SAA Joins Leading Archival Organizations in Submitting Recommendations for IMLS Reauthorization

December 12, 2024—On December 4, the presidents of the Society of American Archivists (SAA), the Council of State Archives (CoSA), the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA), and the Regional Archival Associations Consortium (RAAC) submitted a joint letter to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Call for Volunteers: Help Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary!

December 11, 2024—The 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is approaching in 2026, and the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is seeking passionate volunteers to join the America250 Task Force dedicated to marking this historic milestone. 

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SAA's 2024 Holiday Book Sale

Enjoy 20% to 60% off these select print titles in the SAA Bookstore at archivists.org/bookstore!

Offer valid December 9–December 20 or while supplies last.

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SAA Council Ratifies Standards Recommendations, Approves America250 Task Force Creation

December 5, 2024At its November hybrid meeting in Chicago, the SAA Council:

Archives Must Be Allowed to Operate Without Political Interference

CHICAGO—In response to The Wall Street Journal article published on October 29, 2024, and the 

Pitch Your Story! Call for Stories for "A Finding Aid to My Soul: For the Love of Archives" Virtual Event in February

"Storytelling provides safe conditions for daring decisions."
—Micaela Blei

SAA’s Committee on Public Awareness (COPA) is pleased to announce the return of its storytelling event with a special 2025 Valentine’s Day edition, “A Finding Aid to My Soul: For the Love of Archives.”

Nominations Open for SAA 2025 Awards and Scholarships

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.

Ballot Set for the 2025 SAA Election

November 12, 2024The following candidates are slated for SAA's 2025 election. Information about each candidate will be posted to the SAA website in January.