Northwest Archivists, Inc. News & announcements

NACR Scholarship Applications Open

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:12:16 GMT

The Native American Collections Roundtable is accepting applications for their annual scholarship through April 30th 2026. The scholarships help cover the costs of attending the NWA annual conference.

Three scholarships are available, offering $700 to attendees from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or Montana, and $900 for one attendee from Alaska.

For more information on the scholarship, or to apply, visit the NACR Scholarship page.

The Native American Collections Roundtable is a Northwest Archivists Interest Group. Northwest Archivists (NWA) interest groups provide an opportunity to organize around a particular topic or subject related to archives.

Want to get involved in NACR? "Ask to Join" our Google Group to get our email notifications about monthly meetings, events, and opportunities.

Western Archives Institute Applications Due 4/10

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:04:49 GMT

The application deadline for the 2026 Western Archives Institute (WAI) is fast approaching on Friday April 10, 2026.

WAI is an intensive, two-week program that offers integrated instruction in basic archival practices. It is designed for individuals with diverse professional goals, including those whose roles require a foundational understanding of archival skills but who have little or no prior archival training; those assuming increased responsibility for archival materials; practicing archivists without formal archival education; and individuals committed to pursuing a career in archives.

Registration fees for WAI are $950 for the two-week program (held July 20-31, 2026). Visit our website to learn more about WAI and to apply.

For additional information please contact Marcella Lees, WAI Administrator, and Eric Milenkiewicz, WAI Associate Administrator, at wai@calarchivists.org.

Midwest Archives Conference Scholarships Available

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:59:47 GMT

Are you interested in attending the Midwest Archives Conference Annual Meeting, May 14-16, 2026? If you have never attended a Midwest Archives Conference annual meeting, you are eligible for the Mark A. Greene Award for First-Time Meeting Attendees. Both professionals and students are invited to apply for $250 or $500 of financial support to attend this year’s meeting in Columbus, Ohio, from May 14 to 16. MAC membership is not required.

Registration rates, hotel information, and the conference program are available now on the MAC website. Successful applications reference specific workshops and sessions that support applicants’ professional development and address financial barriers to attending the meeting. Applications are due on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Best Practices Exchange 2026 Registration & Schedule

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:55:25 GMT

BPE 2026 Registration Open!

Registration is now open for the Best Practices Exchange (Un)Conference, which will be held May 18-20, 2026, at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at Indiana University Indianapolis (in downtown Indianapolis, IN).

Please follow this link for more information about registering for the 2026 Best Practices Exchange. Space is limited, so don’t delay!

View the schedule and session descriptions, now available online: Program & Schedule

Best Practices Exchange (BPE) is a community of practitioners who manage digital information that meets annually to share our experiences and have honest conversations about the work that we do. This conference is a great opportunity to share, question, and learn from colleagues across a spectrum of government, academic, and cultural organizations. See the 2026 Conference page for more information.

Questions? Email us at bestpracticesexchange@gmail.com

Social Networks and Archival Contexts (SNAC) Annual Meeting

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:51:09 GMT

Social Networks and Archival Contexts (SNAC) is a free, online resource that helps users discover primary source documents, such as photographs, letters, and sound recordings, from all over the world and connections across time and place.

The SNAC State of the Cooperative, our annual meeting, makes a comeback this Spring after a brief hiatus and some restructuring. We are planning a program chocked full of news, plans and recaps of our productive 2025 and what's to come in 2026 and beyond! This year we are planning to open the event to broader networks and have decided to open the event to the public. Visit our website to learn more about SNAC, or get a brief intro by watching this video.

Our program is still being conceived, but we have exciting updates about our #IndigenizeSNAC projects including information about our Mellon grant, exciting cultural-technical news, and more.

When: March 11, 2026, 1-4 pm EST

Where: Virtual

Cost: FREE!

Registration: SNAC State of the Cooperative 2026

APPLY for NWA Awards by April 15

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:51:57 GMT

APPLY for NWA Awards by April 15, see Northwest Archivists, Inc. - Scholarships & Funding for more information.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ($1000) - Grad. students living in/attending school in PNW
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ($1000) – Individual Members

CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND ($500 per state) - Group Events / Community-building

Montana State University DCTA award

Melissa Pomeroy — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:35:54 GMT

Through a collaborative effort of the Ivan Doig Center for the Study of the Lands & Peoples of the North American West, the Archives and Special Collections (ASC) department of the MSU Library, and the Friends of MSU Library , Montana State University offers a $3,000 annual award to facilitate research into collections held by ASC.

The award is intended to defray the costs of either travel to Bozeman to conduct research; to facilitate digitization of portions of a collection to allow a researcher to work remotely; or a mix of the two. Recipients may be academics (including graduate students) or independent scholars who are residents of the United States. We are unable to pay for any costs above the award amount.

Send applications to the Head of Archives and Special Collections, Jodi Allison-Bunnell (jodi.allisonbunnell@montana.edu) by April 1, 2026.

For full information on application criteria and other details, see https://www.lib.montana.edu/archives/news-and-events/dcta-award.html

Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Western Archives Institute!

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:06:58 GMT

The Western Archives Institute (WAI) returns July 20-31, 2026 for an intensive, two-week online program that offers integrated instruction in basic archival practices through a diverse curriculum of synchronous sessions that will be led by the principal faculty member, Dr. Christopher (Chris) Prom. Dr. Prom currently serves as the Coordinator of Sponsored Research Development and Acting Head of the History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has extensive experience in archives, has taught several courses for the Society of American Archivists (SAA), and was recognized as an SAA Fellow in 2010 for his contributions to the organization and archives profession.

Apply for WAI Here! (Application Deadline is April 10, 2026)

Visit our website for further details about the program and to sign up for an upcoming WAI Information Session.

For any questions about the application, applicant qualifications, or the review process, please contact the WAI Administrator, Marcella Lees, at wai@calarchivists.org.

Call for Proposals: BitCurator Consortium

Melissa Pomeroy — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:28:49 GMT

The BitCurator Consortium (BCC) invites proposals for the 2026 BitCurator Forum to be held virtually on June 17th, 2026. An international, community-led organization representing 31 member organizations, the BCC promotes and supports the application of free and open-source digital archives tools and practices in libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural heritage organizations.

The 2026 conference theme, Hitting Reset, reflects the challenges and changes of the past several years and the importance of pausing to reflect on our practices before moving forward. This theme invites us to reassess how we work, what we prioritize, and how we adapt in a rapidly evolving professional landscape. Hitting Reset also encourages us to respond intentionally to new opportunities, expanding responsibilities, and changing environments.

Within the context of digital archives tools and practices, how are you “hitting reset” in areas including, but not limited to, the following?

We welcome proposals that explore reflection, reinvention, and practical approaches to moving forward with intention.

This year’s call is for 5 or 10 minute “lightning talks.” Lightning talks are a great format for case studies, digital archives “success stories” or “tales of woe,” research updates, practices and procedures, and short demos or how-tos. Options include:

· One presenter for 5 minutes

· Up to two presenters for 10 minutes

The Forum Committee welcomes participation from organizations and individuals working outside of academic and special collections libraries and archives, members from BIPOC communities, students, and new professionals.

For more information, see the Call for Proposals page on our website.

Submission deadline: Sunday, March 8th, 2026

The BitCurator Forum is open to all. You do not need to be a BCC member or BitCurator user to submit a proposal and/or attend the event.

SAA Arrangement and Description: Fundamentals - Hosted by Oregon State Archives

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:33:22 GMT

The Oregon State Archives is hosting SAA's Arrangement and Description: Fundamentals (#2633) workshop on April 16 AND 17, 2026 in Salem, Oregon. More details about the course and registration link can be found here: https://mysaa.archivists.org/nc__event?id=a0lUV0000050mPyYAI

Early registration cut-off date is 3/16/2026 11:45 PM CDT.

Researching Accessibility in Archives

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:11:18 GMT

Please Respond by the end of February 2026 to participate:

A student researcher at the University of Maryland is seeking practitioners and managers working in libraries, archives, or museums to participate in a research study on the processes of creating, revising, and implementing accessibility policies in their institution or department. Maisie Jones, a Ph.D. Candidate in Information at the University of Maryland College of Information is the PI of the Investigating Accessibility Policies in Archives research project. Funded by the UMD College of Information’s Frank E. Burke Graduate Research Award, this project seeks interviews from current cultural heritage managers and practitioners who have experience creating or revising internal policies, especially around accessibility, digital accessibility, or disability and accommodation.

This research is focused on learning more about what kinds of accessibility policies exist in the profession and the role those policies play in the work of libraries, archives, and museums. Practitioners who accept to participate in this project will take part in a semi-structured interview about their institution, policies, standards of practice, workflows, and the role of accessibility or digital accessibility and accommodations within their library, archive, and/or museum.

The interview will last roughly 30 minutes to an hour over the Zoom video teleconferencing platform. With consent from the interview participant, the interview audio will be captured and transcribed. There is no expectation for interview participants to be named either personally or by the name of their employer or institution. All publications or reports will default to anonymity unless a pseudonym is otherwise suggested by the participant. Participants in this research can be compensated for their time.

Please contact the project PI, Maisie Jones, at majones@umd.edu with any questions or to schedule a time for the research interview.

Maisie Jones

Doctoral Candidate in Information (ABD)

University of Maryland College of Information

majones@umd.edu

SAA Seeking Nominations for Distinguished Service Award

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:21:35 GMT

On behalf of the Society of American Archivists Distinguished Service Award Committee, we invite you to submit nominations for the 2026 award. Please feel free to share this message with your organization and membership.

Please see the following announcement for more information.

Society of American Archivists

Distinguished Service Award

Do you know of an organization or program that has made an outstanding contribution to the archival profession? Consider nominating them for the Society of American Archivists Distinguished Service Award.

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an archival institution, education program, nonprofit organization, or government organization that has provided outstanding service to its public and has made an exemplary contribution to the archival profession. The institution being nominated should have achieved distinction in one or more of the following ways:

Demonstrably contributing to archival theory and the development of new archival practice;
Serving its constituency in an outstanding fashion;
Showing extraordinary ingenuity and resourcefulness in improving efficiency of operations or methods of work;
Going well beyond the normal performance requirements expected of an archival agency and thus providing a model for others; and/or
Developing over a period of years an archives program of such depth and scope as to warrant special recognition.

Eligibility:

Any archival institution, archival organization, records center, or manuscript repository, archival education program, or nonprofit or government organization providing service or support to the archival community in North America.

Nomination Requirements

In addition to a completed nomination form, each nomination must include three letters of support, of which at least two are from SAA members, each representing a different institution. Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged.

Click here to preview the nomination form and/or to start a nomination. All nominations must be submitted by February 28, 2026.

Western Archives Institute Returning in 2026!

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:39:31 GMT

After a brief hiatus, the Western Archives Institute (WAI) will be returning in Summer 2026 as a fully online program hosted by the Society of California Archivists (SCA).

The Institute features a diverse curriculum of synchronous sessions that include:

Introduction to the archival profession and core concepts
Starting and managing an Archives program
Principles of archival collection arrangement and description
Best practices for digitization, digital preservation, and born-digital content management
Outreach and public relations
Reference and access
Ethical, social, and legal issues in administering archival collections
Working with communities
Fundraising for an Archives program

Registration fees for WAI are $950 for the two-week program (exact dates in Summer 2026 are forthcoming). Visit our website to learn about the SCA WAI Scholarship that covers registration fees.

You can sign up for our mailing list if you’d like to receive updates about the 2026 program dates and deadlines.

For additional information please contact Marcella Lees, WAI Administrator, and Eric Milenkiewicz, WAI Associate Administrator, at wai@calarchivists.org.

Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship Applications Solicited

Melissa Pomeroy — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:31:02 GMT

Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship Applications Solicited

MAC is soliciting applications for the 2026 Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Students of Color (http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley). The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students of color pursuing graduate education in archival administration and to encourage ethnic diversification of the MAC membership and of the archival profession. Two $1,500 scholarships, accompanied by one-year memberships to MAC, will be awarded.

To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must be of African, Arabic, Asian, Indigenous, Pacific Islander, or Latinx descent; must be a student currently enrolled in or accepted in a graduate, multicourse program in archival administration; and must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in their academic program. If the program is not listed in the SAA Directory of Archival Education, http://www2.archivists.org/dae, the applicant must provide proof of the multicourse standard by submitting copies of course descriptions from the institution’s current departmental catalog. Candidates will be evaluated on their scholastic potential, their commitment to working in and creating access to archives and archival material, and commitment to representing and serving underrepresented communities in their work.

Applications are due March 1, 2026 and must include the following documents:

Completed application form, available at http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley
Current resume that includes education, work history, involvement in campus or community organizations, membership in professional organizations, and any honors or awards received
Transcript from the applicant's most recent academic program (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
Essay describing how the applicant’s experiences and perspectives align with their interest in archiving. What are their future goals and plans for contributing to the archival field? (500 words maximum)
One letter of recommendation (may be submitted separately by recommender).

Please send all materials (application form, transcript, and essay) as one single file. Completed applications should be sent to:

Megan Keller Young
Senior Instructor and Special Collections Librarian
University of Illinois Chicago
megank@uic.edu

Applications must be emailed by March 1, 2026.

Awards will be announced no later than May 15, 2026.

Invitation to participate: Recruiting academic library leaders

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:12:10 GMT

Hi everyone!

I would like to invite you to participate in a short survey that focuses on the recruitment of academic library leaders. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the search committee evaluation process when recruiting for leadership roles. It will examine how search committee members evaluate a mock candidates’ skills and experience expressed in a CV and compare them with a mock academic library job description. Anticipated benefits of this study include greater insight into the recruitment process within academic library positions and improving diversity in applicant pools.

Anyone over the age of 18 who identifies as a librarian and/or archivist is eligible to participate. If you decide to participate, you will be asked to answer approximately 30 questions, which should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The informed consent and survey are available at https://towson.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79tnWrJxhu1VRe6

Please do not put any information in your response that could be used to identify you.

The survey will be live until the end of December. If you have any questions, please contact the Principal Investigator, Ashley Todd-Diaz (atodddiaz@towson.edu).

Backlog Webinars January - May 2026

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:20:10 GMT

All of our webinars are free, but registration is required. A recording of the webinar will be sent out to all registrants (especially those who couldn’t make the live webinar) after the webinar.

Accession, Acquisition, & Appraisal

Accession, Acquisition, & Appraisal are closely related concepts, but they are not interchangeable. In this webinar, we will walk through what each term means in archival practice and how they work together to shape both collection development and archival processing. We will look at the practical implications of each concept, from initial contact with a donor or department through formal acceptance, documentation, and long term stewardship.

January 19, 2026 at 5 pm CT

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WYXhiRRWSG-zPJ2peNrZMQ

Metadata 101

Metadata is the backbone of archival discovery and long term access, but it can feel overwhelming if you are new to the field or working in a small shop without dedicated technical staff. In this webinar, we will break down what metadata actually is, why it matters, and how archivists use it to describe, manage, and preserve collections. We will walk through core concepts, common standards, and practical examples that connect directly to day to day archival work.

January 26, 2026 at 5 pm CT

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1E-6V7HiQBW8-DBKu2DE7w

Archival Loans

This webinar will walk you through the full process of managing collection loans in museums and archives, from the initial request to the return of materials. We will cover how to evaluate what can be loaned, how to prepare items for travel or display, and what documentation you need at every stage. You will learn how to build clear policies, communicate expectations with borrowing institutions, and protect your collections through condition reporting, packing standards, and loan agreements.

February 2, 2026 at 5 pm CT

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kWaBB2zPRuiZWu7JEWDJZw

Restricted Materials

Every repository holds materials that cannot be opened to the public right away. This webinar will walk you through how to identify restricted materials, document the reasons for restriction, and manage access in a way that supports both ethical stewardship and institutional transparency. We will talk about common restriction categories, how to communicate restrictions to researchers, and how to build policies that balance privacy, legal requirements, and user needs.

March 2, 2026 at 5 pm CT

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A5d90iaxRBSLPg6I9igmcA

Knowledge Management

Knowledge management focuses on capturing the information people carry in their heads, organizing it, and making it usable across an organization. In this webinar, we will outline what knowledge management is, how it differs from archives, and why it often becomes the precursor to a successful archival program. We will talk about practical ways to map institutional knowledge, build documentation, and create repeatable systems that reduce risk and support long term memory for your organization.

April 6, 2026 at 5 pm CT

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bBB-vpBhRjCUD3bMTSshzg

Shoestring Digital Preservation

Digital preservation does not have to be expensive or complicated. In this webinar, we will walk through realistic, budget friendly steps that museums and archives can take to protect digital files, stabilize at risk media, and build sustainable workflows over time. We will focus on simple tools, clear decision making, and low cost practices that still align with professional standards.

May 4, 2026 at 5 pm CT

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/a2Br54CzTXiMV8VRM6hdAA

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 JAMES W. SCOTT FELLOWSHIPS

Melissa Pomeroy — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:52:22 GMT

Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections is currently accepting applications for the James W. Scott Regional Research Fellowship. Applications are accepted from individuals in doctoral programs as well as individuals who have finished the Ph.D.

The James W. Scott Regional Research Fellowships promote awareness and innovative use of archival collections at Western Washington University and seek to forward scholarly understandings of the Pacific Northwest. Fellowship funds are awarded in honor of the late Dr. James W. Scott, a noted scholar of the Pacific Northwest region and a founder and first Director of the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies (CPNWS).

Up to $1000 funding is offered in 2026 to support significant research using archival resources at Western. Successful applicants will be expected to:

Spend approximately one week examining CPNWS holdings in support of their research.
Share a presentation about some aspect of their research during the same calendar year in which the award is offered and accepted. Presentations will be recorded and made available to the public via WWU’s institutional repository, Western CEDAR (format of delivery may vary depending on topic or time of year).

Applications are due by January 31, 2026, with award announcements expected by the end of February 2026. Applications must be submitted by email to Ruth.Steele@wwu.edu (please include “Scott Fellowship Application” in the subject line), and contain:

Cover letter (please outline the specific research question(s) being addressed, and comment on how this research contributes to the field of study)
Curriculum Vitae
Research plan outlining on-site use of CPNWS holdings and proposed presentation topic
Two letters of recommendation

Detailed guides to archival collections at CPNWS can be accessed and searched at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies.

For more information about collections or the application process, please contact Ruth Steele at Ruth.Steele@wwu.edu or (360) 650-7747. Funds will be awarded after a Fellow(s) has conducted research at CPNWS and delivered their presentation.

BPE 2026 Call for Proposals!

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:16:54 GMT

The Best Practices Exchange (BPE) 2026 Program Committee is now accepting session proposals for our next unconference, Sustaining Best Practices: Humans Required, which will be held May 18-20, 2026, at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at Indiana University-Indianapolis (in downtown Indianapolis, IN). View the full Call for Proposals.

Submit your proposal via this short form (https://forms.gle/KphBNMQcnsSYrL8E7) by Friday, November 21, 2025. Acceptance notifications will be sent in January 2026.

Find more information about the 2026 unconference here: https://bpexchange.wordpress.com/2026-conference/. View programs from past conferences here for examples of topics and session formats.

Interested in collaborating with others on a particular topic? Connect with others about potential proposals: BPE Proposals Brainstorming Spreadsheet

King County WA Grant Opportunity

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:50:51 GMT

Apply for a Cultural Support Services Projects Grant!

Cultural Support Services Projects is a new grant program that provides funding for Organizations and Tribes that improve the quality of life and careers for King County cultural practitioners.

Wondering what we fund?

This grant program has five categories of support. Below are a few examples:

Career Pathways – youth leadership, internships, mentorships with elder stewards
Wellbeing – basic needs like navigating health insurance and affordable housing
Community Building and Organizing – cohorts, conferences, networks
Technical Assistance and Professional Services – business development, accessibility, equipment for practitioner support
Advocacy and Systems Change – marketing campaigns, study reports, publications

Key dates to remember

Complete your Account Profile, save a draft application, and complete eligibility information by October 29th. Please note, you will not be able to apply if you do not complete your eligibility information by this date.

Submit your final application by November 12th.

Important to note

4Culture Sustained Support awardees are welcome to apply for a Cultural Support Services Projects grant

New events with Social Networks and Archival Contexts platform (SNAC)

Melissa Pomeroy — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:45:23 GMT

Summer and Fall 2025 SNACSchool events are part of a series aiming to Indigenize SNAC! This is a grant funded initiative hosted at the University of Maryland College Park (read more about the project HERE). The events below have two tracks: The Indigenous Track and the Standard Track*. You can read more about the events and register on our website: https://portal.snaccooperative.org/node/521

Call for Co-Design Host Sites (Climate Ready, Set, Go Research Study)

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:19:48 GMT

In an attempt to work with young people to tackle the Climate Crisis, the research study titled “Climate Ready, Set, Go! Investigating the Role of Archival Instruction in K-12 Disaster Education” proposes a different approach to learning about the extreme changes undergone by our environment through the use of archives in K-12 instruction. As part of this research study, the researcher plans to hold 1-3 collaborative instruction design sessions throughout the later half of 2025 and is currently seeking host site partners to provide instructional space like a conference room or classroom for 1 full day. These sessions will focus on building instruction and curriculum design skills using collaborative methods and peer learning approaches. Both archivists and K-12 educators will be invited to participate as a way to combine and utilize the teaching and archival expertise of both groups. Host site partners will not be expected to contribute staff time for facilitation of session, only space and minimal coordination of site logistics prior to the scheduled co-design session. If you would like to be a host site for one of the co-design session, please reach out to Itza Carbajal at itzac@uw.edu

For more information about the study, visit bit.ly/ClimateReadyStudy

Upcoming Workshops: Basics of Genealogy Research, and Community Archiving

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:52:34 GMT

Announcing two educational opportunities for archives:

Basics to Genealogy Research:
4-Week course starts June 9th
Basics to Genealogy Research | Preserve This

Intro to Community Archiving:
4-Week course starts July 14
Intro to Community Archiving | Preserve This

Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy Survey

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:50:55 GMT

The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of ACRL and the Society of American Archivists recently created a task force to review and revise the Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy.

