November 9, 2018—Affirming the goals laid out in previous strategic plans, the SAA Council took action at its November 2-3 meeting in Chicago to address Goal 3 (Advancing the Profession) proactively in SAA’s Strategic Plan 2019-2021 by creating a new Committee on Research, Data, and Assessment whose principal charge is to “provide access to significant and useful data and research about SAA, American archives, and their users that evidence the value of archives for society and help us improve our services to SAA me

The SAA Foundation Board invites individuals, groups, and organizations—especially practicing archivists, SAA component groups, and allied professionals—to submit grant proposals to fund research, projects, or initiatives that will benefit our profession. The SAA Foundation awards grants (ranging from $500 to $5,000) for projects that meet the mission and goals of the SAA Foundation and SAA’s strategic planning priorities.

November 5, 2018—At its November 2-3 meeting, the SAA Council created a standing Committee on Research, Data, and Assessment whose principal charge is to “provide access to significant and useful data and research about SAA, American archives, and their users  that evidence the value of archives for society and help us improve our services to SAA members and to our consumers." The Council seeks volunteers for this nine-member committee.

By Michelle Light, SAA Vice President/President-Elect

How has SAA touched your life? Perhaps you’ve been inspired after hearing from innovative archivists at an Annual Meeting, learned practical skills in an education course that helped you become more effective in your job, found and connected with colleagues around the country on a section discussion list, or gained new perspectives from reading an article in American Archivist. SAA remains a vibrant and relevant organization because members contribute their time and expertise to benefit the profession.