November 14, 2025—Earlier this week, SAA released the 2026 updated dues model. The initial model included in that document was inaccurate.

CHICAGO—Congratulations to the 26 new Digital Archives Specialists (DAS)! These archivists, who represent a variety of repositories around the country, earned their DAS Certificate from the Society of American Archivists (SAA) after completing the required coursework within twenty-four months and passing a comprehensive examination in September 2025.

The deadline to submit leader nominations has been extended to January 12, 2026.

Brenda Gunn, CA FSAA, SAA Vice-President/President-Elect

Why volunteer for SAA service? Let me make a few cases for volunteering and sharing your time.

November 4, 2025—The Society of American Archivists supports the efforts of the Council of Archive Management Organizations in Korea, which is actively advocating for improved management of and access to the records maintained by Korea’s National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC). The NCRC is the custodian of vital records related to Korean-born adoptees. Proper management of the records, increasing the breadth of what constitutes the historical record of adoptions, and assurances related to future access to the records are immediately necessary.

CHICAGO—The Society of American Archivists is launching a profession-wide effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—250 for the 250th—and we want you to join us!

We invite archival repositories across the United States, including all states, territories, and the District of Columbia, to submit one digital/digitized document that showcases the nation’s rich, diverse, and challenging history through the materials we care for in our repositories.

CHICAGO—The people of the United States entrust government archives and records repositories with safeguarding countless numbers of records. These records include large quantities of private information related to millions of people. Ensuring the sanctity and privacy of personal information is a paramount responsibility for government archives, and it is critical in maintaining the reputation of archives and records centers as trustworthy stewards of the public’s information.

The 2026 Nominating Committee needs your help identifying potential candidates for the next SAA election ballot! The committee invites nominations of candidates for the following positions:

    Vice President/President-Elect (2026–2027)
    Council Member (2026–2029) 3 open positions
    Nominating Committee (2027) 3 open positions

CHICAGO—Undertaking diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility work is an essential activity of the archives profession, as archivists document and preserve the record of the broadest possible range of individuals, communities, governance, and organizations, and as we "promote and provide the widest possible accessibility of materials we steward." (See: SAA Core Values Statement and Code of Ethics.)