This Task Force would like your input. We need everyone who teaches with primary sources to complete this survey, whether you have ever used the Guidelines or not.

If you aren’t familiar with the Guidelines, please take a look at them and let us know if/how you would use them.

This 10 question survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. All answers will be anonymous and data will only be viewed and tabulated by members of the Task Force. Your answers will guide the taskforce during the revision process. The survey will be open through May 4, 2025.

There will also be a public comment period later in the process, so this is not your only chance to give feedback. The task force plans to finalize the revised guidelines by the summer of 2028.

Primary Source Literacy Guidelines Feedback Survey

Any and all feedback will be crucial in our work, so please pass this along to anyone who works with primary sources in their teaching, librarian or otherwise.

Thank you so much,

- Rachel Cohen

NACR now accepting donations for silent auction

Melissa Pomeroy — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:47:52 GMT

The Native American Collections Roundtable (NACR) is seeking items or packages for its silent auction fundraiser, taking place during this year's Northwest Archivists (NWA) annual conference. Donations of artwork, crafts/craft supplies, games, experiences, non-perishable treats (coffee, preserves, etc.), books/e-books by Native authors, downloadable art, subscriptions, and more are welcome, especially those that will directly support tribal and Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Funds raised will help NACR continue its mission to provide a local forum where tribal and non-tribal people working with Native American-related archival materials can engage in discussion and information sharing. This includes providing scholarships to individuals working with or aspiring to work with Native American collections to attend the NWA annual conference.

This year’s conference theme is Redefining Resilience: Advocacy, Values, and Creative Solutions and we’d love for folks to get creative with donated item ideas for the silent fundraiser so NACR can continue to support giving voice to tribal interests across the Pacific Northwest region. If you have an item you would like to donate for inclusion in the Silent Auction, please fill out this form by end-of-day May 2, 2025!

Panel Discussion on Protecting the Privacy of Trans People in the Archives, May 5, 2025 1pm EST (10am PST)

Melissa Pomeroy — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:59:10 GMT

SAA Privacy & Confidentiality section is hosting a panel discussion on protecting the privacy of trans people in the archives. Our panelists represent current work being done in academia, both in and out of the archives realm.

Archivists have long followed ethical best practices that strive to protect individual privacy, but the profession lacks specific guidelines that address the unique and complex privacy vulnerabilities of trans individuals. The discussion will begin with short presentations from each panelist followed by prepared questions. We will end the discussion with 30 minutes of audience questions via chat, moderated by the hosts. This event will not be recorded.

Event will be on May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm Eastern time.

Please register in advance to receive the zoom information.

Panelists:

TJ Billard is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication and, by courtesy, the Department of Sociology at Northwestern University. They are the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Applied Transgender Studies in Chicago and Editor-in-Chief of the Center’s flagship journal, the Bulletin of Applied Transgender Studies. Dr Billard is the author of Voices for Transgender Equality: Making Change in the Networked Public Sphere (Oxford University Press, 2024) and editor (with Silvio Waisbord) of Public Scholarship in Communication Studies (University of Illinois Press, 2024).

K.J. Rawson is Professor of English and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Northeastern University where he also serves as Director of the Humanities Center. He is the founder and director of the Digital Transgender Archive, an award-winning online repository of trans-related historical materials, and he is the chair of the editorial board of the Homosaurus, an international LGBTQ+ linked data vocabulary. His work is at the intersections of the Digital Humanities and Rhetoric, LGBTQ+, and Feminist Studies. Focusing on archives as key sites of cultural power, Rawson studies the rhetorical work of queer and transgender archival collections in both brick-and-mortar and digital spaces. He has co-edited special issues of Peitho and TSQ and he co-edited Rhetorica in Motion: Feminist Rhetorical Methods and Methodologies (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2010). Rawson’s scholarship has appeared in The American Archivist, Archivaria, DHQ, Enculturation, Peitho, Present Tense, QED, RSQ, TSQ, and several edited collections.

Lara Wilson is Director of Special Collections and University Archivist at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, CA. The University of Victoria’s Transgender Archives collections located in Special Collections & University Archives comprise the largest Trans + collection in the world of rare print and archival materials: over 530 linear feet dating back 120 + years, in 15 languages from 23 countries on six continents. Wilson’s scholarship has appeared in American Archivist, American Libraries, Archivaria, Archive Journal, and Canadian Issues. Wilson is President of the Friends of the British Columbia Archives, and is past chairperson of the Canadian Council of Archives.

Please share widely with your contacts! If you would like to submit an anonymous question of the panelists in advance please use this form.

NWA Native American Collections Roundtable Conference Scholarship 2025

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:14:35 GMT

Intent

One of the main goals for the Native American Collections Roundtable (NACR) is to bridge access for individuals working with or aspiring to work with Native American collections with the Northwest Archivists (NWA) Annual conference, as a participant or presenter. This year, the conference will be held virtually May 13th - 16th, with the theme of:

Redefining Resilience: Advocacy, Values, and Creative Solutions

To support this effort, the NACR is offering scholarships to cover conference registration and NWA membership for anyone who is not a current member as an opportunity for continued professional development of award recipients.

Past scholarship winners are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to new applicants.

Guidelines

Eligible applicants will meet at least one of the following four criteria:

1. Tribal member working with Native American collections;

2. Individual working for tribal information programs;

3. Individual working with Native American collections;

4. Tribal member interested in working with Native American collections.

The scholarship awardees will be notified by April 30. Conference attendance is required.

Following the conference, all awardees are expected to fill out a brief survey, due Monday, June 2, 2025, about their conference experiences, answers to be published on the NWA and NWA-NACR blogs.

Selection

You may apply by filling out the application form by Friday, April 18.

Applicants will be evaluated based on the case made in addressing the required questions in their application. Considerations will also be made to provide geographic representation in the awards.

Please direct any questions about the scholarship and application process to nwanac@gmail.com, include “NACR Scholarship” in the subject line.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon.

Este proyecto ha sido posible en parte por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas a través de la Ley de Servicios de Biblioteca y Tecnológia (LSTA), administrada por la Biblioteca Estado de Oregón.

Call for Proposals: Visual Resources Association's Annual Conference

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:22:32 GMT

The Visual Resources Association’s Annual Conference is in Portland this October, and we’d love to see PNW representation in our program. The submission deadline has been extended to April 7th.

Call for Proposals

NACR Board nominations are open

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:38:46 GMT

Two positions are up for election this year in the Native American Collections Roundtable of Northwest Archivists (NACR): Secretary and Coordinator. These are each two year terms.

The nomination form is here. Please feel free to nominate yourself, or a colleague! Submit as many nominations as you'd like. We need folks with good intentions to step up and fill these roles! Elections will take place around the annual meeting (May 13-16).

If anyone has questions about the roles or about anything else, feel free to reach out to River Freemont rfreemont@nabshc.org!

Call for Proposals: Montana State University's Distinctive Collections Travel and Access Award

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:08:35 GMT

For full details, see https://www.lib.montana.edu/archives/news-and-events/dcta-award.html

Send applications to the Head of Archives and Special Collections, Jodi Allison-Bunnell by April 14, 2025.

Jodi Allison-Bunnell
Head of Archives and Special Collections
Senior Archivist
Assistant Professor
Montana State University Library
jodi.allisonbunnell@montana.edu
406-994-5297

Register for Creating and Conducting Focus Groups for Archivist Researchers Virtual Workshop

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:30:58 GMT

Dear colleagues,

The Society of American Archivists’ Committee on Research, Data, and Assessment (CORDA) will be hosting a virtual workshop on “Creating and Conducting Focus Groups for Archivist Researchers” on March 19, 2025, led by Elliott Kuecker (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Information and Library Science). Please see below for more details.

Title: Creating and Conducting Focus Groups for Archivist Researchers

Start date: March 19^th 1pm Eastern

End date: March 19, 2:30 Eastern

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Workshop description:

This workshop introduces how to design and conduct focus groups on topics relevant to archivists who are interested in conducting research. The workshop helps participants understand qualitative research basics with an emphasis on what kinds of research projects benefit from the focus group method. Participants will learn how to design a focus group, conduct it, and the basics of analyzing the results. There will also be time for participants to brainstorm the kinds of research questions that the focus group method can reasonably help answer, getting them started on their own paths of inquiry.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the purposes of the focus group method as a form of dialogic qualitative research
Understand the process of designing a focus group in an archival or archive-adjacent setting
Review tasks and skills needed to conduct an effective focus group
Compose and brainstorm research questions that could inspire participants' future focus group research

This virtual workshop will be limited to a total of 50 participants. Registration is free and SAA membership is not required. Please note that the lecture portions of this workshop will be recorded and made available for viewing through SAA's Committee on Research, Data, and Assessment's (CORDA) microsite. Auto-generated Zoom captions will be provided.

You can register for CORDA’s Creating and Conducting Focus Groups for Archivist Researchers using this link: https://tulane.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ld9Jny_oRxi0nwSjMGYLxA

Please contact CORDASAA@gmail.com with any questions about the workshop or if you encounter difficulties when registering.

Instructor Bio:

Elliott Kuecker is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he teaches in the Archives and Records Management Track and directs the Masters of Professional Science in Digital Curation and Management. He spent over a decade working in libraries and archives in preservation, digitization, stacks maintenance, instruction, and management. He publishes on topics in archival studies, academic librarianship, childhood studies, and qualitative research methods. He is a member of SAA's Committee on Research, Data, and Assessment (CORDA).

Midwest Archives Conference Award Application Available

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:13:45 GMT

MAC is soliciting applications for the 2025 Mark A. Greene Award for first-time meeting attendees (https://www.midwestarchives.org/mark-a-greene-award). The scholarship provides financial assistance for travel and conference expenses to individuals who have not previously attended a MAC meeting. One $500 scholarship or two $250 scholarships will be awarded. To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must be attending their first MAC meeting. It is not necessary to be a MAC member, or to reside in the thirteen state MAC region.

Information about the 2025 MAC Annual Meeting may be found here. The Schedule-at-a-Glance provides the most current information about the meeting program.

Applications are due by February 28, 2025 (extended from the original deadline of February 14) and must include the following documents:

Completed application form, available at https://www.midwestarchives.org/mark-a-greene-award
Statement of intent, an essay of no more than 500 words briefly describing the importance
of this opportunity for your professional development and summarizing the financial requirements of your attendance
One letter of support

Completed applications should be sent to Colleen McFarland Rademaker, Senior Archivist, Disciples of Christ Historical Society colleen@discipleshistory.org.

Applicants do not have to be MAC members or reside in a MAC state.

Nominate yourself or a colleague for SAA’s Emerging Leader Award!

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:01:35 GMT

Are you in the early stages of an archives career (2-10 years of experience) and do you demonstrate excellence in leadership? Do you have an archives colleague that exhibits great leadership skills? Please consider nominating them or yourself for the Society of American Archivists' Mark A. Greene Emerging Leader Award.

The nomination deadline is February 28, 2025.

Awarded for the first time in 2012 and renamed in 2017, the Mark A. Greene Emerging Leader Award celebrates and encourages early-career archivists who have completed archival work of broad merit, demonstrated significant promise of leadership, performed commendable service to the archives profession, or a combination of the above. Nominees must have more than two years and less than ten years of professional archives experience at the time of nomination. The award is given based on the total experience and contributions of the awardee, including knowledge, leadership, participation, and achievements in the profession.

For more information on award criteria and eligibility, as well as access to the nomination form, follow this link: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45673-Society-Of-American-Archivists

Reminder: Nominate a Colleague (or Yourself!) for SAA’s Preservation Publication Award

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:04:38 GMT

The Preservation Publication Award Committee welcomes nominations of outstanding preservation-related works of relevance to the North American archives community that were published in 2024.

Nominated works may include articles, reports, chapters, or monographs in an audiovisual, digital, or print format. Works may cover topics related to analog or digital preservation, and the award includes a cash prize of $750.

To learn more about this award and to apply, please visithttps://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-preservation.

Browse SAA's many opportunities for professional recognition and financial assistance. Then click on the award's application form for a preview and/or to create a profile, and follow the directions to complete your submission. The deadline is February 28.

2025 Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship Accepting Applications

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:42:07 GMT

MAC is soliciting applications for the 2025 Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Students of Color (http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley). The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students of color pursuing graduate education in archival administration and to encourage ethnic diversification of the MAC membership and of the archival profession. Two $1,500 scholarships, accompanied by one-year memberships to MAC, will be awarded.

Applications are due March 1, 2025 and must include the following documents:

Completed application form, available at http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley
Current resume that includes education, work history, involvement in campus or community organizations, membership in professional organizations, and any honors or awards received
Transcript from the applicant's most recent academic program (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
Essay of not more than 500 words outlining the applicant's interests and future goals in archival administration
One letter of recommendation (may be submitted separately by recommender).

Please send all materials (application form, transcript, and essay) as one single file. Completed applications should be sent to:

Megan Keller Young
Senior Instructor and Special Collections Librarian
University of Illinois Chicago
megank@uic.edu

Applications must be emailed by March 1, 2025.

Awards will be announced no later than June 3, 2025.

Cohort applications now open for Scaling Community Through Archives project

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:39:41 GMT

The Scaling Community Through Archives project team is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the project learning cohort. Eight public library staff will be selected to participate in the cohort which will provide mentoring, resources, and funding for a community archives project in the selected participant’s community.

https://tascha.uw.edu/cohort-applications-now-open-for-scaling-community-archives-project/

Nominations requested for J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:18:26 GMT

The J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award Subcommittee of the Society of American Archivists is asking you to submit a nomination for the J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award!

Established in 1989, this award honors an individual, institution, or organization that promotes greater public awareness, appreciation, or support of archival activities or programs. The individual's or institution's contributions may take the form of advocacy, publicity, legislation, financial support, or a similar action that fosters archival work or raises public consciousness of the importance of archival work. Contributions should have broad, long-term impact at the regional level or beyond.

Eligibility: Nominees must be from outside the archives profession. Individuals directly involved in archival work, either as paid or volunteer staff, or institutions or organizations directly responsible for an archival program are not eligible for this award.

Nominations should be sent through the online submission system by February 28, 2025 at https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45853-Society-Of-American-Archivists

Recent winners include:

· 2024: Dr. Elaine Carey

· 2023: The West Virginia Feminist Activist Collection Advisory Team

· 2020: Brad Pomerance, CJ Eastman AND Council of Independent Colleges' Humanities Research for the Public Good Program

· 2019: Tempestt Hazel AND The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva)

· 2018: Yvonne Lewis Holley AND Brad Meltzer

· 2017: Environmental Data & Governance Initiative (EDGI)

· 2016: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ron Chernow

Nominate a Colleague (or Yourself!) for SAA’s Preservation Publication Award

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:13:19 GMT

The Preservation Publication Award Committee welcomes nominations of outstanding preservation-related works of relevance to the North American archives community that were published in 2024.

To learn more about this award and to apply, please visithttps://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-preservation.

Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship Applications Solicited

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:19:13 GMT

Applications are due March 1, 2025 and must include the following documents:

Completed application form, available at http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley
Current resume that includes education, work history, involvement in campus or community organizations, membership in professional organizations, and any honors or awards received
Transcript from the applicant's most recent academic program (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
Essay of not more than 500 words outlining the applicant's interests and future goals in archival administration
One letter of recommendation (may be submitted separately by recommender).

Please send all materials (application form, transcript, and essay) as one single file. Completed applications should be sent to:

Megan Keller Young

Senior Instructor and Special Collections Librarian

University of Illinois Chicago

megank@uic.edu

Applications must be emailed by March 1, 2025.

Awards will be announced no later than June 3, 2025.

The application period for SAA's 2025 Josephine Forman Scholarship is now open!

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:10:56 GMT

The application period for SAA's 2025 Josephine Forman Scholarship is now open!

The purpose of the Josephine Forman Scholarship is to provide financial support to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival science, to encourage students to pursue a career as an archivist, and to promote the diversification of the American archives profession. The scholarship is given to applicants who demonstrate excellent potential for scholastic and personal achievement and who manifest a commitment both to the archives profession and to advancing diversity concerns within it. The scholarship was established by the General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH) of The United Methodist Church and named for Josephine Forman, archivist for 18 years of the Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.

The recipient of the award will receive a scholarship of $10,000. Awardees also may be invited to attend the annual meeting of the General Commission on Archives and History and/or the Quadrennial Historical Convocation, with funding provided by GCAH. Also included is complimentary registration to the SAA Annual Meeting in the year in which the scholarship is received. All applications must be submitted by February 28th.

Eligibility:

The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
The applicant must be of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern/North African, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander descent.
The applicant must be currently enrolled in a graduate program or a multi-course program in archival administration, or have applied to such a program for the next academic year.*
The applicant shall have completed no more than half of the credit requirements toward her/his graduate degree or multi-course program at the time of the award (i.e., June 1).
The applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program and begin school no later than September 1 or the fall semester/quarter immediately following the award. Otherwise the award will be rescinded.
Applicants may have full-time or part-time status.

*The graduate program or multi-course program must offer at least three courses in archival science or be listed in the current SAA Directory of Archival Education. The applicant must provide proof of the three-course standard by submitting copies of course descriptions from the institution’s current course catalog.

Open Call to Participate: Creating a Research Agenda for the Archival Profession

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:28:52 GMT

The Society of American Archivists has received a $150,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant program to establish a prioritized research agenda for the archives profession that builds upon SAA’s recently adopted Research and Innovation Roadmap. Spearheaded by the Committee on Research, Data, and Assessment (CORDA), SAA is convening 35 archival experts, educators, community leaders, and grantmakers–archivists from across key sectors and professional positionality as well as relevant non-archivist stakeholders–to be part of a professionally facilitated two-day forum to take place in Chicago on May 1–2, 2025. The convened archivists will transform the recently adopted SAA Research and Innovation Roadmap into a research agenda and a framework for wider implementation and adoption.

We hope you will consider applying. Though only 35 attendees can be selected, we have designed a selection process that is open to self nomination and will adhere to the criteria presented below. We seek archival experts, educators, community leaders, and grantmakers from across key sectors and professional positionality, as well as relevant non-archivist stakeholders who can distill from the roadmap a research agenda to shape the forward-looking work of our profession. We are specifically seeking an applicant pool that will allow us to appoint individuals representing the following:

Archivists affiliated with allied professions including the American Library Association (ALA), COSA, Regional Professional Associations, foundations and funders, as well as international organizations including either IFLA or UNESCO, grant makers, and educators.
Participants will primarily represent the United States of America (West, Midwest, Northeast, South, Pacific, Caribbean).
We will allocate space and budgetary funds for one international participant (e.g. IFLA, UNESCO).
The Collective will represent different race/ethnicities and gender, related to individual and community identity, including the attributes mentioned in SAA’s Equal Opportunity/Non-discrimination Policy.
We seek to include archivists that are individual contributors/solo archivists, managers, and senior administrators/executives in the profession.
Archivists that are both contract/limited term vs. permanent. Archivists that are entry level (0-5 years), mid-level (6-14 years), and senior (15+ years) in their respective careers.
Participants representing all sectors of the field including: Academic, Government Agency, Non-profit, For-profit, Self-employed, Community Archives, and Religious Archives.

From the applications received, the CORDA grant project team will make the most strategic selection it can from among the full population of applicants, based upon the publicly available criteria drawn from the SAA Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and utilizing a weighted rubric developed in consultation with the agenda facilitator, RMC Research Corporation (“Research Making Change”).

If interested, please review the grant proposal, and the Research and Innovation Roadmap. Applications are due December 20, 2024. The application itself will take approximately 40 minutes to complete. Applicants selected for the 35-seats will be required to spend two days at an in-person facilitated retreat in Chicago IL on May 1–2, 2025. Travel and lodging expenses are funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

We thank you for considering offering to participate, and we hope that you will submit your application. If you have any questions or feedback about the application process or the project, please contact Chris Marino, Project Director, at cmmarino@stanford.edu.

With kind regards,

Gwen Higgins

Archivist, Archives & Special Collections

UAA/APU Consortium Library

University of Alaska Anchorage

Scholarships available! RBMS Conference

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:05:59 GMT

A Multitude of Stories

RBMS 2025

Tuesday, June 24 – Friday, June 27, 2025

New Haven, Connecticut

The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2025 RBMS Conference, A Multitude of Stories, to be held in New Haven, Connecticut, and online, from June 24-27, 2025. The deadline to apply is December 13, 2024, and applicants will be notified in early March 2025.

RBMS is committed to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in its membership and the special collections and archives professions. Accordingly, preference is given to applicants from underrepresented groups that have been historically marginalized or excluded due to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, economic background, age, and/or ability. For more information about the RBMS commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, please visit the RBMS website. You can also give to the RBMS Scholarship Fund to directly impact these efforts.

Full and partial scholarships to the RBMS conference will be awarded. Full scholarships include a waiver of the conference registration fee (a $195 – $360 value depending on registration type) plus a travel stipend ($750). Partial scholarships provide complimentary registration (a $195 – $360 value depending on registration type) and may or may not include a travel stipend depending on applicant need/location ($400). The majority of scholarships will be awarded to support those who have not previously attended RBMS; a limited number of scholarships are available to individuals who have previously attended RBMS.

Eligibility

All candidates must be currently enrolled in a library, information science, or archival studies program; a graduate of such a program; OR currently employed or volunteering as a professional or paraprofessional in a rare books, special collections, or archives capacity.

Criteria

The Scholarships Committee will take into consideration the following criteria when reviewing applicants:

Evidence of commitment to and interest in the rare books, special collections, and/or archives fields
For first-time conference participants: Interest in contributing to the profession
For returning conference participants: Interest in contributing to the profession through proposed conference participation (speaker/moderator) and/or RBMS committee participation
Potential to benefit professionally from attendance at the conference
Financial need

Incomplete applications without initials on the final question may not be considered.

