CHICAGO—The Society of American Archivists (SAA) has recently conducted a Job Task Analysis (JTA) to revise the body of knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a qualified Digital Archives Specialist (DAS). A panel of DAS experts worked diligently to update the job content to be as comprehensive, up-to-date, and congruent with what DAS certificate holders across the country do in their job role. 

CHICAGO—SAA’s bi-monthly magazine, Archival Outlook, has long been made available to SAA members in both print and digital formats. Both formats have their benefits and drawbacks, and we recognize that different people have different preferences when it comes to reading.

March 17, 2025—According to multiple news reports, USAID workers have been ordered to destroy or burn records, including classified records.

March 14, 2025—In late July of 2024, the Society of American Archivists received a $150,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant program to establish a prioritized research agenda for the archival profession that builds upon SAA’s recently adopted Research and Innovation Roadmap.

CHICAGO—SAA Education is initiating a pilot program to evaluate a new way to maintain your Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certification. This program, called DAS Option B, will run from March 2025 through March 2027. The aim of this program is to assess how to best give more flexibility to DAS holders in renewing their certificate.

How it Works

The DAS Certificate is valid for five years. Normally, DAS certificate holders who wish to renew their certificates must complete four SAA courses from the DAS course list during that five-year period.