize our dedication to fair treatment for all members.
Regarding the revisions, I believe the language could be more specific in outlining actionable steps to achieve our goals. For example, under "Inclusion," emphasizing the responsibility of archivists to practice proactive inclusion rather than mere acceptance would strengthen the statement.
Additionally, when referring to LGBTQ+, please consider including "IA" to ensure all marginalized communities are represented.
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Best of luck with the review process!
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Thank you for allowing us to review this. I appreciate being able to exercise my membership rights for the advancement of the Society.
I feel like the first sentence is harsh. As archivists, it is not only us who benefits from the community. I think there should be restructuring of that introduction so it is not purely self-serving.
When refering to LGBTQ with a +, please add IA to the end. Another term to consider would be "marginalized communities."
For the inclusion section, a sense of responsibility should be instilled. It is the archivist's responsibility to make sure they are practicing inclusion rather than just acceptance and tolerance.
Thank you again for allowing us to participate! Best of luck in reviewing this.
-Riley Griffin
The draft shows this sentence being deleted:
By embracing diversity and encouraging inclusion, the Society speaks more effectively on behalf of the entire profession, serves a fuller range of stakeholders, increases organizational credibility, and becomes a stronger advocate for the archives profession.
I'm not sure why this bit is being proposed for deletion, but it seems to me it should stay in. It explains clearly and concisely that there are sound practical reasons for embracing diversity and inclusion, in addition to the obvious ethical, personal, and moral reasons. I think it's good to have that included.
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My thanks go to SAA Council for reviewing and proposing revision to the SAA Statement on Diversity and Inclusion. My comments are brief and provide what I hope will be a starting point to a more in-depth conversation between Council and SAA membership.
Mark A. Matienzo
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As an organization that seeks to promote the use of archival materials to foster equity, diversity, inclusion, and historical accountability, SAA appreciates AHA’s intent to support NARA in the face of misinformation and unreasonable demands on the agency’s staff. SAA expects such support to be constructive and written in consultation with the archives community.
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