The application includes education and ALA/ACRL/RBMS Membership information along with the following questions:

What has motivated you to pursue your current career path? (300 words max)
Provide a brief statement about your interest in RBMS and in attending the Section's 2024 Conference. (300 words max)
How do you see increased involvement with RBMS affecting your current career path? (300 words max)
Please supply a brief statement of financial need. For those who are employed, this means describing the conference/travel support provided to you by your institution. All applicants will be considered for both full and partial scholarships. (200 words max)

Consideration

In awarding the scholarships, preference will be given to:

Applicants from underrepresented groups that have been historically marginalized or excluded due to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, economic background, age, and/or ability
Applicants employed or volunteering at an institution (or in a position) that primarily serves one or more underrepresented and/or historically marginalized group(s)
Applicants who are ACRL/RBMS members
Applicants who have not previously received a scholarship from ACRL/RBMS

Requirements

Scholarship recipients are required to attend the RBMS conference and complete the conference evaluation. To help us ensure the ongoing improvement of the scholarship program, all scholarship recipients are also asked to submit a post-conference email with feedback for next year's Scholarship Committee to consider.

The deadline to apply is December 13, 2024. All applicants will be notified in early March 2025. Please see the RBMS Conference Website for more details and to apply: https://web.cvent.com/event/eec2ebfb-c5d9-47b3-8485-6c1def8b7a62/summary.

Please feel free to share this opportunity widely!

Call for Participation - Digital Collection Development Policy Survey

Melissa Pomeroy — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:25:12 GMT

Dear NWA Colleagues,

You are invited to participate in a survey with the goal of gathering information about policies that describe criteria for the selection of Special Collections resources (i.e. rare and unique archival photographs, manuscripts, ephemera, rare books, and donated born-digital items) for digitization and publication in open access digital libraries. These policies are often known as "digital collection development policies.” This study is being conducted by two librarians at the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library, representing a cross-departmental collaboration between Digital Library Services and Special Collections.

Please click on https://bit.ly/digcolldevp to take the survey.

This survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, November 25th. If you would like additional information about the study, please contact any of the people listed below.

We appreciate your time and participation.

Thanks,

Jessica Breiman, Digital Archives Librarian, University of Utah (jessica.breiman@utah.edu)

Rachel Wittmann, Metadata Strategies Librarian, University of Utah (rachel.wittmann@utah.edu)

Call for Proposals for the 2025 Annual Society of Southwest Archivists Meeting

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:58:47 GMT

The Society of Southwest Archivists is excited to announce our Call for Proposals for the 2025 Annual Meeting, themed "Liberté. Egalité. Fraternité: GLAM Revolution in a Changing Climate." Our 2025 annual meeting will be hybrid, in Lafayette, Louisiana and virtual via Zoom Events from May 6-10, 2025.

In a decade marked by profound shifts in politics, technology, and the environment, archivists play a pivotal role in upholding liberty and equality within our institutions. We invite proposals that delve into innovative approaches, adaptation strategies, and resilience in the face of challenges affecting Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAMs). Whether you join us in Lafayette, Louisiana, or participate virtually, we encourage you to contribute to the dialogue shaping our profession's future.

Submit your proposal today!

We hope that our hybrid format for 2025 will make our conference more accessible for various groups. We encourage proposal submissions from non-SSA members. Join us as we explore how archivists can lead the charge in reshaping GLAMs amidst these transformative times.

Find guidelines, a spreadsheet to facilitate collaborations, and the submission form on the SSA Call For Proposals page.

The submission deadline is November 15, 2024.

Nominate yourself or a colleague for SAA’s Emerging Leader Award!

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:45:54 GMT

Are you in the early stages of an archives career (2-10 years of experience) and demonstrate excellence in leadership? Do you have an archives colleague that exhibits great leadership skills? Please consider nominating them or yourself for the Society of American Archivists' Mark A. Greene Emerging Leader Award.

The nomination deadline is February 28, 2025.

For more information on award criteria and eligibility, as well as access to the nomination form, follow this link: app.smarterselect.com/programs/...

On behalf of the Mark A. Greene Emerging Leader Award Subcommittee, thank you!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 JAMES W. SCOTT FELLOWSHI

Melissa Pomeroy — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:30:43 GMT

Up to $1000 funding is offered in 2025 to support significant research using archival resources at Western. Successful applicants will be expected to:

· Spend approximately one week examining CPNWS holdings in support of their research.

· Share a presentation about some aspect of their research during the same calendar year in which the award is offered and accepted. Presentations will be recorded and made available to the public via WWU’s institutional repository, Western CEDAR (format of delivery may vary depending on topic or time of year).

Applications are due by January 31, 2025, with award announcements expected by the end of February, 2025. Applications must be submitted by email to Ruth.Steele@wwu.edu (please include “Scott Fellowship Application” in the subject line), and contain:

· Cover letter

· Curriculum Vitae

· Research plan outlining on-site use of CPNWS holdings and proposed presentation topic

· Two letters of recommendation

Detailed guides to archival collections at CPNWS can be accessed and searched at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies.

“ Panel chat on Providing Equitable and Ethical access to Restricted Records

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:07:54 GMT

SAA Privacy & Confidentiality section is hosting a panel Q&A exploring managing access restrictions in archives. Open to anyone, even non-SAA members, this panel is adapted from a session at Archives*Records 2024 for those who couldn’t join.

A key tenet of archival work is providing access to the records we manage. Yet this is not always a straightforward process. This panel will ask archivists at York University, University of Colorado Boulder, and Minnesota Historical Society to discuss navigating legacy access restrictions, including the process of undertaking an institutional review of access restrictions and lessons learned, the digital repatriation of records, reimagining the role of record subjects in determining access to culturally sensitive records, and how to enact best practices for future acquisitions. There will be planned questions from a panel moderator followed by an opportunity with Q&A on the topic of managing access and access restrictions from the panelists.

Event will be on November 20th at 12:30pm Eastern time. Please register in advance to receive the zoom information.

Panelists:

Jennifer Grant is an archivist at the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections, part of York University Libraries. In this role, she works collaboratively in a small team to manage the university's private and institutional archival records, both digital and analog. She previously worked as an assistant archivist in the Corporate Records and Archives department of the Law Society of Ontario. Jennifer's current research is focused on labour issues in academic archives.

Her case study uses three examples that illustrate problematic legacy decision-making about access restrictions on private records in a university archives, this talk will examine strategies for mitigating negative impacts, including workarounds and other solutions, and discuss new and better ways forward to manage access restrictions.

Kate Hujda is the Curator of Manuscripts at the Minnesota Historical Society, one of the largest regional historical societies in the United States. As Curator, Hujda acquires collections and works collaboratively across the institution and within communities to ensure public access and use. Her graduate degree is in music history, and she has worked with a number of artists and arts organizations as an archivist, historian, and curator.

Her case study will reflect on an ethnography collection with a problematic use restriction and efforts to remove barriers to access and use for the native communities documented in the collection.

Ashlyn Velte is the Senior Processing Archivist at University of Colorado Boulder Libraries. She is responsible for project and collection management, processing, and student supervision. Her research has focused on digital preservation and ethical access to archival collections.

Her case study will focus on a practical model for tracking collections for access restrictions review for collections with PPII, cultural sensitivity, health data, and classified information.

Please share widely with your contacts! If you would like an anonymous question of the panelists in advance pleaseuse this form. “

Survey [Not Region Specific] – The Missing Link: Where Are You With Linked Data?

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:25:04 GMT

Please share with anyone you think might be willing to participate

Dear colleagues,

We are seeking participants for a research survey to assess the uptake of Linked Data technologies for cultural heritage description in the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) community. The results from this survey are intended to capture the degree to which Linked Data is being implemented or used by different constituencies, to identify perceptions on added value or pain points of LD, and to infer risks and opportunities for further development in the areas of domain modeling and software development.

This survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete depending on the specific responses. It can be paused at any time and completed at a later point.

Your responses are collected anonymously and cannot be tied to your name or email address. No demographic information relating to your person other than your occupational role will be collected. The data collected in this survey will only be shared in aggregate for research purposes.

10 respondents to this survey will be drawn at random to receive a $30 Amazon gift card.

The survey can be completed here.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the study’s investigators listed below.

Thank you,

Kate A. Bowers (Harvard University, kate_bowers@harvard.edu)
Regine I. Heberlein (Princeton University, heberlei@princeton.edu)
Stephanie M. Luke (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, smluke2@illinois.edu)

Portland City Archives - Archives Moth event October 12th

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:29:42 GMT

Portland City Archives & Records Management invites you to join our celebration of American Archives Month, Building Bridges: A City Archives Open House, on October 12th, 2024, from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Enjoy activities such as trivia games and demonstrations of our online archives database, Efiles. Step into our oral history booth to record your story of life in Portland – like a StoryCorps for our city! Bring a photograph or document to digitize at a family archive scanning station.

Featured speakers from the Albina Music Trust will discuss their community archives dedicated to the restoration of a Black community’s historic musical culture that amplifies the legacy of Albina’s musician community. Catch Albina Music Trust at 3:30 pm and join a behind-the-scenes tour of the City Archives at either 3:00 pm or 4:15 pm. We are also excited to welcome Vanport Mosaic, Oregon Queer History Collective, and Don’t Shoot PDX as community partners!

CALL FOR PAPERS, Alaska Historical Society Annual Conference

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:47:54 GMT

CALL FOR PAPERS

ALASKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL CONFERENCE

CORDOVA, ALASKA • OCTOBER 9-12, 2024

JOIN US IN CORDOVA, ALASKA

Located near the mouth of the Copper River, the site was a crossroads of trade and interaction among Eyak, Tlingit, Ahtna and Chugach peoples when Europeans sailed into Prince William Sound in the 1700s. Founded in 1909 as a railway terminus to deliver copper from the Kennecott Mines, Cordova also was near Katalla, Alaska’s earliest oil field. Fishing is the town’s major industry today.

OUR THEME

This year’s theme, “Rights and Responsibilities,” speaks broadly to Alaska’s history of determining which people and groups should have rights, and what responsibilities are attached to those rights. Disputes over rights and responsibilities have spanned Alaska history, including voting rights for women and Alaska’s Native people, fish traps and limited entry fisheries, subsistence rights, taxation, the Alaska Permanent Fund and responding to the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

OUR PROGRAM

The conference will open with a Wednesday reception, with papers presented the following three days. Friday’s focus is on Prince William Sound topics and speakers. While presentations that address the conference theme are encouraged, the society welcomes proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, films or workshops on any aspect of Alaska history. The theme echoes the upcoming year’s National History Day theme, and students and teachers are especially encouraged to participate.

OUR KEYNOTE

This year’s keynote presenter is former Alaska Lt. Gov. Fran Ulmer, an international climate change expert. She brings a broad perspective on Alaska’s history by virtue of her extensive public service as a policy analyst for Gov. Jay Hammond, Juneau mayor and state legislator.

SHARE YOUR RESEARCH

To propose a presentation, please email a title, proposal of 100 words and two-sentence biography to members@alaskahistoricalsociety.org. Typically, presentations are 20 minutes in length. Abstract submission deadline: May 31, 2024.

Free webinar from the Opioid Industry Documents Archive

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:37:15 GMT

Free webinar from the Opioid Industry Documents Archive! See especially Day 2 on the challenges and opportunities of managing and providing access to massive digital collections, with speakers Laurie Allen (Library Congress), Rob Sanderson (Yale) and Ben Lee (UW). But other days will show archives in action to understand history and affect policy.

Registration is required—see event page: https://oida-resources.jhu.edu/oida-national-symposium-2024/.

Nominations open for NACR board positions!

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:07:19 GMT

The Native American Collections Roundtable is accepting nominations for three open board positions: Fundraising Coordinator, Scholarship Coordinator, and Outreach and Media Coordinator. The NACR has been active since the 2012 NWA conference. Their mission is to provide a local forum in which archivists and cultural heritage bearers can collaborate, discuss, and disseminate information related to the support of Indigenous histories through care of, and access to, Indigenous Native American archival collections in the Northwest.

For more information, or to nominate yourself or others to the open positions, check out the NACR Blog Post.

A part of the Roundtable activities is funding and providing scholarships to individuals working with, or aspiring to work with Native American Collections for attending the NWA conference. This year they will be funding 4 full scholarships. Here are some reflections from last year’s scholarship recipients: Tracy Nishimoto, Amy Valentine

Not ready to dive into a board position yet? You can still help the NACR with their fundraising efforts at two upcoming events during the NWA Annual Conference

Trivia Night: NACR will host a trivia night on Thursday, May 9th (during the NWA conference) at Post Street Ale House. There will be a requested donation for participation.
Silent Auction: NACR is still accepting items for their 6th Annual Silent Auction. If you have items you would like to donate (preferably ones that support tribal and indigenous entrepreneurs), email nwanac@gmail.com with a picture and description by April 12th. Otherwise, be sure to participate in person or online during the NWA conference in May.

2024 Cook Inlet Historical Society Internship Opportunity, Anchorage

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:13:28 GMT

The Anchorage Museum is a museum for people, place, planet, and potential, in service of a sustainable and equitable North, with creativity and imagination for what is possible. Exploring the intersection of art, history and science, the Anchorage Museum shares multiple perspectives and experiences that tell a greater story. We welcome diverse perspectives, recognize all are enriched when a diversity of voices, viewpoints, and skills are included and engaged in the work we do, and are committed to creating an anti-racist, fully inclusive organization.

WHEN: Approximately 8-10 weeks, Summer 2024. The work schedule will be approximately 25-30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, during regular business hours.

WHERE: Atwood Resource Center (Archives & Library) at the Anchorage Museum in beautiful downtown Anchorage, Alaska. This is a hands-on internship working within the archives.

WHAT: The Museum is seeking enthusiastic applicants for this year's Cook Inlet Historical Society Internship. This position is funded by the Cook Inlet Historical Society and the Anchorage Museum. Opportunities and training may include assisting with library and archival processing, researching and reference, developing a resource guide, and processing and describing photograph and archive collections.

The incumbent will receive a stipend of $3,000 for the term of the internship. Housing, benefits and transportation are not provided.

WHO: The successful applicant will be enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Master’s of Library and Information Science, Museum Studies, History, or an allied field. Previous experience with archival collections, historical photographs, Alaskan history and/or special collections research preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter describing your background and interest in the position to resourcecenter@anchoragemuseum.org. In the subject heading please include “CIHS Intern”.

Please note background checks will be required for the successful applicant. All resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter.

DEADLINE: March 22, 2024

Meet the Board, March 12, 2024

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:58:02 GMT

Ever wonder what do NWA Board Members do?

Or, thought that reading the bylaws that define the responsibilities of being a board member is boring. What is it REALLY like being a board member?

Or, Wow! Those Board Members look like they’re having fun! I wonder if I should run?

Well, Northwest Archivists is going to get you some answers. We’re holding a virtual event to Meet the Board on March 12^th, 2024. Please join us as we meet current and past NWA Board members and learn about what they did as a board member and their experiences taking on the role. There will be trivia! To Meet the Board, sign-up here: http://bit.ly/NWAMeetTheBoard2024

P.S. It will be election time soon! This year, the roles up for election are Vice-president/President-Elect, Secretary, Idaho Representative, Montana Representative, and Oregon Representative. You can read about the various roles in the By-Laws of Northwest Archivists. If you are considering running, please feel free to contact the Head of the Nominating Committee, Robert Perrett at rperret@uidaho.edu,with any questions you may have. More information on how to sign up to run for a board member position will be out soon.

Application Deadline Extended for NACR Scholarship

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:38:02 GMT

The NACR Scholarship Committee is extending the application deadline for the NACR Scholarship to Monday, February 19.

For more information on the scholarship guidelines, please visit the scholarship website at: https://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/nacr-scholarship

Any questions about the scholarship may be directed to nwanac@gmail.com.

Archivist in Residence is now a permanent offering!

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:20:47 GMT

The NWA Archivist-in-Residence (AiR) committee is pleased to report that, based on the success of our pilot years, NWA officially adopted AiR as a permanent offering! The 2024 AiR application is now open and the application deadline is April 1, 2024. We are also very pleased to report that we have the capacity to raise the award ceiling to $7,000. This increase was necessary in order to keep pace with the rising cost-of-living and maintain a robust residency experience. I hope you'll all join us for a little celebratory dance at our desks for achieving this milestone, especially in the times we're in. Thank you so much to NWA membership for helping us reach our fundraising goal! And thank you especially to our sponsors who have contributed to this residency program from the beginning! This residency would not be possible without you!

Archivist-in-Residence Applications are OPEN

Northwest Archivists, Inc. is offering a $7,000 stipend for one graduate student (or recent graduate) to receive an Archivist-in-Residence opportunity. The purpose of this residency is three-fold:

To offer upcoming and new professionals with paid career development opportunities to apply knowledge in archives, libraries, museums, or a related field
To teach new archivists how to accurately calculate the value of their education, experience, and overall value as an archivist
To provide an opportunity for archival organizations to work toward the long term goal of eliminating unpaid work within the field.

The residency may last up to 12 weeks to be completed by the end of the current calendar year. The resident will receive a one-year complimentary membership to Northwest Archivists.

For more information and to apply: http://northwestarchivists.org/archivistinresidence/

The NWA AiR Committee would like to thank NWA membership and our Platinum-level sponsor: Relicura; and our Gold-level sponsor: Permanent.org! We would also like to thank our Bronze-level sponsor:.The Winthrop Group

Thank you,

The NWA Archivist-in-Residence Committee
Alex Bisio, City of Portland Archives (Chair, Oregon)
Dulce Kersting-Lark, University of Idaho (Idaho)
Chloe Nielsen (Oregon)

Feedback Requested for 2024 Guidelines for Accessible Archives for People with Disabilities

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:32:08 GMT

We are very excited to share the 2024 draft Guidelines for Accessible Archives for People with Disabilities with you and welcome your feedback! Please submit your suggestions and comments primarily within the comment-enabled Google Doc. Optionally, if you would like to fill out a Google form to share your feedback, we welcome that as well.

The Guidelines for Accessible Archives for People with Disabilities is a standard of the Society of American Archivists, last approved by Council in February 2019. A Word doc and PDF showing the tracked changes between the two versions is in this Google drive.

Gathering community input on this draft is the final step before submitting the revised version to the SAA Standards Committee for review and, subsequently, SAA Council for final approval.

The deadline for feedback is March 1, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact us at robert.dirig@artcenter.edu.

Distinctive Collections Travel and Access Award, Montana State University, CFP

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:40:10 GMT

The award is intended to defray the costs of either travel to Bozeman to conduct research; to facilitate digitization of portions of a collection to allow a researcher to work remotely; or a mix of the two. Recipients may be academics (including graduate students) or independent scholars. We are unable to pay for any costs above the award amount.

Applications are due April 1, 2024. For full details, see https://www.lib.montana.edu/archives/news-and-events/dcta-award.html.

2024 Archivist-in-Residence Application is Live!

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:24:39 GMT

The NWA Archivist-in-Residence Committee is now accepting applications for the 2024 Archivist-in-Residence is a $7,000 stipend for one graduate student (or recent graduate within two years of Mach 13, 2024). The purpose of this residency is three-fold: 1. To offer upcoming and new professionals with paid career development opportunities to apply knowledge in archives, libraries, museums, or a related field; 2. To teach new archivists how to accurately calculate the value of their education, experience, and overall value as an archivist; and 3. To provide an opportunity for archival organizations to work toward the long term goal of eliminating unpaid work within the field. The residency may last up to 12 weeks to be completed by the end of the current calendar year. The resident will receive a one-year complimentary membership to Northwest Archivists.

For more information and to apply, visit the Archivist-in-Residence page.

Call for Poster Proposals - NWA Annual Meeting

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:31:17 GMT

The Northwest Archivists 2024 Program Committee welcomes poster proposals in broad support of the Annual Meeting theme Seeking Balance: Sustainability and Adaptation. The conference will be held in Spokane, Washington, May 8-10, 2024. The theme recognizes the 50th anniversary of Expo ‘74, Spokane’s World’s Fair, the first such exposition to focus on the environment. This theme invites consideration of how issues related to the environment, sustainability and adaptation intersect with archives and allied professions. Students, new professionals, first time presenters, and those in allied professions are encouraged to submit proposals.

Posters can be used to convey a variety of outcomes and ideas related to practice, theory, or research. Examples include - but are not limited to - summarizing an internship project, highlighting a workflow, demonstrating the use of a tool or technology, conveying an outreach or advocacy strategy, getting feedback about projects in progress, or sharing research findings.

Submit your proposal using the 2024 Poster Proposal Form.

Proposals will be evaluated on clarity, originality, relevance to the field, and relation to the annual meeting theme.

Deadline for proposals is March 1, 2024. Notification will be made the week of March 11.

Questions? Email Program Committee chair Ben Murphy: murphybp@uoregon.edu

Best,

Members of the Program Committee

Terry Badger

Becky Butler

River Freemont (Native American Collections Roundtable)

Alisha Graefe

Anna Harbine (local arrangements)

Libby Hopfauf

Heather Mulliner

Ben Murphy (chair)

Sara Szobody

Jennifer Vanoni

Call for Proposals for AkLA + PNLA Joint Conference

Melissa Pomeroy — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:08:49 GMT

In 2024, AkLA and PNLA will hold a joint conference in Juneau, AK from August 1-4. The conference committee is putting out the call for proposals early so that presenters and attendees can make travel arrangements and reserve hotel rooms before everything gets filled up for the very busy summer tourist season. The conference theme is “Stronger Together: Amplifying Voices, Strengthening Communities”. Please consider submitting a proposal.

Proposals are due by January 15, 2024, and the program committee plans to notify proposers by mid-February. Please contact program committee co-chairs Sara Saxton (ssaxton@cityofwasilla.gov) and Claire Imamura (claire.imamura@sos.wa.gov) with questions. We look forward to seeing your proposals!

