Council Exemplary Service Award: International Archival Affairs Section (IAAS)

WHEREAS, founded in 2013, the International Archival Affairs Section (IAAS) is a section of the Society of American Archivists dedicated to identifying and addressing issues and concerns of archives and archivists throughout the world and providing a forum for discussion, dissemination, and promotion of issues related to international archival affairs; and 

WHEREAS, they have championed the virtual Archival Landscapes (2020–) and Archival Vistas Briefings (2023–) webinar series that engage international guests to exchange information about their repositories, world circumstances, and archival practices; and 

WHEREAS, they are a unique and vital community of practice for archivists who seek global awareness and to direct their professional efforts internationally and, in turn, for international archivists to engage and appreciate the work of SAA;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the International Archival Affairs Section (IAAS) be honored with a 2025 SAA Council Exemplary Service Award for its vital outreach role in expanding the mutual awareness between SAA membership and international archives and archivists and for their innovative and dedicated programming efforts. During times of cultural and climate crisis, IAAS builds bridges between SAA and SAA membership and the broader global community of archives and archivists and this connection inspires and broadens the perspectives of all who work with them.