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. 

Why Get Involved? 

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

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

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

"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.”

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

CHICAGO—Congratulations to the 27 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 2024.