Here’s the link to the proposal form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtZ7cQhvZesUwS9eZiGmeezHWolvrezs92Uf7HmnANF_5dJA/viewform?usp=sharing

Application period for SAA's 2024 Josephine Forman Scholarship is now open!

Melissa Pomeroy — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:18:13 GMT

Eligibility:

The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
The applicant must be of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern/North African, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander descent.
The applicant must be currently enrolled in a graduate program or a multi-course program in archival administration, or have applied to such a program for the next academic year.*
The applicant shall have completed no more than half of the credit requirements toward her/his graduate degree or multi-course program at the time of the award (i.e., June 1).
The applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program and begin school no later than September 1 or the fall semester/quarter immediately following the award. Otherwise the award will be rescinded.
Applicants may have full-time or part-time status.

For further details and application information please visit: http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-forman

The deadline to apply is February 28, 2024.

Sincerely,

The Josephine Forman Scholarship Subcommittee

Elizabeth Wilkinson (Chair), Southern Connecticut State University

Dr. Ashley Boggan Dreff, United Methodist Church Archives

Carrie Schwier, Indiana University Bloomington

Lara Taylor, Mississippi State University

NWA Session and Workshop Proposal Deadline EXTENDED

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:55:56 GMT

The NWA Program Committee has decided to extend the deadline for session proposals to Friday, December 15 at 11:59pm. If you have been on the fence about submitting a proposal, we encourage you to do so! You can read the full call for proposals on the Annual Meeting website. As a reminder, this year we are accepting panel proposals, submitted as a group, and case study proposals, which are submitted individually. If you would like to find collaborators to form a panel, you can use our panel collaboration spreadsheet. If you have an idea to present on your own, you can submit a case study proposal and we will pair you with other presenters.

Do you have questions? Do you have an idea but aren't sure how it fits? If so, email program committee chair Ben Murphy: murphybp@uoregon.edu.

Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship Applications Solicited

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:22:40 GMT

MAC is soliciting applications for the 2024 Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Students of Color (http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley). The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students of color pursuing graduate education in archival administration and to encourage ethnic diversification of the MAC membership and of the archival profession. Two $1,500 scholarships, accompanied by one-year memberships to MAC, will be awarded.

To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must be of African/African American, American Indian/Indigenous, Arab/Middle Eastern, Asian/Asian American, Latinx, or Pacific Islander descent; must be a student currently enrolled in or accepted in a graduate, multicourse program in archival administration; and must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in their academic program. If the program is not listed in the SAA Directory of Archival Education, http://www2.archivists.org/dae, the applicant must provide proof of the multicourse standard by submitting copies of course descriptions from the institution’s current departmental catalog.

Applications are due March 1, 2024 and must include the following documents:

Completed application form, available at http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley
Current resume that includes education, work history, involvement in campus or community organizations, membership in professional organizations, and any honors or awards received
Transcript from the applicant’s most recent academic program (unofficial transcript will be accepted)
Essay of not more than 500 words outlining the applicant’s interests and future goals in archival administration
One letter of recommendation (may be submitted separately by recommender).

Completed applications should be sent to:

Jolie Braun

Curator of Modern Literature & Manuscripts

The Ohio State University

braun.338@osu.edu

Applications must be received by March 1, 2024.

Awards will be announced no later than June 3, 2024.

2024 SSA CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:12:05 GMT

The Society of Southwest Archivists will host its virtual annual meeting from May 1st through May 3rd, 2024. Although we have no physical, in-person space in which to meet, we still have the opportunity to share our work virtually from our own communities, workplaces, and homes. The theme this year is “DO NOT DEPLETE: Creating Sustainable Solutions in LAMs”. This theme emphasizes sustainability in all its many forms. There are four main areas of sustainability - Human, Social, Economic, and Environmental - all of which are reflected in the archival and archives-adjacent professions.

All sessions will be held virtually, and will be recorded.

Session proposals are welcome on any subject, training, or topic relevant to the archives and records management professions. Proposals will be evaluated on the completeness of the description, the originality of the topic, and the diversity of speakers. In addition, the Program Committee will prioritize submissions not only focusing on sustainability, but also those with a strong equity, diversity, and inclusion components.

We also encourage proposal submissions from non-SSA members and those located outside of the Southwest. However, please note that conference registration is required for those whose proposals are accepted.

The deadline for submission is December 1st, 2023.

Specific areas of member interest include:

Community-based archives and post-custodial collections
Indigenous archives
Integrating archives
Collaboration and breaking the silos
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Accessibility
Hybridity
Ethics and social responsibility
Reparative archival work
Technology in the archives

The Program Committee invites submissions in the following formats:

Panel Discussion

A traditional session with three to five speakers, each giving 15-20 minute presentations on a single theory or perspective on a given topic, followed by time for questions. Prepared papers are not required. The Moderator/Chair is usually one of the speakers.

Roundtable Discussion
Less formal than a Panel Discussion, a Roundtable session consists of one to three presentations of 10 minutes each that describe a theory, issue, or initiative followed by small group discussions where participants and speakers share ideas. A session Chair is not required.

Lightning Talks
A large panel of eight to ten speakers that deliver 5 minute talks on a common theme or issue, keeping a lively pace and sharing relevant take-away ideas. A session Chair is required to compile presentation materials and maintain the time schedule.

Skills Training
Are you a whiz at making phase boxes? Do you have advanced Excel skills or other technical expertise? Share your skills with other members in a mini-workshop setting. Focus on one or two skills that can be shared in a 60 or 90-minute session. Skills Training sessions can have one or two speakers, and a moderator to assist with materials. Proposals should include details of the speaker’s relevant experience or training.

Lunch Meeting/Discussion
Are you part of a state or local archival organization that would like to meet up at SSA? Use this form to let us know! Want to start a book club or a study group? Get your special interest in the program to reach more potential members.

Please click here to submit your proposal.

Have a session idea and are looking for other like-minded souls? The Program Committee has created a 2024 Proposal Connector spreadsheet to facilitate collaboration and the creation of joint proposals among old and new colleagues across the region.

Thank you,

Perla Camacho-Cedillo

Reference Librarian | Angleton Branch

Brazoria County Library System

401 E Cedar Angleton, TX 77515

979-864-1520

PerlaC@bcls.lib.tx.us

Ask ACA Anything! Virtual Archives Salon November 13 at 5pm (ET)

Melissa Pomeroy — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:28:05 GMT

Are you a Certified Archivist or interested in becoming one? Join ACA Board members and ask anything about the certification and recertification processes, the organization, or other archives-related questions. This is an informal event open to members and non-members for you to ask questions and learn more about ACA. The Zoom meeting link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88372620012?pwd=WW9UTDJUVTJKYlBSMXp5WHB6QTNPdz09,

Meeting ID: 883 7262 0012, Passcode: 557770.

Please share this event with other archivists! It is open to non-members.

Questions? Contact Julia Stringfellow, Regent for Member Services, memberservices@certifiedarchivists.org.

We hope to see you there!

Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA)
230 Washington Avenue Extension, Suite 101
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 694-8471
office@certifiedarchivists.org

Seeking Applicants for the 2024 James W. Scott Research Fellowship

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:02:00 GMT

Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections (A&SC) and the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies (CPNWS) at Western Washington University are now accepting applications for the 2024 James W. Scott Research Fellowships, established to promote awareness and use of archival collections at Western and to forward scholarly understandings of the Pacific Northwest. Up to $1000 in funding is available to scholars who propose to undertake significant research using archival holdings at CPNWS on Western’s campus. Applications are accepted from individuals currently engaged in doctoral programs as well as individuals who have finished the Ph.D.

Scott Fellowships have supported a wide range of research topics including: settler violence and colonialism, and past, present, and future approaches to teaching local and regional history; sense of place as it relates to communities, policy, and planning; the development of state and national political party platforms from 1960 to the present; environmental history and cleanliness in 20^th century America; the 1930s “Red Scare” and local/national anti-Communist, “super-patriot” trends; the role of media culture in creating a “local” identity during the 1930s-1960s; women’s roles in anti-nuclear protest; and the history of audio-visual media production in the region. More information about candidate qualifications and application requirements is available on the A&SC website.

Applications are due by January 31, 2024 with award announcement expected by the end of February 2024. We are hoping to spread the word about the availability of this year’s funding and draw as many qualified applicants as possible.

Call for Proposals for NWA 2024

Melissa Pomeroy — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:59:44 GMT

See the full details, and the Submission Form, on the Annual Meeting Page

Conference Overview

Northwest Archivists’ 2024 Annual Meeting will be held in Spokane, Washington, from May 8-10. In 2024, the Spokane community will observe and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Expo ‘74, Spokane’s World’s Fair, the first such exposition to focus on the environment. Taking inspiration from the Fair, our theme is Seeking Balance: Sustainability and Adaptation. This theme invites consideration of how issues related to the environment, sustainability and adaptation intersect with archives and allied professions. While we seek balance, we are frequently required to adapt and react to changing circumstances. We must also be responsive to the changing climate, to different resource allocations, to new staffing models, and much, much more.

Session Proposals

The Program Committee is seeking Session Proposals related to all aspects of archival practice, theory or research that is broadly related to the theme. Any and all ideas are welcome! We especially invite those in allied professions as well as graduate and undergraduate students to participate.

Session Formats:

In your proposal you will be asked to indicate the format of your session. With the exception of workshops, all sessions will be 60 minutes.

Panel Session: Two to four speakers present together in a 60 minute session on a common theme. This may include a moderator to steer discussion and/or introduce the speakers and topic. Panelists may choose to engage in questions or dialogue with attendees. Panel Sessions must be submitted as a group. You may use the Panel Collaboration Spreadsheet to find interested folks to partner with on a panel.
Case Studies: three to five speakers present individually in a 60 minute session on topics focused on recent projects, workflows, ideas, problems, or other topics related to their work. Case Study presentations are shorter than the standard presentation (around 10 minutes for each speaker) and designed to serve as examples of archival theory in practice. Case Studies must be submitted individually and will be combined by the Program Committee.
Poster Session: One or two presenters design and present a poster based on research related to archives or allied fields. Note: poster submissions will have a later deadline in Spring 2024, with the deadline and submission form to-be-announced.
Workshop: Consists of a full-day (8 hours), half-day (4 hours), 60 minute or 120 minute session. Two to four workshop leaders will design a lesson plan to teach about an archival topic, practice, program, technology, technique, lesson plan, or software. The lesson plan may be followed by smaller breakout or hands-on sessions to try things out. Note: full or half-day workshops must be pre-conference workshops held on Wednesday, May 8, and there will be a limited number of pre-conference workshop proposals accepted. 120 minute sessions will be held in two consecutive 60 minute slots during the conference.
Alternative Format. Propose a format that best fits your topic! In your proposal, provide enough information for the evaluators to understand both the format and how the format will support the topic or presentation of the material. Additionally, include how much time the format requires.

Deadlines

Session proposals for the NWA 2024 Annual Meeting are due on Friday, December 8 by 11:59pm Pacific Time. Acceptances will be communicated to presenters in January 2024. Submission Form.

Poster proposals will be due at a to-be-announced date in Spring 2024.

If you have any questions, email Program Committee chair Ben Murphy: murphybp@uoregon.edu

Program Committee Members

Terry Badger
Becky Butler
River Freemont
Alisha Graefe
Anna Harbine (local arrangements)
Libby Hopfauf
Heather Mulliner
Ben Murphy (chair)
Stephanie Plowman (local arrangements)
Sara Szobdy
Jennifer Vanoni

SAA Workshops at the University of Washington Libraries

Melissa Pomeroy — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:54:54 GMT

This November, Join Us in Seattle for Three Inspiring Workshops

The Labor Archives of Washington, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections, in partnership with the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is thrilled to announce a series of SAA workshops taking place this fall in Seattle, Washington.

Workshop Details

Arrangement and Description Fundamentals | November 13–14

Instructors: Pam Hackbart-Dean and Anne Ostendarp

Dive into the core principles, concepts, and tools archivists use to establish control over archival records. This workshop counts towards the A&D certification program.

Learn More & Register: https://mysaa.archivists.org/nc__event?id=a0l5a00000GKGARAA5

Implementing "More Product, Less Process" | November 15

Instructor: Dennis Meissner

Learn practical strategies to increase processing rates and reduce backlogs. This workshop counts towards the A&D certification program.

Learn More & Register: https://mysaa.archivists.org/nc__event?id=a0l5a00000GKGAbAAP

Managing Digital Records in Archives and Special Collections | November 16

Instructor: Seth Shaw

Gain essential skills to manage digital records in archives and special collections. This workshop counts towards the DAS certificate program.

Learn More & Register: https://mysaa.archivists.org/nc__event?id=a0l5a00000GKGAWAA5

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Funding Opportunities

Calling All Archivists and Students! If you are a member of Northwest Archivists, consider applying for a scholarship to support your attendance at these workshops:

Professional Development Scholarship

If you're a practicing professional, seize the chance to boost your skills.

Apply Here: https://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/profdevsch...

Student Scholarship

For students eager to delve into the world of archiving, there's a scholarship tailored just for you.

Apply Here: https://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/studentsch...

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your archival knowledge and skills. Join us this November in Seattle for these enriching SAA workshops. Reserve your spot today!

https://mysaa.archivists.org/nc__event?id=a0l5a00000GKGARAA5

ANCSA Research Resource Guide Now Available Online

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 01:47:56 GMT

The Alaska Historical Society has launched its new online publication, Guide to the Sources for the Study of the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The three-part guide includes an extensive survey of archival resources, a bibliography of popular and scholarly print materials as well as films, oral histories, webinars, and radio programs (many of which are available online), and a guide designed for social studies teachers and instructors who teach the history of ANCSA.

William Schneider directed the two-year project to mark the 50th anniversary of the passage of ANCSA. The guide, edited by Karen Brewster, was a collaborative effort funded by Doyon, Sealaska, Calista, Bering Straits, and Koniag Regional Corporations as well as the Rasmuson Foundation and the Atwood Foundation.

It is available online for researchers, students, or the general public on the Alaska Historical Society website at www.tinyurl.com/ANCSAguide or via ScholarWorks@UA at www.tinyurl.com/ANCSAguideUA.

The attached announcement provides more information about this unique work. Please spread the word!

AHS ANCSA guide flyer.pdf

MAC 2023: Call for Proposals

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:17:28 GMT

MAC 2023: Call for Proposals

The Midwest Archives Conference will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting April 13-15 at the Hyatt Centric on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. A city long-associated with MAC, Chicago is known for its diverse culture, arts, museums, architecture, business and educational institutions, and….cuisine!

The Program Committee invites session proposals touching on the theme “Dig Deep.” Chicago is known as the birthplace of deep dish pizza, an apt framework to consider the many layers of archival meaning and how we understand our profession. Are there times you’ve had to dig deep to slice up new approaches, deliver creative solutions, or toss around new ideas? What are some of the professional, environmental, social, and cultural ingredients that we’ve baked into our profession, our collections, our patrons, and ourselves?

The Program Committee encourages submissions from newer professionals and members of underrepresented groups. Membership is not required. Presenters may submit more than one proposal, but may present only one session OR poster.

Do you have an idea for a proposal but no one to present with? Connect with colleagues on the MAC 2023 Brainstorming form!

The deadline for submitting proposals is Monday, September 5 at 5pm CST. For a list of possible topics and full details about the proposal process, visit the MAC 2023 Call for Session Proposals website.

The Archival Workers Collective Survey Now Open!

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:40:45 GMT

The Archival Workers Collective (formerly the Archival Workers Emergency Fund Organizing Committee) invites U.S.-based archival workers to participate in an anonymous survey investigating employment and worker experiences since January 2021, as we enter a third year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is the third installment in a series; see reports from the July 2020 and December 2020 surveys on our website.

Responses will be used for research purposes. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. U.S.-based archival workers who have been employed in the archives field at any time between January 2021 and present are eligible to participate.

The survey will close on July 27.

To learn more and participate: https://forms.gle/yT2Wk4v8eJxkYYty7

Please contact the PI with any questions or concerns:

Amy Wickner

University of Maryland, College Park

2216 Hornbake Library

4130 Campus Drive

College Park, MD 20740

adw3@umd.edu

301-314-1456

Upcoming Event: Community Archives: Expanding our Circles of Care in Academia,

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:40:10 GMT

The Society of Rocky Mountain Archivists would like to share an announcement about our upcoming virtual Continuing Education event Community Archives: Expanding our Circles of Care in Academia, Tuesday June 27, 11AM – 2:30 PM (MST).

This continuing education session on community archives brings together archival practitioners from UC Santa Cruz, UC Irvine, and the Association of Moving Image Archivists’ Community Archiving Workshop, to share lessons from their experiences in establishing, growing, and maintaining community archiving projects and programs. Their presentations and discussions will touch on strategies for forming meaningful and reciprocal community relationships, for obtaining buy-in and material support from campus administrators and stakeholders, and activating professional organizations for regional collaboration across institutions.

The event is free for students and SRMA members, and $20 for nonmembers. Registration is open at https://www.srmarchivists.org/event-4810330

Feel free to contact SRMA Continuing Education Coordinator Jamie Wagner, Jamie.Wagner@colorado.edu, with any questions you have

NWA 2022 Conference Registration Now Open!

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 03:51:58 GMT

NWA 2022 Conference!

Registration is now open for:

Northwest Archivists Virtual Annual Conference 2022

Not to be Forgotten: the resiliency and sustainability of archives to preserve untold stories

When: Monday, May 2 - Thursday, May 5, 2022

Location: Wherever you are! This is NWA's second online conference via Whova, our virtual conference platform.

The all-virtual conference offers all attendee gatherings, presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities of your own design within the Whova conference platform.

The preliminary NWA 2022 Conference Program is now available on the NWA Website.

Online Registration is now open!

- $50 for members

- $100 for non-members

- $25 for students/hardship

*Please note all speakers are required to register.

Once you've registered for the conference, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to log in to Whova. Registration includes access to the Whova online conference platform, all live conference sessions, special events, and continued access to conference materials for 30 days following the event.

Registration will remain open through the end of the conference; registration closes on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Sponsorship Information: We welcome sponsors for the event; please contact Lourdes Johnson.

Any questions or concerns, please contact either one of our virtual arrangements committee members, Lourdes Johnson or Andrew Weaver.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - MIPoPS

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:30:59 GMT

MIPoPS will host the third annual NWA Archival Screening Night this year at the virtual annual meeting of the Northwest Archivists 2022. Please join us for an evening of entertainment and awareness for archival moving images, with a screening of film and video recordings from archival collections.

The event will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 4th at 3:00 - 5:00pm PST.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, April 22, 2022 at 11:59pm PST

For submission requirements and instructions, please visit this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1otTSP4f-xdNtP1AwjiQUeWHNaBem7lfcxVrZS1NOdy8/edit#heading=h.ihxo1ph6426a

NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN

Inspired by the conference theme, “Not to be Forgotten” we are seeking content covering and created by diverse perspectives and communities highlighting “the resiliency and sustainability to preserve untold stories”. Videotaped oral histories, news footage, music, experimental films, documentaries, and just about any other kind of moving images will be accepted, but submissions relating to the theme will be prioritized.

Questions can be directed to Libby Hopfauf at libby@mipops.org

Montana State University opens applications for Distinctive Collections Travel & Access Award

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:51:06 GMT

Through a collaborative effort of the Ivan Doig Center for the Study of the Lands & Peoples of the North American West, the Archives and Special Collections (ASC) department of the MSU Library, and the Friends of MSU Library, Montana State University offers a $2,500 annual award to facilitate research into collections held by ASC.

Applications are due April 4, 2022. For more information, please see https://www.lib.montana.edu/archives/dcta-award.html.

Archivist-in-Residence Applications Close April 1, 2022!

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:48:24 GMT

Northwest Archivists, Inc. is offering a $6,000 stipend for one graduate student (or recent graduate) to receive an Archivist-in-Residence opportunity. The purpose of this residency is three-fold: 1. To offer upcoming and new professionals with paid career development opportunities to apply knowledge in archives, libraries, museums, or a related field; 2. To teach new archivists how to accurately calculate the value of their education, experience, and overall value as an archivist; and 3. To provide an opportunity for archival organizations to work toward the long term goal of eliminating unpaid work within the field. The residency may last up to 12 weeks to be completed by the end of the current calendar year. The resident will receive a one-year complimentary membership to Northwest Archivists.

For more information and to apply: http://northwestarchivists.org/archivistinresidence/

The NWA Paid Internship Committee would like to thank NWA membership and our Platinum-level sponsors: Shellinger Research and Rachael Cristine Consulting; and our Gold-level sponsors: Hollinger Metal Edge, Lucidea, Permanent.org, and Atlas Systems! We would also like to thank our Bronze-level sponsor: Northeast Document Conservation Center.

Thank you,

The NWA Paid Internship Exploratory Committee
Rachael Cristine Woody, Rachael Cristine Consulting LLC (Chair, Oregon)
Laura Cray, Oregon Historical Society (Oregon)
Sara Piasecki, National Park Service (Alaska)
Rachel Thomas, George Fox University (Oregon)
Kathryn Kramer, K.M. Kramer Consulting (Montana)
Erin Passehl Stoddart, Michigan State University Libraries (Michigan)

A*CENSUS II: Archives Administrators Survey Now Live!

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:41:30 GMT

Northwest Archivists is excited to share that the #ACENSUSII #ArchivesAdminSurvey is now live!! This is a select nationwide survey of senior archives administrators. It aims to gather information about institutional characteristics, resources, strategic directions, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) from every archival institution in the US.

You should take this survey if you can respond to questions about staffing, budgets and allocation of resources, organizational strategy, changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and DEIA issues. If not, please forward this link, https://surveys.ithaka.org/jfe/form/SV_51lOc8RUMhKPsHA?Source=NWA, to the person in your institution who can best respond to these questions.

