December 9, 2025—The deadline to submit to SAA's Call for Leaders for the 2026 appointment cycle has been extended! Applications are now due on January 12, 2026.

Learn more about the application process here and don't forget to apply!

December 4, 2025—The SAA Council held a hybrid meeting in Chicago, IL, November 17–19. The Council has a few announcements to share:

December 2, 2025—The link to submit proposals for ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2026, taking place next summer in New Orleans, Louisiana and online, is now live.

This year, SAA is using Whova as the submission portal. If you already have a Whova account, you can use that to log in when making your submission.

November 21, 2025—During its August 2025 meeting, the SAA Council voted to approve a new dues model. The change to the model aims to address SAA’s operations deficit, which has been ongoing for several years. This new model is set to go into effect on January 1, 2026. No dues will increase by more than $75 for any individual membership tier under the new structure. 

The Society of American Archivists annually recognizes leaders and achievers in the field of archives. SAA offers a variety of professional recognitions and financial assistance through an awards competition, student scholarships, and the naming of Fellows.

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.