A*CENSUS II findings will be shared widely with the profession, and the more people who participate, the stronger the data and resulting action will be. Your story. Our future.

The Archives Administrators Survey is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (https://www.facebook.com/USIMLS/) and was collaboratively developed by the Society of American Archivists (https://www.facebook.com/archivists/), Ithaka S+R (https://sr.ithaka.org/), and the A*CENSUS II working group.

You do not need to be a member of SAA to participate. The survey will take about 30 minutes to complete; however, you may save and return to your response before submitting.: https://surveys.ithaka.org/jfe/form/SV_51lOc8RUMhKPsHA?Source=NWA

If you have questions about the survey or require technical assistance, please contact Ithaka S+R by sending an email to surveys@ithaka.org.

The survey will be open Monday February 28 - April 8.

Book review opportunity for the Journal of Western Archives

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:34:41 GMT

Book review opportunity for the Journal of Western Archives!

This announcement initially went out on 2/15. The books will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.

The Journal of Western Archives has the following books for review:

Advancing Preservation for Archives and Manuscripts by Elizabeth Joffrion and Michele V. Cloonan

Engagement in the Digital Era edited by Nicole J. Milano and Christopher J. Prom

“All Shook Up”: The Archival Legacy of Terry Cook edited by Tom Nesmith, Greg Bak, and Joan M. Schwartz

Defining A Discipline: Archival Research and Practice in the Twenty-First Century: Essays in Honor of Richard J. Cox edited by Jeannette A. Bastian and Elizabeth Yakel

Making Your Tools Work for You: Building and Maintaining an Integrated Technical Ecosystem for Digital Archives and Libraries by Max Eckard

Archival Accessioning edited by Audra Eagle Yun

If you are interested in reviewing one of these books, please contact Gordon Daines at gordon_daines@byu.edu.

Gordon Daines

Director and Book Review Editor, Journal of Western Archives

Reminder: 2023 Conference Survey

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:28:06 GMT

A gentle reminder that this survey will be closed after March 15. We really value your input in this process. -Robert

Hello,

We are looking at options for the 2023 NWA conference and may be considering sites other than Alaska next year, due to the high cost of deposits to ensure a conference site and the continuing uncertainty around travel. We would like to hear from you before we make any big decisions.

Please respond to our survey here.

We are also hoping to get more people engaged with the conference planning process, for this and future conferences. This survey is a great hopping on point if you would like to become more involved with this part of NWA. We appreciate your feedback and welcome you to join our future conference commmittees. Please feel free to contact us with any questions!

Robert Perret

Vice-President NWA

BPE Call for Proposals!

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:23:55 GMT

The Best Practices Exchange (BPE) Program Committee invites submissions of session proposals for the 2022 conference to be held at the Tennessee State Library and Archives, in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, September 26 - Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Learn more and apply here: https://forms.gle/i3mgbM2H292bnScV7

Deadline for proposals is Friday, April 29, 2022 (midnight CST).

https://bpexchange.wordpress.com/

SAA Supports Portland, Oregon, Community Archivists

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:23:05 GMT

“SAA stands with Don’t Shoot PDX, an arts and education organization that promotes social justice and civic participation in Portland, Oregon, in its campaign to reclaim the Albina Arts Center as a resource for the Black community. SAA advocates for archives—including community archives—in the preservation and access of records of enduring value. SAA encourages Don’t Shoot PDX to use its voice to continue the legacy of community-driven archives, arts, and education in the Black neighborhoods of North and Northeast Portland."

SAA's full statement can be found here. Please read Don't Shoot PDX's full campaign here.

Take This Survey to Help Plan the 2023 NWA Conference!

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:29:27 GMT

Please help us plan next year's NWA conference by taking this short survey!

Please respond to our survey here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeaqsf6YxjC5e.../viewform

We are also hoping to get more people engaged with the conference planning process, for this and future conferences. This survey is a great hopping on point if you would like to become more involved with this part of NWA. We appreciate your feedback and welcome you to join our future conference committees. Please feel free to contact us with any questions!

SAA Awards for Excellence - Nominations Due 2/28/22

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:44:45 GMT

The Society of American Archivists’ subcommittees for Awards for Excellence: Contributions to the Archives Profession invite nominations for their 2022 awards. Brief descriptions are provided below. Click on the links for additional information about the criteria and process for each award.

If you have nominated a project or person who was not selected for an award in a recent cycle, and you feel their work is still timely and relevant, we encourage you to resubmit the nomination.

Distinguished Service Award: Recognizes an archival institution, education program, nonprofit organization, or government organization that has provided outstanding service to its public and has made an exemplary contribution to the archives profession.

Eligibility: Any archival institution, archival organization, records center, or manuscript repository, archival education program, or nonprofit or government organization providing service or support to the archives community in North America.

nomination form

Sister M. Claude Lane, O.P., Memorial Award: Recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the field of religious archives.

Eligibility: individual archivists only.

nomination form

Spotlight Award: Recognizes the contributions of individuals who work for the good of the archives profession and of archival collections, and whose work would not typically receive public recognition.

Eligibility: An individual archivist or a group of up to five archivists who have collaborated on a project. Preference is given to archivists working in smaller repositories, especially those without institutional support for professional activities.

nomination form

Diversity Award: Recognizes an individual, group, or institution for outstanding contributions in advancing diversity within the archives profession, SAA, or the archival record. Nominees will have demonstrated significant achievement in the form of activism, education, outreach, publication, service, or other initiatives in the archives field. The award is given based on the long-term impact on improving and promoting diversity as defined in the SAA Statement on Diversity and Inclusion.

Eligibility: An individual, group, or organization.

nomination form

Archival Innovator Award: Recognizes an archivist, a group of archivists, a repository, or an organization that demonstrates the greatest overall current impact on the profession or their communities.

Eligibility: The work should be undertaken within the past three years—it need not be completed, but it must be sufficiently advanced to demonstrate results.

nomination form

Mark A. Greene Emerging Leader Award: Celebrates and encourages early-career archivists who have completed archival work of broad merit, demonstrated significant promise of leadership, and/or performed commendable service to the archives profession. The award is given based on the total experience of the awardee, including knowledge, leadership, participation, and/or achievements in the profession.

Eligibility: Nominees must be SAA members with more than two years and less than ten years of professional archives experience.

nomination form

Deadline: February 28, 2022

Apply for SAA's 2020 Josephine Forman Scholarship!

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:32:36 GMT

The application period for SAA's 2020 Josephine Forman Scholarship is now open!

The purpose of the Josephine Forman Scholarship is to provide financial support to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival science, to encourage students to pursue a career as an archivist, and to promote the diversification of the American archives profession. The scholarship is given to applicants who demonstrate excellent potential for scholastic and personal achievement and who manifest a commitment both to the archives profession and to advancing diversity concerns within it.

Eligibility:

The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
The applicant must be of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander descent.
The applicant must be currently enrolled in a graduate program or a multi-course program in archival administration or have applied to such a program for the next academic year.
The applicant shall have completed no more than half of the credit requirements toward her/his graduate degree at the time of the award (i.e., June 1).
The applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program and begin school no later than September 1 or the fall semester/quarter immediately following the award.
Applicants may have full-time or part-time status.

For more details and application information please visit: http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-forman

The deadline to apply is February 28, 2021.

2022 Conference Call for Proposals Deadline Extended to February 11!

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:16:50 GMT

Thank you to everyone who has already submitted a proposal! As we start to look at them and put a schedule together, the Programming Committee just wanted to give everyone one last chance to participate. Hey, we get it, deadlines sneak up on us or calendar reminders pop up too late, or maybe you've had great idea for a second session. Now you have until Friday February 11th to submit your proposal!

If you need a refresher on the details, it is below. If you have any questions about the format or process, feel free to email me, Amy Thompson, at amyjo@uidaho.edu. For everyone who has already submitted or plans to now, we will reach out to you to confirm by Friday, February 18.

The 2022 Northwest Archivists Annual Meeting will be held online May 2-6, 2022

DEADLINE for submission is extended to Friday, February 11.

Submit your proposal using this online submission form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeTU7G9h9OaHB.../viewform

Theme: Not to be Forgotten: the resiliency and sustainability of archives to preserve untold stories

Keynote Speaker: tbd

In looking back at 2020 and 2021, it becomes clearer than ever that we need to continue our efforts to collect and protect the complete historical record. The 2022 Program Committee seeks session, paper, and poster proposals on all aspects of archival practice, theory, and research in support of the theme Not to be Forgotten: the resiliency and sustainability of archives to preserve untold stories. Relevant topics could include building community connections or overcoming societal, economic, or environmental changes or barriers, and we are particularly interested on proposals connected to the theme that feature:

- Collaboration and community-building

- Response to environmental changes or disaster mitigation

- Outreach and engagement

- Accessibility

- Education and mentorship

- Advocacy

- Diversity

- Collection preservation or management

- Innovation in archival stewardship

We welcome proposals from anyone involved in archives or information professions: archival employees or volunteers, community organizers, historians, records managers, researchers, creators and donors, museum or historical society employees or volunteers, cultural heritage employees or volunteers, or academics. We especially encourage BIPOC and members from traditionally marginalized communities to share your perspectives with us. Presenters do not need to be members of NWA, but must be registered for the conference.

The 2022 conference will once again be fully online, May 2nd – 6th. We encourage fully synchronous (live) sessions in any of the following formats:

- Traditional: An open session with 2-3 papers of about 15 minutes each and a comment and discussion period after the papers. Papers submitted by individuals will be grouped by theme where possible.

- Panel Discussion: An open session with a panel of 3-4 individuals informally discussing a variety of theories or perspectives on the given topic.

- Virtual Poster Session: Focused visual and textual presentation on applied archival research, technology, or process as case study. Participation guidelines forthcoming.

- Moderated Round table: An open discussion anchored by brief, 5-7 minute presentations. Active participation encouraged.

- Lightning Talks: A fast-paced open session with many concise presentations delivered under a tight time limit.

- Moderated Breakout Rooms: Small discussion rooms of 3-4 individuals based on a shared topic or reading.

- Tours: In order to support camaraderie in an online environment, short (around 5 minutes) pre-recorded tours of participants' archival facilities or spaces will also be accepted in addition to session ideas above.

Live Q&A will accompany each session. Live sessions will not be recorded for post-conference viewing. Registration costs are

- Members $50

- Non-members $100

- Student/hardship $25

Deadline for submission is January 28, 2022. Want to connect with others to share ideas or collaborate on a session? You can do so here!

Please contact Amy Thompson, Program Committee Chair, with any questions or concerns.

Application Deadline Approaching: POWRR Institute, February 13

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:15:32 GMT

We are excited to announce that the application for the free Florida 2022 Preserving digital Objects With Restricted Resources (POWRR) Institute is now available and can be found at: forms.gle/Dno6Ls7qDSU1CTQ37.

The deadline for applying is Sunday, February 13^th, 2022. Participants will be notified of the application decisions in March of 2022 to allow for sufficient travel planning time.

The POWRR Institute is a free, two-day Institute in conjunction with the 2022 Society of Florida Archivists (SFA) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida for up to 24 archival professionals working in the State of Florida and/or across the Southeastern United States. The Institute will be held on Monday, May 9th and Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 from 8:30 am to 4 pm at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

The POWRR Institute is an intensive workshop-style experience of enormous potential benefit to archival practitioners in many contexts as it provides educational materials about, hands-on training with, and tangible deliverables for long-term digital preservation standards and best practices. Selections will be made on a variety of factors, including diversity and previous access to professional development opportunities. The Institute has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.*

For more information about the POWRR Institute, please refer to the POWRR Website: digitalpowrr.niu.edu/upcoming-events. Thank you to the National Endowment for the Humanities for their support of this professional development experience! We are truly grateful to be among those receiving an NEH award in the 2021-2022 grant cycle.

With excitement and gratitude,

Project Director Rachel Walton (Digital Archivist, Rollins College)

Project Coordinator Mary Rubin (Archivist, University of Central Florida)

SAA Awards for Excellence - Nominations Due 2/28/22

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:42:37 GMT

If you have nominated a project or person who was not selected for an award in a recent cycle, and you feel their work is still timely and relevant, we encourage you to resubmit the nomination.

Distinguished Service Award: Recognizes an archival institution, education program, nonprofit organization, or government organization that has provided outstanding service to its public and has made an exemplary contribution to the archives profession.

Eligibility: Any archival institution, archival organization, records center, or manuscript repository, archival education program, or nonprofit or government organization providing service or support to the archives community in North America. nomination form

Sister M. Claude Lane, O.P., Memorial Award: Recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the field of religious archives.

Eligibility: individual archivists only. nomination form

Spotlight Award: Recognizes the contributions of individuals who work for the good of the archives profession and of archival collections, and whose work would not typically receive public recognition.

Eligibility: An individual archivist or a group of up to five archivists who have collaborated on a project. Preference is given to archivists working in smaller repositories, especially those without institutional support for professional activities. nomination form

Diversity Award: Recognizes an individual, group, or institution for outstanding contributions in advancing diversity within the archives profession, SAA, or the archival record. Nominees will have demonstrated significant achievement in the form of activism, education, outreach, publication, service, or other initiatives in the archives field. The award is given based on the long-term impact on improving and promoting diversity as defined in the SAA Statement on Diversity and Inclusion.

Eligibility: An individual, group, or organization. nomination form

Archival Innovator Award: Recognizes an archivist, a group of archivists, a repository, or an organization that demonstrates the greatest overall current impact on the profession or their communities.

Eligibility: The work should be undertaken within the past three years—it need not be completed, but it must be sufficiently advanced to demonstrate results. nomination form

Mark A. Greene Emerging Leader Award: Celebrates and encourages early-career archivists who have completed archival work of broad merit, demonstrated significant promise of leadership, and/or performed commendable service to the archives profession. The award is given based on the total experience of the awardee, including knowledge, leadership, participation, and/or achievements in the profession.

Eligibility: Nominees must be SAA members with more than two years and less than ten years of professional archives experience. nomination form

Deadline: February 28, 2022

Application Now Available: Preserving digital Objects With Restricted Resources (POWRR) Institute, May 2022

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:40:34 GMT

We are excited to announce that the application for the free Florida 2022 Preserving digital Objects With Restricted Resources (POWRR) Institute is now available and can be found at: forms.gle/Dno6Ls7qDSU1CTQ37.

The deadline for applying is Sunday, February 13^th, 2022. Participants will be notified of the application decisions in March of 2022 to allow for sufficient travel planning time.

The POWRR Institute is a free, two-day Institute in conjunction with the 2022 Society of Florida Archivists (SFA) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida for up to 24 archival professionals working in the State of Florida and/or across the Southeastern United States. The Institute will be held on Monday, May 9th and Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 from 8:30 am to 4 pm at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

The POWRR Institute is an intensive workshop-style experience of enormous potential benefit to archival practitioners in many contexts as it provides educational materials about, hands-on training with, and tangible deliverables for long-term digital preservation standards and best practices. Selections will be made on a variety of factors, including diversity and previous access to professional development opportunities. The Institute has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.*

For more information about the POWRR Institute, please refer to the POWRR Website: digitalpowrr.niu.edu/upcoming-events. Thank you to the National Endowment for the Humanities for their support of this professional development experience! We are truly grateful to be among those receiving an NEH award in the 2021-2022 grant cycle.

With excitement and gratitude,

Project Director Rachel Walton (Digital Archivist, Rollins College)

Project Coordinator Mary Rubin (Archivist, University of Central Florida)

*Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this institute, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Archivist-in-Residence Application Now Open!

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:38:53 GMT

Dear Colleagues,

Please share the following award opportunity with your peers who may not be on the NWA email list.

The NWA Paid Internship Committee is pleased to report that the fundraising for the 2022 Archivist-in-Residence (AiR) was successful! The AiR application is now open and the application deadline is April 1, 2022. We are also very pleased to report that we have the capacity to raise the award ceiling to $6,000. This increase was necessary in order to keep pace with the rising cost-of-living and maintain a robust residency experience. I hope you'll all join us for a little celebratory dance at our desks for achieving this milestone, especially in the times we're in. Thank you so much to NWA membership for helping us reach our $1,000 fundraising goal! And thank you especially to our sponsors who have contributed to this residency program from the beginning: Schellinger Research, Lucidea, and Hollinger Metal Edge! This residency would not be possible without you!

Archivist-in-Residence Applications are OPEN

Northwest Archivists, Inc. is offering a $6,000 stipend for one graduate student (or recent graduate) to receive an Archivist-in-Residence opportunity. The purpose of this residency is three-fold: 1. To offer upcoming and new professionals with paid career development opportunities to apply knowledge in archives, libraries, museums, or a related field; 2. To teach new archivists how to accurately calculate the value of their education, experience, and overall value as an archivist; and 3. To provide an opportunity for archival organizations to work toward the long term goal of eliminating unpaid work within the field. The residency may last up to 12 weeks to be completed by the end of the current calendar year. The resident will receive a one-year complimentary membership to Northwest Archivists.

For more information and to apply: http://northwestarchivists.org/archivistinresidence/

Thank you,

Apply for Professional Development Support!

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:09:46 GMT

Calling all would-be SAA Digital Archives Specialist certificate pursuers! Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Network (DPOE-N) is pleased to offer professional development support to cultural heritage professionals in the area of digital preservation. We are particularly looking to support low-resourced institutions and individuals (emerging professionals and pandemic-impacted folks) help make the transition to stewarding digital materials. Consider applying to our professional development funding in order to pursue an SAA Digital Archives Specialist certification or to obtain a renewal of your existing certificate.

DPOE was an initiative at the Library of Congress for many years, and in 2018 the project was moved to the Pratt Institute School of Information in collaboration with New York University's Moving Image Archiving and Preservation graduate program. With the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, for the past two years we have been able to pursue building our network through the availability of microgrants to US citizens and permanent residents who support the stewardship of digital materials at institutions. Groups also supported include those who will one day make an impact on collecting institutions, including information workers laid off during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as emerging professionals in information studies, museum studies and related fields, including recent graduates and those currently enrolled in masters- or certificate-level programs.

We also offer funding for emergency hardware support to small archives, libraries and museums that are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and have digital storage or related needs to ensure the persistence of digital information with enduring value, as well as workshops for cultural heritage professionals. Follow our social media (Twitter / Instagram / Facebook) for the announcement of our next workshop, coming up soon.

Call for Nominations: 2022 SAA Waldo Gifford Leland Award

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:04:37 GMT

Please help us to recognize the best in our profession!

Have you read a great new book about archives? Encountered a new documentary publication that is head and shoulders above the rest? Has a new web publication really stood out to you?

If you have, please consider nominating it for the Society of American Archivists Waldo Gifford Leland Award. Nomination forms, a list of previous winners, and more information are at http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-leland

The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2022.

The annual Leland Award – a cash prize and certificate – recognizes “writing of superior excellence and usefulness in the field of archival history, theory, and practice.” (Please note that periodicals are not eligible.)

Established in 1959, this award honors American archival pioneer Waldo Gifford Leland (1879-1966), president of the Society of American Archivists in the 1940s and one of the driving forces behind the founding of the National Archives.

Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship Applications Solicited

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:01:12 GMT

MAC is soliciting applications for the 2022 Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Students of Color (http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley). The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students of color pursuing graduate education in archival administration and to encourage ethnic diversification of the MAC membership and of the archival profession as a whole. Two $750 scholarships, accompanied by one-year memberships to MAC, will be awarded.

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must be of African, American Indian, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Latinx descent; must be a student currently enrolled in or accepted in a graduate, multicourse program in archival administration; and must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in their academic program. If the program is not listed in the SAA Directory of Archival Education, http://www2.archivists.org/dae, the applicant must provide proof of the multicourse standard by submitting copies of course descriptions from the institution’s current departmental catalog.

Applications are due March 1, 2022 and must include the following documents:

Completed Application Form, available at http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley
Transcript from the applicant's most recent academic program (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
Essay of not more than 500 words outlining the applicant's interests and future goals in archival administration
Two letters of recommendation.

Completed applications should be sent to:

Rebekah McFarland Certified Archivist
Sisters of the Living Word rmcfarland@slw.org

Applications must be emailed by March 1, 2022.
Awards will be announced no later than June 1, 2022.

Member Donation Drive to the Archivist-in-Residence Program

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:52:42 GMT

Dear Northwest Archivist Members,

I am reaching out to you today because of our mutual passion for archives and our desire to grow paid internship opportunities within our organizations. I'm chair of NWA’s Paid Internship committee, a group committed to fostering ethical labor practices within the archival profession. In 2019, we announced the launch of the NWA’s Archivist-in-Residence Program. Despite all the challenges of the past two years, we’ve successfully funded and awarded two AiR residencies. These paid opportunities make it possible for a new professional to afford accessing valuable work experience, and it’s a program we are committed to expanding.

The residency for 2021 was awarded to Valeria Dávila Gronros and Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound (MIPoPS). Valeria has just completed her residency where she researched and developed best practices for captioning and transcription of audiovisual materials, to support ongoing accessibility efforts at MIPoPS. Additionally, she created closed captions and transcriptions for 20 videos from the MIPoPS collection. Learn more about Valeria and her project in her first blog post on the NWA site: https://northwestarchivists.wordpress.com/2021/05/13/introducing-nwas-second-resident-for-the-archivist-in-residence-program-valeria-davila-gronros/

The impact of COVID-19 on our profession has been staggering. Layoffs, budget cuts, furloughs, and closures have been devastating to many of us personally and professionally. At this time, it’s more important than ever that we commit ourselves to equitable labor practices in our profession. Our creation of paid internship opportunities serve to uphold the value of our work and are a necessary component to meeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments.

In fundraising for our second residency, we were able to raise more than $750 from NWA membership and $4,500 from corporate sponsors. We’re hoping to beat that goal so that we can continue to grow the residency program. We hope to raise $1,000 from membership by December 15 in order to offer a robust residency opportunity anywhere in the NWA region.

We’re now asking membership to consider donating to the Archivist-in-Residence Program. (To those who have already donated - thank you!) NWA can accept payment in two ways:

1. Electronic donation via the NWA Donation page by selecting the "Archivist in Residence" program category. (There is a small transaction fee that will be taken out of the donation).

2. A check made out to "Northwest Archivists" with "Archivist in Residence" in the memo. Send check to:

Anneliese Warhank
Montana Historical Society
PO Box 201201
Helena, MT 59620-1201

Don’t forget to check if your institution or partner’s company provides matching donations! As NWA is a nonprofit, all donations are tax deductible.
I hope you will consider joining us in investing in the next generation of archivists and the archival profession as a whole. Please feel free to reach out to myself or any of the other members of our committee if you would like to continue the conversation.

With gratitude,
Rachael Woody

The NWA Paid Internship Exploratory Committee:
Rachael Cristine Woody, Rachael Cristine Consulting LLC (Chair, Oregon)
Laura Cray, Oregon Historical Society (Oregon)
Sara Piasecki, National Park Service (Alaska)
Rachel Thomas, George Fox University (Oregon)
Kathryn Kramer, C.M. Russell Museum (Montana)
Erin Passehl Stoddart, Michigan State University Libraries (Michigan)

Apply to the Digital POWRR Peer Assessment Program: Deadline Oct. 31

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:40:51 GMT

The Digital POWRR Peer Assessment Program is a supportive, year-long, cohort-based training program for cultural heritage professionals who are interested in learning and applying digital preservation assessment procedures into their work.

Three cohorts of six participants, each with a peer facilitator, will work over the course of one year to perform systematic analyses of each organization’s current stewardship practices, focusing on the creation of achievable goals and activities.

The first half of the training period will be dedicated to preparing for and performing two rapid self-assessments and one in-depth peer assessment. In the second half of the program, participants will work with peers and facilitators on setting goals, based on recommendations set forth in their peer assessments, and will start to work on tackling some of their digital stewardship challenges. This program will be delivered entirely online.

Benefits of participating include a $3,000 stipend, a $870 “Technology Start Up” award that can be provisioned towards helping to jump start digital preservation activities, the opportunity to publish a case studies and/or assessment reports as part of the project’s final white paper, and a collaborative network of colleagues.

Learn more about this opportunity: Digital POWRR Peer Assessment Program

Deadline for applications is October 31, 2021.

Now Live: A*CENSUS II or All Archivists Survey

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:34:38 GMT

Northwest Archivists, Inc. is excited to share that the #ACENSUSII #AllArchivistsSurvey is now live! This is a major nationwide survey of the archives profession. It aims to gather information from every archivist and community memory worker in the US on their demographics, educational backgrounds, job placements, and salaries, as well as perspectives on key issues in the field. A*CENSUS II findings will be shared widely with the profession, and the more people who participate, the stronger the data and resulting action will be. Your story. Our future.

The All Archivists Survey is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and

was collaboratively developed by the Society of American Archivists, Ithaka S+R, and the A*CENSUS II working group. It will take about 30 minutes to complete the survey, linked here:

https://surveys.ithaka.org/jfe/form/SV_4UfKQtGLT3mf2u2...

If you have questions about the survey or require technical assistance, please contact Ithaka S+R by sending an email to surveys@ithaka.org.

#AskAnArchivist Day is One Week Away!

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:20:25 GMT

Get your questions ready for #AskAnArchivist Day, happening October 13th on Twitter! Archivists from all over the country will be providing answers and insights.

Celebrating Archives Month - New Washington State Archives Month Website!

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:37:05 GMT

October's Archives Month is right around the corner - have you checked out what's in store?

The new Washington State Archives Month Website is now live with everything you need to know, including event listings, a poster gallery and more: https://wastarchivesmonth.com/

Washington State Archives Month (WSAM) is an annual statewide opportunity each October to engage a range of audiences by communicating the value of our historical records, to publicize and raise awareness of the many ways these collections enrich our lives, and to recognize those who preserve and manage our communities' historical records, whether at archives repositories, museums, libraries, within companies, or at non-profit institutions.

This year’s theme is “Reconnect, Converge, Rediscover” and organizations across the state are invited to participate. Suggestions for activities, whether virtually or in-person, include:

Open houses, exhibitions with archives, panel discussions, film screenings, walking tours, and partnering with other institutions and archives for collaborative events. Check out the WSAM website to see previous programs and events.

If you would like for your activity to be further promoted by the Archives Month Committee, please complete the form.

Washington State Archives Month Activity Form:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdwI.../viewform

Questions Or Comments? Contact Us:

Archives Month Committee of Washington State (AMCW)

washingtonstatearchivesmonth@gmail.com

New Blog Post from Courtney Berge: Be Kind, Please Rewind: Creating an Oral History of the Local Video Store

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 23:58:33 GMT

Be Kind, Please Rewind: Creating an Oral History of the Local Video Store – Northwest Archivists (wordpress.com)

Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:52:06 GMT

The Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists (CIMA) is hosting an online SAA workshop prior to our annual meeting next month, and we wanted to let you know that anyone is invited to register. The workshop is “Intro to PREMIS” and it counts toward both the Arrangement & Description (A&D) and Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certifications offered through SAA. It is planned to take place on Wednesday, April 28, and will be all day.

For information on cost and a link to registration, as well as a summary of the workshop, please visit the following website:

https://cima.wildapricot.org/event-4128619

Registration is due by Friday, April 9.

Native American Collections Roundtable scholarship now open!

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:13:24 GMT

NWA Native American Collections Roundtable Conference Scholarship 2021

Intent

One of the main goals for the Native American Collections Roundtable [NACR] is to bridge access for individuals working with, or aspiring to work with Native American collections with the Northwest Archivists [NWA] Annual conference, as participant or presenter. To support this effort, the NACR is offering 25 scholarships to cover conference registration as well as an annual membership to Northwest Archivists as an opportunity for continued professional development of award recipients.

Information professionals working within, affiliated with, or interested in working for tribal information institutions with Native American collections located in one of the five member states (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington) are encouraged to apply.

Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually from May 10th – May 14th. Past scholarship recipients are welcome to apply, however, priority will be given to new applicants.

Guidelines

Eligible applicants will meet at least one of the following criteria and reside in one of the five member states:

A. Tribal member working with Native American collection(s);

B. Individual working for tribal information program;

C. Individual working with Native American collection(s);

D. Tribal member interested in working with Native American collection(s).

All awardees are expected to write a short report (example) by June 30, 2021, about their conference experience to be published on the NWA and NWA-NACR blogs.

Selection

Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by current members of the NWA NACR Scholarship Committee based upon the answers provided to the required questions in their application. Considerations will be made to provide geographic representation in the awards. The application is available at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSZioMmhqH26iyaGO-HKwte_EIRQuGlIekfzEewLO-gp7Dmg/viewform?usp=sf_link

The application deadline is Monday April 5, 2021. All applicants will be notified within three weeks of the application deadline.

The committee may contact you for additional information post-application submission.

Please direct any questions about the scholarship and application process to:

nwanac@gmail.com with the subject line: “NACR Scholarship”.

The Essentials for a Discoverable Digital Collection - Presented by Rachael Cristine Woody

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:41:07 GMT

Last month the Northwest Archivists Continuing Education Fund sponsored a two-part miniseries created for archivists and collection managers titled: Digital Collection Essentials. These webinars are now available on YouTube and can be accessed freely at your leisure. They also serve as a great complement to the presentation I delivered to ARCS on November 4, 2020: Database Blues – An action plan for selection and implementation of a new CMS; a version of which can be found here.

Link: youtu.be/lHoCZgqBhFM

Abstract: Over the years digital collections have steadily increased in their importance to how archivists and other collection workers serve up collections. And COVID-19 has shown us just how critically important it is for archives and museums to provide a public way to access digital collections. But what if you have little to no collections online? What if they're online, but they're failing to engage the community by any meaningful metric? If your collections aren't online and in front of people, then they don't exist. This webinar will define what an engaging point of access is, outline creative ways to deliver collections online with or without a Collections Management System (CMS), and review strategies for how to create meaningful digital collection experiences with non-traditional (read: not CMS) platforms.

The CMS: What's Essential, What's Hackable, and What Does it Cost?

Link: youtu.be/Mn9WdGRF1i4

Abstract: The Pacific Northwest is home to a wide array of cultural heritage organizations with varying budget sizes to accomplish the Sisyphean task of digital collections management. For those who have no Collections Management System (CMS), have cobbled together CMS tools, or are looking for a new CMS; there are questions that require answering:

1. What is “essential” when it comes to serving up digital collections via a CMS?
2. How can I hack various digital collection tools to accomplish my goals?
3. What costs do I need to be aware of when considering my options?

Whether you’re a large and well-funded organization, or a lone-arranger at a modest shop, the truth is we could all use more information to evaluate our digital collections management options. There’s no one-size fits all CMS option, so instead this webinar will provide strategies for how to critically evaluate the essential (to you) functions of a CMS, how the CMS can be flexed to creatively fit needs, and review *all* of the costs to consider when considering digital collection management.

Miniseries on Digital Collection Essentials -- Presented by Rachael Woody of Rachael Cristine Consulting LLC - Free.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:44:33 GMT

The NWA Continuing Education Fund is Sponsoring a Miniseries on Digital Collection Essentials -- Free to NWA Membership. Presented by Rachael Woody of Rachael Cristine Consulting LLC.

COVID-19 has highlighted the essential role digital collection tools play in the day-to-day access of collection holdings. Due to the pandemic many archives have shuttered or are open for limited hours and access. And yet, archives and museum staff are still trying to meet their mission to facilitate access to their collections. Some are lucky and already have a robust CMS in place. Many more are struggling with a lack of staff, knowledge, tools, or all of the above. This two-part miniseries will support all NWA members who find themselves consumed with trying to deliver their collections online in an easier and more engaging way. Digital collections work and the tools we use are more essential now than ever, and will likely remain so long after the pandemic is over.

Webinar #1 Title: The Essentials for a Discoverable Digital Collection

Date: February 23 (Tuesday) @1pm Pacific. Can't make it? Register anyway and you'll receive a link to the recording.

Registration Link: https://rachaelcristine.mykajabi.com/discoverable-digital-collection-registration-page

Webinar #1 Abstract: Over the years digital collections have steadily increased in their importance to how archivists and other collection workers serve up collections. And COVID-19 has shown us just how critically important it is for archives and museums to provide a public way to access digital collections. But what if you have little to no collections online? What if they’re online, but they’re failing to engage the community by any meaningful metric? If your collections aren’t online and in front of people, then they don’t exist. This webinar will define what an engaging point of access is, outline creative ways to deliver collections online with or without a Collections Management System (CMS), and review strategies for how to create meaningful digital collection experiences with non-traditional (read: not CMS) platforms.

Webinar #2 Title: The CMS: What’s Essential, What’s Hackable, and What Does it Cost?

Date: February 25 (Thursday) @1pm Pacific. Can't make it? Register anyway and you'll receive a link to the recording.

Registration Link: https://rachaelcristine.mykajabi.com/the-cms-essentials-registration-page

Webinar #2 Abstract: The Pacific Northwest is home to a wide array of cultural heritage organizations with varying budget sizes to accomplish the Sisyphean task of digital collections management. For those who have no Collections Management System (CMS), have cobbled together CMS tools, or are looking for a new CMS; there are questions that require answering:

1. What is “essential” when it comes to serving up digital collections via a CMS?
2. How can I hack various digital collection tools to accomplish my goals?
3. What costs do I need to be aware of when considering my options?

Whether you’re a large and well-funded organization, or a lone-arranger at a modest shop, the truth is we could all use more information to evaluate our digital collections management options. There’s no one-size fits all CMS option, so instead this webinar will provide strategies for how to critically evaluate the essential (to you) functions of a CMS, how the CMS can be flexed to creatively fit needs, and review *all* of the costs to consider when considering digital collection management.

Rachael Woody Partners with Lucidea to Release a Comprehensive Grant Directory and Grant Writing Workbook (free resource).

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:49:47 GMT

To solve for these LAM grant resource gaps Rachael Woody of Rachael Cristine Consulting LLC has teamed up with Lucidea to provide a one-stop-shop to get the majority of your grant needs met. To supplement Woody's book published by Lucidea Press, A Survivor’s Guide to Museum Grant Writing, Lucidea’s Think Clearly Blog posts, and suite of webinars, we’ve created a LAM grant toolkit. It provides a comprehensive grant database spanning Libraries, Archives, and Museums with opportunities in the United States and Canada. The database allows users to quickly drill-down to see the opportunities that best match their needs for specifications such as: deadline, award range, and grant project theme—the three most important things you need to know to determine if the grant opportunity is a good fit for you. The goal of this database is to give you all the basic information you need up front without wasting time going to each grant website and searching out the fractured information.

LAM Grant Directory
We invite you to check out our brand new grant directory here: https://lucidea.com/grants-directory/. This directory will be periodically updated so please feel free to send in any national grant opportunities we may have missed, as well as share any feedback to help us make this an even better resource for everyone.

And That’s Not All…
The LAM Grant Workbook

We’ve crafted a LAM grant workbook that introduces you to every typical grant application field and provides four grant application templates. The workbook is designed to guide you through each area of the application, outline what content is needed in order to be successful, and inspire you with four plug-and-play project frameworks.

You can view and download a copy of the grant workbook here: https://lucidea.com/grants-directory/grants-workbook-and-templates/

Ask Me Anything About Grants Webinar

To celebrate the launch of this new resource, Woody is hosting a free Ask Me Anything event with Lucidea on January 27, 2021 @11:00AM Pacific. Details can be found via the registration page: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8180471375768487184

Rachael Woody Continues to Offer Free Webinars

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:48:42 GMT

There are two upcoming webinars hosted by Rachael Woody of Rachael Cristine Consulting. The webinar back catalog is available via her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachaelCristineConsulting. Recordings include:

Archives Are Always Essential
Ask Me Anything: Career Edition for Librarians, Archivists, and Museum Professionals
Ask Me Anything: Grants Edition for Librarians, Archivists, and Museum Professionals
Breaking With Tradition: Creating Connections in the Archives with New Types of Access
Deriving Value from Collections in the Time of Corona (COVID-19)
Strategies for How to Attract and Train the Best Volunteers
Strategies for How to Capture and Communicate the Value of Collection Work
Volunteer Activity Ideas for Libraries, Archives, and Museums

NEW Webinar: How Much am I Worth?

Date: January 7, 2021 @11:00AM Pacific. Can't make it? Register anyway and you'll receive a link to the recording.

Registration Link: https://rachaelcristine.mykajabi.com/worth-registration-page

Archivists and Museum Professionals have noticed a steady decline in the value they’re being paid to do collection work. Even pre-COVID the availability of mid-career, well paying jobs (equivalent to professional work that requires a masters), and paying entry work were scarce. And now that COVID has happened the cultural heritage field is experiencing an economic collapse the likes of which we have never seen. So where does that leave us? How do we continue to protect the value of our work and advocate for our worth in the profession? And how can we translate that message into one that convincingly advocates for compensation that not only pays a living wage, but adequately matches the level of knowledge, skills, and experience required? Rachael Woody has studied the value of collection workers for several years, conducted a literature review and study in 2019, and is well versed in salary information and resources. This webinar will review what our collective value is, teach you how to calculate your own worth, and offer guidance on how to effectively advocate for yourself and your colleagues.

NEW Webinar: CMS 101: Searching, Procuring, and Implementing

Date: January 21, 2021 @11:00AM Pacific. Can't make it? Register anyway and you'll receive a link to the recording.

Registration Link: https://rachaelcristine.mykajabi.com/cms101-registration-page

Abstract: A Collections Management System (CMS) is a long-term investment in staff time, collections care, and money. This means the CMS in place needs to be purposefully selected based off a vetted list of specifications that meet every user need. Once a CMS is selected, staff need to be prepared for the realities of what implementation and collections migration will entail. The process is long and often complicated due to the heavy technical and process knowledge required. To help collection workers through this process, this webinar will guide you through how to search for, select, buy, implement, migrate to, and maximize the value of the CMS. Each section will review the important elements of the process, will highlight areas you should be particularly aware of, and will offer tips to help you navigate the process successfully.

Webinar: Archives Are Always Essesntial

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Ryan Anthony Donaldson and Rachael Cristine Woody (myself) are presenting Archives are Always Essential, a webinar that will premiere on October 22 @11AM Pacific.

Register to Attend: https://members.rachaelcristine.com/archives-essential-registration-page

Can't make it? No problem. Register (with the link above) to receive access to the recording.

Webinar abstract: Many of us in the field know that archives are essential, but sometimes it feels like a best-kept secret. It's challenging to convey the true value of our collections despite our best efforts with digital content, social media, and other outreach and awareness activities. It's time to unleash the full potential of heritage collections and archives and we'll show you how. This webinar will review historic outreach challenges, and how they've been compounded and complicated by larger global events in 2020. And in honor of Archives Month, we will explore proactive and actionable responses to these challenges--including relevant examples and additional voices.

Free Webinars from Rachael Woody

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:39:15 GMT

Here is a list of webinars to help Library, Archives, and Museum (LAM) professionals get through the rest of 2020. The webinar topics are: reimagining archival outreach, grant writing, creatively delivering collections to communities, and effectively attracting and training volunteers. These are all free to attend. Details can be found here: https://rachaelcristine.com/2020/10/12/a-list-of-webinars-for-the-remainder-of-2020/

ANNOUNCING THE VIRTUAL NWA ANNUAL MEETING – MAY 2021

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:55:50 GMT

NWA Board has approved the Local Arrangements Committee proposal to organize a completely online conference to be held the first two weeks of May 2021. The Olympia, Washington based Committee, chaired by Charles Hilton (Washington State Archives), along with committee members Anna Trammell (Pacific Lutheran University,) and Adriana Flores (University of Puget Sound,) and Josh Smith (Pacific Lutheran University,) recommended an online conference due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and budget crises that have caused many institution to reduce support for conference travel.

The Committee is excited to explore innovative approaches to connect members and produce a conference with a variety of offerings, such as paper sessions, panels, keynote speakers, poster sessions, committee and affinity meetings/roundtables, and virtual repository tours. The online conference, with reduced or no registration fee, aims to increase conference attendance and NWA membership.

CALL FOR PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS

We are now seeking members from all regions of the Pacific Northwest to serve on the Conference Program Committee. The Program Committee will work with the Local Arrangements Committee and the NWA Board to plan and host the online conference. Review the Policies and Procedures Manual for details on the customary roles and responsibilities of Committee members, but keep in mind that planning and hosting a virtual conference will allow for unprecedented innovation and creativity. Please contact me to express interest in serving.

Anne Jenner
NWA President
ajenner@uw.edu

New Dates Announced for Centennial of Suffrage Concert Program

Rachael Woody — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:47:23 GMT

THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT IN SONG

CENTENNIAL OF SUFFRAGE CONCERT PROGRAM
TELLS THE HISTORY OF WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE THROUGH VINTAGE MUSIC

All-new program in 2020 commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment

PORTLAND, OR: Centennial of Suffrage tells the story of women’s fight for the vote through the songs that reflected the struggle as it was being waged, opening an entertaining and illuminating window on a critical moment in American history. Singer, composer, historian and international bestselling author Cecelia “Cece” Otto created Centennial of Suffrage to commemorate one of the great civil rights struggles in American history on the eve of its 100th anniversary. She will be giving performances throughout the year in Oregon, with these special events scheduled in March:

Livestream concert of "Centennial of Suffrage"
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 7pm

This free online concert is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of Lake Oswego Public Library. Special thanks to the Oswego Heritage Council for providing a beautiful venue for Cece to Livestream from. YouTube link (you can set a reminder here): https://youtu.be/R_OravuOBTA. A full write up is here: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/remote-lopl/online-first-tuesday-music-featuring-centennial-suffrage-song-revue-cece-otto?date=0.

McMenamin’s Grand Lodge History Pub at Pat's Corner

Sunday, August 23rd at 6:30pm (5:30pm doors). Cece will be performing “Centennial of Suffrage” for this concert as well. Free admission. This is an outdoor, socially-distanced event. Link is here: https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/221875-centennial-of-suffrage-a-concert-commemorating-the-19th-amendment

History that Entertains and Inspires

Centennial of Suffrage consists of more than a dozen songs that reflect the fight to secure the right to vote for American women, a goal finally realized when the 19th Amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920. Otto performs each song with its full original lyrics as it would have been heard at the time it was composed, interspersed with commentary that frames each song in the wider context of the suffrage movement.

Songs of Struggle and Courage

“The earliest song I sing in the program is ‘Let Us All Speak Our Minds if We Die for It,’” she says, “which was published right in the middle of the Civil War — and sounds like it could have been written today. By the time we reach the 20th century, Tin Pan Alley is in full swing, and you see the issue reflected in the songs of the day. Pop songs were like newspaper editorials set to music, and I wanted the program to reflect all perspectives, both for and against. So I perform ‘I’m Going to Be a Suffragette’ as well as ‘The Anti-Suffrage Rose,’ for example.”

While professional composers churned out new tunes, suffrage activists often found it useful to repurpose old ones. “For the women involved in this struggle, maintaining morale was crucial,” says Otto. “Having a song to sing while marching or protesting kept everyone’s spirits up, and it made sense to recycle songs everyone already new. So you have ‘America, the Beautiful’ re-written with pro-suffrage lyrics, or ‘Keep Woman in Her Sphere’ — actually a pro-suffrage song — which is sung to the tune of ‘Auld Lang Syne.’”

An American Songline®

Created by Otto in 2013, An American Songline is an ongoing project dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of America through unique, experiential musical performances. American Songline performances entertain, educate and delight thanks to Cece’s unique ability to engage modern audiences with the songs and stories of a simpler time. “Bringing history to life through music is my calling,” she says. “You can learn so much about a place and time through its songs, and this program offers a unique way of examining and reliving such a crucial moment in history.”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Wiencek

Phone: 303-995-5009

Email: info@americansongline.com

NWA Monthly Virtual Presentations

Rachael Woody — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 20:45:20 GMT

Did you prepare a paper or plan to be part of a session or a panel discussion at the 2020 Western Archives Meeting in San Francisco? We want to hear your presentation! Each month between July 2020 and March 2021, NWA will host an NWA MVP - Monthly Virtual Presentation on Zoom. All member of Northwest Archivists will be invited to attend and join in the Q&A.

Register to present your own conference paper or as the representative of your planned session or panel. What a great way to connect and share your work with other members!

Nomination Invitation: SAA Spotlight Award

Rachael Woody — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:24:36 GMT

Dear Colleagues,

The SAA Spotlight Award Subcommittee invites nominations for the 2020 Spotlight Award. This award "recognizes the contributions of individuals who work for the good of the archives profession and of archival collections, and whose work would not typically receive public recognition." Nominees do not have to be members of SAA. Please share this message as you think appropriate. I hope you will consider recognizing a colleague (or yourself!) in this way. Additional information about the criteria and process is found below.

Purpose and Criteria for Selection: Established in 2005, the Spotlight Award recognizes the contributions of individuals who work for the good of the archives profession and of archival collections, and whose work would not typically receive public recognition. The nominee(s) should have achieved distinction in one or more of the following ways:

*   Participating in special projects.
*   Exhibiting tireless committee or advocacy work.
*   Responding effectively to an unforeseen or pressing need or emergency.
*   Contributing innovative or creative ideas to the profession.
*   Performing extraordinary volunteerism.
*   Quietly but effectively promoting the profession.

Eligibility: Awarded to an individual archivist or a group of up to five archivists who have collaborated on a project. Preference is given to archivists working in smaller repositories, especially those without institutional support for professional activities.

Prize: A certificate and complimentary registration for the individual recipient or group (of up to five individuals) to the SAA Annual Meeting occurring in the year in which the award is presented.

Nomination Form: Click here to preview the nomination form and/or to start a nomination.

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2018.

Best regards,
Cristina Ribeiro Horak, Chair

Workshops Announced for Western Archives Meeting 2020

Rachael Woody — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:22:19 GMT

I just wanted to make sure everyone was aware that these SAA two workshops are up and ready for registration during pre-conference days for the Western Archives Meeting in April. Can you please include on your News and Announcements page or in another appropriate place? Thanks very much.

Appraisal of Digital Records (4/20/20)

Email Archiving (4/21/20)

Susan Goldstein, City Archivist

San Francisco History Center/Book Arts and Special Collections

San Francisco Public Library

100 Larkin Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

415-557-4563

MIPoPS Call for Moving Image Content for WAM 2020

Rachael Woody — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:43:55 GMT

Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound is delighted to be hosting the second annual archival screening night at the 2020 Western Archivists Meeting in San Francisco! We're soliciting submissions for moving image content on the theme of the immigrant experience. For more information, including how to submit your material, please visit: https://mipops.tumblr.com/post/190571144346/call-for-submissions-for-2020-screening-night

Registration OPEN for Western Archivists Meeting

Rachael Woody — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:09:34 GMT

The Society of California Archivists is excited to announce that registration for the 2020 Western Archivists Meeting is now open!

Join us April 22-25 at the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco, California, for the Western Archivists Meeting (WAM) of the Society of California Archivists, Conference of Intermountain Archivists, Northwest Archivists, and Society of Rocky Mountain Archivists.

The Western Archivists Meeting happens only once every five years, so don’t miss this chance to interact with archives colleagues from across the western United States in the spectacular City by the Bay. This year’s meeting includes a full program of over 30 sessions centered on the theme of Labor, Power, and Privilege; poster sessions; an opening reception on the hotel’s heated Pacific Terrace; a film night; and numerous opportunities to meet and mingle on local tours, vendor exhibits, Gourmet Night, and a Mission District Taco Tour.

Three pre-conference workshops will also be offered: Protocols 101: A Case-study Intensive on How to Start the Conversation at Your Institution; What Can I Do With This?: Enabling Ethical Re-Use of your Content; and The Community Archiving Workshop: Audiovisual Collections Care and Management.

Registrants will be treated to a plenary address on Thursday by Mark Matienzo, and Friday’s All-Attendee Luncheon will feature Wendy Giddens Teeter, Curator of Archaeology of the Fowler Museum at UCLA, in conversation with Liza Posas, Head, Research Services & Archives at the Autry Museum and L.A. as Subject.

To view this year’s full schedule please visit https://wam2020.sched.com/

Registration: https://calarchivists.org/WAM2020Registration

Early bird registration is available until April 1, 2020. Discounted rates are available for students and for members of the Society of California Archivists (SCA), Northwest Archivists (NWA), Society of Rocky Mountain Archivists (SRMA), and Conference of Intermountain Archivists (CIMA).

Question about registration? Please contact the WAM Local Arrangements Committee (localarrangements@calarchivists.org)

WAM Hashtag: #WAM2020

We look forward to seeing you there!

WAM 2020 Local Arrangements Committee

Call for Nominations: 2020 SAA Waldo Gifford Leland Award

Rachael Woody — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:33:07 GMT

Call for Nominations: 2020 SAA Waldo Gifford Leland Award

Please help us to recognize the best in our profession!

Have you read a great new book about archives? Encountered a new documentary publication that is head and shoulders above the rest? Has a new web publication really stood out to you?

If you have, please consider nominating it for the Society of American Archivists Waldo Gifford Leland Award. Nomination forms, a list of previous winners, and more information are at http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-leland. The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2020.

The annual Leland Award – a cash prize and certificate – recognizes “writing of superior excellence and usefulness in the field of archival history, theory, and practice.” (Please note that periodicals are not eligible.)

Established in 1959, this award honors American archival pioneer Waldo Gifford Leland (1879-1966), president of the Society of American Archivists in the1940s and one of the driving forces behind the founding of the National Archives.

Announcing Guidelines for Developing and Supporting Grant-Funded Positions in LAM

Rachael Woody — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:21:42 GMT

Announcing Guidelines for Developing and Supporting Grant-Funded Positions in LAM

Members of the DLF Labor Working Group's subgroup on Contingency and Precarity are pleased to announce our recommendation document: "Do Better" - Love(,) Us: Guidelines for Developing and Supporting Grant-Funded Positions in Digital Libraries, Archives, and Museums

You can read it on https://dobetterlabor.com/

or download the PDF at https://dobetterlabor.com/download/Do-Better-Love-Us-Grant-Guidelines.pdf

We are grateful to the community members who provided feedback during our open comment period and those who joined the group for the final revisions.

In solidarity,

Ruth Tillman

Call: SAA Seeking Mentors

Rachael Woody — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 01:01:55 GMT

As you might know, the Society of American Archivists runs a Mentoring Program for its members. Information about the program can be found here:
http://www2.archivists.org/membership/mentoring

SAA's Mentoring Program is designed to bring together members with shared interest in different aspects of the archival profession. The goal is to cultivate career development and communication between members with areas of expertise and members who want to build their knowledge within those areas.

In addition to seeking general career advice, we currently have someone waiting for a mentor in Seattle, specifically.

If you feel you have something to offer our newest colleagues, please consider signing up to be a mentor. You can submit an application to the program here:
http://www2.archivists.org/membership/mentoring/application (click on "Apply to be a mentor").

For those of you who have been mentors or proteges, thank you for participating in the program!

Thank you for your consideration,
Alison Clemens
SAA Mentoring Program
alison.clemens@gmail.com

Apply for an Internship Stipend from the NAGARA Internship Program

Rachael Woody — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:57:31 GMT

Do you know students who are interested in archives or records management or want to know more about the work of government records professionals? Then tell them to check out and apply for the NAGARA Internship Program!

The NAGARA Internship Program provides a $1,500 stipend to each of two students enrolled in archival and/or records management graduate programs. The internships will occur during the Summer of 2020 at one of two locations:

~ Greene County Records Center and Archives (Ohio) ~
~ Seattle Municipal Archives (Washington) ~

In addition to providing institutions and students opportunities for collaboration, the Internship Program seeks to create good will with institutions and students where both parties can learn from each other and from the experience. Descriptions of the internship projects, student requirements, and application forms can be found here on the NAGARA website.

Applications are being accepted now through February 28, 2020 and winners will be announced April 1, 2020. We invite you to forward this e-mail, or share the attached flyer, with students you know who might be interested in such an opportunity!

Call: Edit-a-thon of SNAC Records Related to North American Anthropology and Archaeology - Spring of 2020

Rachael Woody — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:08:32 GMT

Dear colleagues,

We’re planning an edit-a-thon of SNAC records related to North American anthropology and archaeology for the spring of 2020. We welcome individuals working with archival material in these fields, and anyone else interested, to participate. You do not need to have any prior knowledge of SNAC.

For more information, and to fill out a brief survey about participating, visit: https://forms.gle/m61N8CHBCJTpoLGn7

Goals of this edit-a-thon

1. Facilitate access to archival material that has been dispersed to multiple repositories.

2. Create more and fuller records for Indigenous people and any other historically unrecognized individuals in these fields.

3. Facilitate knowledge sharing of related archival material through a community effort.

What is SNAC?

From the SNAC website: “SNAC is a free, online resource that helps users discover biographical and historical information about persons, families, and organizations that created or are documented in historical resources (primary source documents) and their connections to one another. Users can locate archival collections and related resources held at cultural heritage institutions around the world.”

Project structure and participation options

The edit-a-thon will be in Spring 2020 (exact dates TBD). Participants will have SNAC training sometime in January-March 2020. Both the training and edit-a-thon can be done remotely.

For those not able or interested in doing SNAC training or the edit-a-thon, contributing to a list of records to be edited or enhanced by others would be equally valuable. Please fill out this brief survey if you are interested in participating at any level: https://forms.gle/m61N8CHBCJTpoLGn7

Participating in any capacity is unpaid - if this represents a hardship for you, or makes it impossible for you to participate, let us know in the survey feedback section so we can address it in further planning stages.

About us

Katherine Meyers Satriano is the Associate Archivist at the Harvard Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Irene Gates was formerly the Temporary Archivist at the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, and is now a project archivist at the Harvard Law School Library.

Scholarship Alert: Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship Applications Solicited

Rachael Woody — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:37:40 GMT

Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship Applications Solicited

MAC is soliciting applications for the 2020 Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Students of Color (http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley). The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students of color pursuing graduate education in archival administration and to encourage ethnic diversification of the MAC membership and of the archival profession as a whole. Two $750 scholarships, accompanied by one-year memberships to MAC, will be awarded.

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must be of African, American Indian, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Latinx decent; must be a student currently enrolled in or accepted in a graduate, multicourse program in archival administration; and must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in their academic program. If the program is not listed in the SAA Directory of Archival Education, http://www2.archivists.org/dae, the applicant must provide proof of the multicourse standard by submitting copies of course descriptions from the institution’s current departmental catalog. The applicant must also be either a resident of the MAC region or registered in a qualified program, onsite or online, that is based in the MAC region.

Applications are due March 1, 2020 and must include the following documents:

Completed Application Form (pdf), available at http://www.midwestarchives.org/motley

Transcript from the applicant's most recent academic program (unofficial transcript is acceptable)

Essay of not more than 500 words outlining the applicant's interests and future goals in archival administration

Two letters of recommendation.

Completed applications should be sent to:

Lara Friedman-Shedlov

Description and Access Archivist

Kautz Family YMCA Archives

University of Minnesota Libraries

318 Elemer L. Andersen Library

222 21st Ave S, Ste 318

Minneapolis, MN 55405

Telephone: 612-626-7972

Email: Ldfs@umn.edu

Applications must be emailed or postmarked by March 1, 2020.

Awards will be announced no later than June 1, 2020.

Call for NWA Election Nominations!

Rachael Woody — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:51:35 GMT

It seems like we just elected a new group of officers and yet we're already looking for the next batch. Are you interested in running? Or if that's too much to commitment at this point: do you think you might be interested in running, maybe? If so, nominate yourself. If you know someone who you think would be a good candidate then please nominate them too.

Elections typically occur around March so you still have lots of time to consider running, think of great candidates, and even change your mind a couple of times.

Officers in the next election will be:

Vice-President / President-Elect
Idaho Representative
Oregon Representative
Montana Representative

I sincerely hope you will be one of them!

The following link goes to the survey which is anonymous and can be submitted multiple times https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NWA2020Nominations. Should you have any issues with it or any questions about running for office or about this year's elections in general do not hesitate to reach out and let me know.

Thank you for your assistance,
Bryce Henry (bhenry@pdx.edu)
2020 Nominating Committee Chair & Past-President

Resource: DLF Labor Working Group Publishes Extensive List of Labor Resources

Rachael Woody — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 23:15:33 GMT

The DLF Labor Working Group has just posted an extensive list of groups and campaigns working on labor issues in and around LAM, as well as key resources and publications. You can find it on the Labor WG wiki as a table or as a list.

NWA is on the list for our job policy requiring salary, the Archivist-in-Residence program, and the salary survey conducted last spring.

To recommend a group or campaign for the list, use this form.

Survey: The Role of Accessioning in Effective Archival Stewardship

Rachael Woody — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 18:18:20 GMT

Hello!

My name is Rosemary K. J. Davis and I’m the Accessioning Archivist at Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. I’m collaborating with Meaghan O’Riordan, Accessioning Archivist at Emory’s Rose Library, on a long-term research project focused on archival accessioning. We’re interested in making accessioning work more visible in every way, primarily by illuminating the sorts of labor and relationships required in order to steward archival collections during the initial phases of acquisition and accessioning. We want to ground our research in the firsthand experiences of people directly involved in this work.

To that end, we have crafted a survey that collects information and experiences related to the intellectual, emotional, and physical labors involved in archival accessioning.

https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Vza9JzfyNvQSZ7

Developing a better understanding of how repositories define and navigate accessioning is crucial to performing special collections stewardship that is rooted in transparency and mutual trust between all parties, and ultimately results in richer archival description, faster processing of materials, and greater access for researchers. What’s more, raising the visibility of individuals performing accessioning work will hopefully contribute to the creation of an empathetic and engaged community of practice, while also making this work's value more readily apparent throughout archival profession.

This survey will be open through December 20, 2019.

We encourage you to give yourself plenty of time to give specific and thoughtful answers. We’re interested in collecting information about the nuts and bolts of accessioning work, but we also want to hear about how this work is valued, how individuals navigate the complexities involved in their work, and how a more supportive community of practice might emerge.

Thank you all for your time and feel free to reach out to us with questions: accessioningresearch@gmail.com.

All best,

Rosemary K. J. Davis

Accessioning Archivist

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University

Meaghan O’Riordan

Accessioning Archivist

Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

The Archivist-in-Residence Application is OPEN!

Rachael Woody — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 01:17:57 GMT

Northwest Archivists, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of the Archivist-in-Residence application! Please read on for more information about this important pilot program and for links to residency criteria and application.

Problem: Unpaid internships have become a problem in our profession. They serve as a barrier to entry into our field, especially along the lines of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and class, contributing to an imbalance in our profession. Unless an individual is willing and able to work without compensation, they are deemed unqualified for even entry level work in the field.

Second Problem: Many institutions in the Pacific NW rely on internships to complete project work. While some do have the resources to fund internships, many others do not. Many archival programs would like to invest in the next generation of professionals through training programs and internships but are severely limited by their budgets.

Solution: NWA will set the example for how we can combat unethical practices, support interns, and assist under-resourced institutions though the Archivist-in-Residence program.

Northwest Archivists, Inc. is offering a $5,000 stipend for one graduate student (or recent graduate within two years) to receive an Archivist-in-Residence opportunity. The purpose of this residency is two-fold: 1. To offer upcoming and new professionals with paid career development opportunities to apply knowledge in archives, libraries, museums, or a related field; and 2. To provide an opportunity for archival organizations to work toward the long term goal of eliminating unpaid work within the field. The residency may last up to 12 weeks during the summer months.The resident will receive a one-year complimentary membership to Northwest Archivists.

This is a unique experience for a new professional to develop a project based on their goals and skills and work directly with an organization to determine the project’s scope, goals, and outcomes. The Archivist-in-Residence will be managed by an on-site supervisor assigned by the host organization, though the resident may interact and work under the temporary direction of a number of other employees depending on the scope of the project.

Please read the Archivist-in-Residence criteria document for more information on resident, host organization, and proposed project requirements. More program details can be found here and application here.

The NWA Paid Internship Committee would like to thank NWA membership and our Gold-level sponsors for their support of the Archivist-in-Residence program.

NWA Member Publishes Copyright Article

Rachael Woody — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:31:15 GMT

NWA Member Publishes Copyright Article!

Oregon Historical Society's Dana Miller (Collections Management Librarian) and University of Nevada, Reno's Teresa Auch Schultz co-wrote an article for the Journal of Copyright in Education and Librarianship titled "Academic Special Collections and the Myths of Copyright". Dana and Teresa (and some excellent panelists) presented on this topic at SAA in Austin. Access the article via https://www.jcel-pub.org/jcel/issue/view/1501.

Job Alert: Montana Historical Society Photograph Archivist

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 21:24:34 GMT

Montana Historical Society Photograph Archivist – Closes November 24, 2019

Photograph Archivist

Montana Historical Society

Helena, MT

$31,312.00 - $35,360.00 Annually

This is a full-time, permanent position to arrange, preserve, describe, catalog and provide access to the still and moving image collections at the MHS Research Center. The Photograph Archivist is responsible for evaluating, arranging, describing, and providing access to a wide variety of still and moving images, responding to inquiries about the materials in the Photograph Archives’ collection, and is responsible for the care of existing collections and the assessment and acquisition of new collections.

Education/Experience: This position requires skills and abilities typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree in history, American studies, or a related field and the completion of a Master's degree in Library Science, history, photograph or moving image preservation or a related field.

Please visit this website for a full description of the position and to apply.

Contact: Molly Kruckenberg, MHS Research Center Manager, mkruckenberg@mt.gov.

Event: Editing as Activism: Edit-A-Thon to Correct Systemic Bias in Wikipedia

Rachael Woody — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:41:31 GMT

Editing as Activism: Edit-A-Thon to Correct Systemic Bias in Wikipedia

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019

Time: 9 AM-1 PM

Location: University of Washington Libraries Research Commons, Allen Library South

RSVP form: bit.ly/2nZQL9f

Facebook event: bit.ly/30FdS6h

Help address the systematic biases relating to gender, race, and social class that lead to underrepresentation of topics, people, and organizations on Wikipedia!
Editors of all levels of experience welcome!
Edit and create pages that improve Wikipedia's coverage of historically marginalized communities with an emphasis on labor history found in the Labor Archives of Washington.
Novice editors encouraged to attend an advance online tutorial that will be available to registrants. Support for beginners will be available onsite!
For experts, we will also have specialized help for working with Wikidata.
Bring your laptops and power cords. A limited number of laptops will be available for loan.
We will share a list of books, articles, and archival finding aids to edit with or editors can bring their own. A list of suggested entries and archival collections to add will be provided. We will help teach new editors how to edit at this workshop!
All are welcome; this event is geared towards University of Washington student, faculty, and community members.
Light refreshments will be served.

Event: UW Special Collections Friends and Family Open House

Rachael Woody — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 23:34:00 GMT

Special Collections Friends and Family Open House

When: Wednesday October 23^rd, 5:30-7:30

Where: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections Reading Room (Allen Library South Basement)

What: Join us for a unique opportunity to visit Special Collections at the University of Washington Libraries at an Open House in honor of October's National Archives Month! Learn about some of the major collecting areas in Special Collections, see a selection of unique and rare materials up close, meet librarians and archival staff, take a tour of the current exhibit, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how archives work. Light snacks will be provided and kids are welcome to attend!

More information here.

Paid Internship Alert: U of O Thomas Internship

Rachael Woody — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 23:26:20 GMT

Thomas Internship in Archival Processing

University of Oregon Libraries

Special Collections and University Archives

12-20 hrs/wk at $16/hr.

Link to application portal: https://library.uoregon.edu/admnpers/thomasintern

The University of Oregon Special Collections and University Archives is offering a paid internship to graduate students currently enrolled in a Library and Information Science or Public History program.

The Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Oregon is the largest historical repository in the State of Oregon. The collections include over 200,000 monographs, 21,000 linear feet of personal papers and organizational records, 19,000 linear feet of University Archives, 400,000 photographs, 5,000 architectural drawings, 5,000 original drawings and illustrations, and over 20,000 broadsides, pamphlets, autographs, and pieces of ephemera. Among the most notable holdings are the Ken Kesey papers, Abigail Scott Duniway papers, Senator Wayne Morse papers, Paul Wiener papers, James Ivory papers, Ursula Le Guin papers, Doris Ulmann photographs, works by authors and illustrators of children's literature, and the Major Lee Moorhouse photographs of Native Americans. The rare book collection contains the earliest titles printed in Oregon, modern fine press publications, Asian art books collected by Gertrude Bass Warner, pulp fiction and magazines, miniature books, Victorian-era English literature and historical novels, and a children’s literature collection.

The Thomas Intern will serve an instrumental role in increasing the accessibility of Special Collections and University Archives holdings related to the history of journalism and publishing in the Pacific Northwest. Under the supervision of the Lead Processing Archivist, the intern will be assigned a minimum of three collections of increasing size and complexity over the course of the internship period. The project will culminate in the intern independently managing a midsize processing project. They will be responsible for processing archival collections in a variety of formats using professional standards and best practices, including “More Product, Less Process” processing techniques. The Thomas Intern will become familiar with standard workflows related to all operations of Special Collections and University Archives technical services work, particularly processing and circulation.

This individual will learn to utilize ArchivesSpace and Oxygen XML Editor to create online DACS compliant, EAD finding aids. The intern will also become familiar SCUA workflows for ExLibris Alma/Primo, and learn to edit records to prepare processed collections for circulation to patrons.

Technical services duties will include:

• Surveying, inventorying, and researching collections before processing

• Physical rehousing and basic preservation of collection materials

• Physical and intellectual arrangement of collection material

• Metadata remediation and creation in ArchivesSpace, including the creation of accession records, resource records, and descriptive finding aids

• Editing EAD finding aids using Oxygen XML Editor and uploading them to Archives West

• Barcoding collections, and editing records in ExLibris Alma/Primo to prepare materials for circulation

• Other duties as assigned

The Thomas Intern will also be required to provide reference services in the Special Collections and University Archives reading room two hours a week, and may serve additional public services hours on the registration desk as needed.

Hours and Salary Range: This position is part-time, temporary (for the duration of enrollment, plus a quarter past graduation) averaging 12-20 hours per week. Graduate Student Interns may work full-time if not enrolled in course work during an interim summer session or quarter past grad. $16.00 hourly, with sick time. This position is not benefits eligible.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in an ALA accredited graduate program for Library and Information Science or Public History masters or PhD program

• Specific degree emphasis on archives management or strong interest in the archival profession

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to progress toward goals in an environment with many competing priorities and projects

• Strong computer skills and a willingness to learn new applications and programs

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently or in groups

How to Apply:

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a graduate program for the upcoming term of appointment for a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours toward the degree throughout the term.

Please submit by mail or email a cover letter and resume to:

Alexandra Bisio

Special Collections & University Archives

University of Oregon Libraries

1501 Kincaid Street

Eugene, OR 97403-1299

bisio@uoregon.edu

Free Webinar: NABS Rights & Records

Rachael Woody — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:06:36 GMT

Free | registration: http://bit.ly/2mL6cAS

RIGHTS & RECORDS

WEBINAR SERIES

October 14, 2019

2:00pm CDT

This year as part of Indigenous Peoples' Day, join the National Native American Boarding School (NABS) Healing Coalition at 2pm Central Time for the webinar "Digital Access to Dispersed Records: A Look at Native American Boarding School Records," sponsored by the SAA Native American Archivists and Human Rights Archives Sections! This live webcast will discuss NABS’s initiative to identify and collect nationally dispersed Native American boarding school records discovered in various institutions including libraries, state/federal archives, universities, and colleges, and how to implement digital access to these vital records.

Digital Access to Dispersed Records:

A Look at Native American Boarding School Records

Guest Presenters

Christine Diindiisi McCleave, enrolled citizen of Turtle Mountain Ojibwe Nation & Executive Director of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition

Dr. Rose Miron, Director of the D’Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies at the Newberry Library in Chicago a collaboration between Human Rights Archives & Native American Archives Sections of the Society of American Archivist and the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition

City of Portland: PDX ReMIX (Archives and Art) Opportunity

Rachael Woody — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 19:59:47 GMT

Hello All!

Happy Archives Month!

We wanted to let you know we are trying something new to celebrate Archives Month this year. We are hosting an art contest called PDX ReMIX. It started on 9/16 and will close on 10/15. We would love help getting the word out to everyone, including your creative friends, co-workers, neighbors, family, students, etc.

What it is:

We’ve got the photos; you have the imagination. We want you to create something new out of something old, and we encourage you to have some fun with it. There are 12 historical photos to work with and you can use as many of the images as you want into your art.

How it works:

Anyone can participate, including students. To start your artwork, you choose from 12 preselected photos from our historical collections (available in Efiles) The work can be almost* anything - redaction poetry, GIFs, collages, coloring pages, creative writing, memes, or other creative interventions. Its art, so get creative! Each person can submit up to 3 works based on those pre-selected images.

A panel of local judges will select winners based on creativity and originality of the entry. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for both adult and youth categories. There is also a People’s Choice award.

Go to the submission page for more details and a link to the pre-selected images.

Timing

Contest Opens – Monday, September 16th (8 AM)

Contest Closes – Tuesday, October 15th (5PM)

Judging – Wednesday, October 16th to October, Wednesday October 30th

Results Announced – Thursday, October 31st

Mary Hansen
Reference Archivist

She/Her/Hers
City of Portland Archives & Records Center
503.865.4103
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/archives
efiles.portlandoregon.gov

twitter: @PDXArchives

Sherrer Memorial Lecture at Lewis & Clark Oct. 4

Rachael Woody — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 19:55:13 GMT

Please join us at Lewis & Clark College on Friday, October 4 at 3 PM for the 20th annual Johannah Sherrer Memorial Lecture in Library Service in Gregg Pavilion.

Heather Wolfe, Curator of Manuscripts at the Folger Shakespeare Library, will present "Special Collections as Humanities and Science Lab: Getting Students Excited about Primary Sources"

Heather Wolfe is Curator of Manuscripts at the Folger Shakespeare Library. She received an MLIS from UCLA and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. She is currently principal investigator of Early Modern Manuscripts Online (emmo.folger.edu), co-principal investigator of Shakespeare’s World (shakespearesworld.org), curator of Shakespeare Documented (shakespearedocumented.org) and is co-director of the multi-year, $1.5 million research project Before 'Farm to Table': Early Modern Foodways and Cultures, a Mellon initiative in collaborative research at the Folger Institute of the Folger Shakespeare Library. Her first book, Elizabeth Cary, Lady Falkland: Life and Letters (2000) received the Josephine Roberts Scholarly Edition Award from the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women. She has written widely on the intersections between manuscript and print culture in early modern England, and also edited The Trevelyon Miscellany of 1608 (2007), The Literary Career and Legacy of Elizabeth Cary (2007), and, with Alan Stewart, Letterwriting in Renaissance England (2004). Her most recent research explores the social circulation of writing paper and blank books. Her essay “The Material Culture of Record-Keeping in Early Modern England,” co-written with Peter Stallybrass, received the 2019 Archival History Article Award from the Society of American Archivists.

A reception will follow the lecture. For parking and transportation information, please see https://www.lclark.edu/visit/directions/

Sincerely,

Elaine Hirsch

Associate Director

Watzek Library

Lewis & Clark

Job Alert: City of Portland Business Systems Analyst II - Closes September 23, 2019

Rachael Woody — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:33:21 GMT

View full job post here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/2562740/business-systems-analyst-ii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

This position is with the Portland City Attorney’s office and supports the Legal Records Management Team. The Legal Records Management Team provides legal advice to City officials on public records requests, legal holds, e-discovery and other legal records management issues. The team handles legal issues related to public records and subpoenas; oversees the Citywide public records request software system (Currently GovQA); initiates and manages legal holds; provides legal records training to City employees; performs electronic records searches for elected officials; and supports e-discovery efforts office-wide.

Salary range: $65,811.00 - $109,491.00 Annually

Archivist in Residence Program Approved!

Rachael Woody — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 23:24:27 GMT

ANNOUNCEMENT: ARCHIVIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM APPROVED

Dear Northwest Archivist Members,

It is with profound excitement that we announce the NWA Archivist in Residence program is officially approved for a 1-year pilot program! Now that the NWA Paid Internship Committee has received program approval we turn our attention to fundraising.

Please consider donating to the Archivist in Residence program via NWA’s new donation page. And don’t forget to check if your institution or partner’s company provides matching donations! As NWA is a nonprofit, all donations are tax deductible.

The Archivist in Residence program will be administered by the NWA Paid Internship Committee under the auspices of the Northwest Archivists, Inc. nonprofit corporation. As with the other NWA scholarship and continuing education award committees, this program follows their precedent and will similarly solicit applications for project proposals submitted jointly by the intern and a host institution. As part of the program criteria, the awardee will be responsible for submitting a description of the project with lessons-learned for publication on NWA’s blog.

Value to NWA and Membership: This program is intended to support a paid internship in an effort to establish more ethical labor practices and advocate for the value of archives professionals. As NWA’s core mission is to support archives and archives professionals in the region, this program demonstrably helps NWA fulfill this role by stating the unequivocal value of archival work.

Additionally:

• The award will be allotted to a person to carry out work at an institution within the NWA region; potentially improving the health of that institution and, therefore, the health of NWA membership. 

• The program will attract competitive professional candidates to the region.

• The program will assist in setting a standard that professional internships should be paid, and through the course of the program resources and models will be made available for membership to emulate -- leading to the establishment of their own paid internships.

• Housing the program within NWA will add to the benefits this group provides its membership, and will raise NWA’s visibility; potentially increasing membership.

• Through this program, NWA will contribute to the national conversation with a specific example of how regional groups can advocate for the value of archives and archives professionals.

• NWA’s support of this program will set an example and encourage other member institutions, regional groups, and national groups to also engage in this work; leading to increased financial health in the profession, benefiting all NWA members.

Look for additional program details in the coming weeks as we finalize the application process. But, right now we need your support! Please consider making a donation to NWA’s Archivist in Residence program via the new NWA Donation page. Membership and corporate donations will determine to what level we can fund a professional internship for summer 2020.

In addition to the Archivist in Residence program, you may also donate to At-Large Student Scholarship, the Native American Collections Roundtable Scholarship, the Professional Development Scholarship, or the General Fund via the new NWA Donations page.

Thank you for your help to support NWA’s Archivist in Residence program and your commitment to the fair and ethical practice of paid internships.

Thank you,

The NWA Paid Internship Exploratory Committee

Rachael Cristine Woody, Rachael Cristine Consulting LLC (Chair, Oregon)

Laura Cray, Oregon Historical Society (Oregon)

Sara Piasecki, Anchorage Museum (Alaska)

Rachel Thomas, George Fox University (Oregon)

Kathryn Kramer, C.M. Russell Museum (Montana)

Erin Stoddart, University of Oregon (Oregon)

Veronica Denison, University of Alaska (Alaska)

Check out The American Archivist Reviews Portal and Call for Reviewers

Rachael Woody — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:12:04 GMT

Check out The American Archivist Reviews Portal

The American Archivist Reviews Portal complements the journal’s reviews as a space for evaluations of software, tools, digital projects, services, websites, and resources that archivists create and use. Visit the Reviews Portal to learn how these resources are used for the preservation and stewardship of digital archival material, as well as generating greater engagement with users.

Recent reviews on the Reviews Portal:

Trello
Homosaurus and the Digital Transgender Archive
Still so Much to Learn: Star Trek and the Archives
They're Digging in the Wrong Place: the Influence of Indiana Jones on the Archives

Visit the portal at https://reviews.americanarchivist.org/.

Reviewers Wanted

Are you interested in writing a review for The American Archivist Reviews Portal? We need reviewers to assess digital collections and exhibits, as well as digital tools, platforms, and other resources that archivists use. We strongly encourage reviews from new professionals and students. Our editors are available to help writers throughout the entire review process.

Reviews of software, websites, or other digital tools and resources should be 500 to 750 words. Microreviews of monographs, journal articles, blogs or apps should be 100 to 200 words. Guidelines for writing reviews are available on the Reviews Portal. Reviewers can select a resource or work with the reviews coordinator to choose a resource.

If you are interested in authoring a review or have any questions, please contact the Reviews Portal Coordinator, Gloria Gonzalez (gloria@zepheira.com).

Job Alert: Orbis Cascade Unique and Local Content Program Manager

Rachael Woody — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:46:49 GMT

Program Manager, Unique and Local Content

Original post: https://www.orbiscascade.org/program-manager-unique-and-local-content/

This recruitment is being re-opened with clarifications to position profile and salary.

The Orbis Cascade Alliance, a consortium serving 38 academic libraries in the Pacific Northwest, seeks a service-oriented Program Manager for Unique and Local Content. The ULC program encompasses consortial work around archives, special collections, digital assets and repositories, and OER. The incumbent will advance consortial efforts through active collaboration with members, consortium staff, and external partners.

The Program Manager for ULC works to support our visionary consortial mission: The Orbis Cascade Alliance pushes the boundaries of what is possible in libraries through strategic collaboration in the Pacific Northwest. To advance member institutions, we create and deliver innovative, sustainable, and essential library programs and resources. Following adoption of this mission statement, the Alliance has embarked on a new strategic plan. By building upon successful core services such as Archives West and implementing strategic initiatives around digital assets, discovery, IRs and OER, the ULC Program Manager will play a vital role in the strategic plan and the consortium's mission.

We seek creative, collaborative candidates who can advance our success with unique and local content services. The ideal candidate brings leadership capacity, exceptional communication skills, ability to work at the leading edge of the profession, and fluency with technical standards. We seek candidates who will enhance and support an inclusive, diverse work environment, and bring cultural competence to the design and delivery of consortial services.

Job Summary 

The Program Manager for Unique and Local Content reports to the Executive Director and works with member libraries, vendors, consortium staff, and Alliance teams to oversee, coordinate, develop, and assess the Unique and Local Content Program.

Major duties include:

Leading the Archives & Manuscript Collections service, which supports access to archival and manuscript collections through Archives West, and a consortial implementation of ArchivesSpace.
Supporting strategic efforts around new modes of teaching, scholarship, and publication. Current initiatives address areas such as OER and institutional repositories.
Overseeing and coordinating projects around the development, stewardship, preservation, and dissemination of unique and local content in the Alliance.

Work is non-routine and requires collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and diplomacy. This position exercises independence, sound judgment, and leadership in overseeing large, complex, distributed, and high-profile projects.

Additional expectations of all Alliance program managers include:

Lead or otherwise participate in new initiatives.
Lead efforts to standardize workflows and system configuration.
Propose and monitor program budget.
Engage in professional activities that develop professional skills and enhance the profile and operations of the Alliance.
Maintain an awareness of all Alliance programs; communicate with other programs and help coordinate activities across the consortium.
Demonstrate leadership in implementing and extending the Alliance Strategic Plan

Required Qualifications

Graduate degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Equivalency may include but is not limited to: A graduate degree combined with demonstrated success in leading complex, collaborative work in archives, special collections, or digital scholarship.
A progressively responsible, well-rounded record of related experience, such as five years of cumulative experience in archives, libraries, non-profits, consortia, or education.
Demonstrated expertise with EAD, Dublin Core, and MARC. Broad experience applying technical standards for discovery and management of unique content.
Technical proficiency that supports collaboration with IT vendors and systems staff.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to interpret and synthesize ambiguous information to formulate a coherent message to diverse stakeholders.
Outstanding organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills; ability to detect and anticipate problems and develop solutions.
Support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment
Demonstrated ability to:
- Provide responsive service to stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and varied responsibilities;
- Represent the ULC Program to members, external partners, and the library community broadly;
- Manage collaborative projects with a team of colleagues distributed over a wide geographic area; and
- Adapt to the rapidly evolving information environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent, advanced experience with technical management of archival collections
Experience managing large-scale digital collections
Experience with ArchivesSpace and/or ExLibris products
Demonstrated experience managing complex, sustained, high-profile projects for a distributed team
Experience with externally funded projects, such as grants
Experience with training and/or instructional design
Demonstrated skill in public speaking

Physical Conditions

The employee may work remotely within the Portland, Oregon or Eugene, Oregon metro areas, or work from our Eugene, Oregon office.
Ability to travel occasionally within the Pacific Northwest to attend meetings or support members
Ability to work independently, with most work done at a computer.

Appointment and Salary: Salary based on experience and qualifications: minimum $64,269; median: $75,610; maximum $86,952. This position is a full time, twelve-month exempt position; the Alliance does not use a rank or tenure system. Benefits include 20 days of vacation, a generous retirement plan, and paid premiums for employee and all dependents for health/dental/life/disability insurance. A summary of benefits is available at https://www.orbiscascade.org/orbis-cascade-alliance-employee-benefits/

To apply: Please send a CV, cover letter, and three (3) professional references to jobs@orbiscascade.org. Applications received by September 3rd will receive first consideration. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin, and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Orbis Cascade Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace.

Job Alert: Washington County Museum Cultural Resource Manager - Closes September 16, 2019

Rachael Woody — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 21:33:05 GMT

Cultural Resources Manager

Washington County Museum

The Cultural Resources Manager ensures that the museum’s cultural resources are well cared for, organized, and accessible for the benefit of the community.

Washington County Museum is an independent non-profit museum located on the Portland Community College - Rock Creek Campus. We support the thriving cultural ecology of the region through exhibits, programs and events, and our archive and library. This position will be the fifth member of a highly collaborative team. Our workplace values staff as whole people and we nurture and respect different backgrounds and perspectives.

Position in Organization

Reports to: Co-Directors

Responsible for: Cultural resources interns & volunteers

Location: Primarily at museum with occasional off-site work

Key Duties

Manage all aspects of cultural resources and care, following and implementing accepted museum professional standards and practices.
Assist guest curators with exhibits while fostering cross-department collaboration and community engagement.
Assist community members and scholars with research requests.
Ensure accurate numbering, cataloging, photographing, and labeling specimens already in the collection, as well as those added to the collection.
Recruit, develop, and supervise interns and volunteers; maintain an active student internship program.
Develop and maintain cultural resources management plans and policies.
Assist with raising funds through direct donations, grants, or earned income development to expand collection, update facilities, or support research efforts.
Propose strategic acquisitions for presentation to Co-Directors and Collections Committee to diversify our current cultural resources.
Actively participate in community engagement through committee work, guided tours, and public speaking.
Steward significant stories within our communities both past and present.

All-Staff Responsibilities

Advance the museum’s mission, vision, and values in the delivery of your work and interpersonal conduct.
Support membership and public support through excellent, informed customer service.
Assist with additional tasks as needed to foster overall health of the organization.

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
3+ years of progressively expanding museum expertise in collections management, exhibit development, and research.
Experience working with collections management software; Past Perfect preferred.
Must be resourceful, creative, and have the ability and desire to work collaboratively with museum staff and community members.
Demonstrated professional communication skills, both written and oral.
Physical ability to do basic bending, stooping, climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Experience working in a culturally responsive way with people of diverse cultural backgrounds, ages, and lived experiences.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with employer-sponsored health benefits and vacation time with a starting annual salary of $42,000 depending on experience.

Position is located at Washington County Museum on the Portland Community College - Rock Creek Campus, 17677 NW Springville Rd, Portland OR 97229, and requires limited travel throughout the region.

No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship is available at this time.

Hiring process

Initial application (Phase I):

Applications must include a minimum of (1) a letter of interest tailored to this position along with (2) a resume and/or CV to be considered. Email your application materials and any other supporting documentation showcasing your fit for this position to: info@washingtoncountymuseum.org no later than 5pm on September 16, 2019.

Follow-up (Phase II):

Supplemental questions will be sent to applicants who meet the position requirements on Friday September 27th. Responses will be due back Friday, October 4th at 5pm.

Note that we will attempt to contact all applicants. In the event that applicant volume is too high, only those applicants being moved on to Phase II will be contacted.

Once all the supplemental question responses and application materials have been carefully reviewed we will determine a few finalists for interviews. All Phase II applicants will be contacted and informed if they were not selected, or to arrange interview times.

Target start date for the position is November 4th.

Job Alert: Oregon State University Public Services Unit Supervisor - Closes August 15, 2019

Rachael Woody — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:29:43 GMT

Public Services Unit Supervisor: Professional Faculty / Manager-Librarian I: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/79152

Position open through August 15 – for full consideration please apply by August 1.

The Special Collections and Archives Research Center at Oregon State University Libraries seeks a service-oriented, user-focused Public Services Unit Supervisor with a strong commitment to access to lead our public services operations. Reporting to the Director of the Special Collections and Archives Research Center, the Public Services Unit Supervisor has primary responsibility for managing and coordinating all reading room and remote reference activities. In conjunction with department colleagues, this position provides effective research support, optimizes access systems, and proposes new services and workflows as appropriate.

The successful candidate will demonstrate ability for and commitment to providing responsive, personable, and expert public service. The Public Services Unit Supervisor will join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to collaboratively advancing the Center’s educational and access missions. Working closely with curators and other department staff, the Supervisor interacts positively and inclusively with students, faculty, and the public, guiding users in how to find, use, and evaluate relevant resources, explaining techniques, policies, and procedures, and empowering individuals to conduct archival research. The Supervisor is a professional faculty member in the Oregon State University Libraries and Press, developing and nurturing relationships with colleagues inside and outside the library, and participate in shared governance of OSULP and OSU.

The position supervises one Library Technician 3 classified position and a rotation of student assistants with public service duties. The position mobilizes these resources and others to establish a welcoming and secure environment, data-driven operations, and public service excellence in a lively special collections environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
2-5 years experience providing effective and efficient public services in a special collections, archives, or cultural heritage environment, including using physical and digital collections to answer reference questions
Minimum 2 recent years supervisory experience
Currency with professional best practices and current standards for reference and access services in special collections settings, including a thorough understanding of privacy, confidentiality, copyright and use issues; ability to work with sensitive information with integrity and discretion
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; commitment to fostering a collaborative and communicative work environment
Demonstrated ability for data-driven decision making; working with spreadsheets and statistics reporting
Positive attitude, flexibility, and enthusiasm for fostering public understanding of and access to cultural heritage collections
Commitment to civility, diversity, equity, and inclusion in interactions, practice, and relationships
Excellent oral communication, writing, and organizational skills, including the ability to problem-solve and enforce policies through diplomatic, adaptable, and pragmatic approaches

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent experience
Supervisory experience in a cultural heritage environment
Knowledge of Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo
Thorough knowledge of library and archival standards and vocabularies, including EAD, DACS, MARC, RDA, LCSH, and the RBMS/SAA Standardized Statistical Measures and Metrics for Public Service
Familiarity with archival content management systems, such as Archon, Archivists’ Toolkit, or ArchiveSpace

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU STANDARD 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.

This position is not eligible for OSU’s dual hire initiative; this position is not represented by a union.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Salary, Rank, and Benefits:

Appointment Type: Administrative / Professional Faculty (non tenure track)

Class: Manager I - Library and Museum

Salary: $51,000 (Salary range for classification $47,820--$81,372)

Environment: The Special Collections and Archives Research Center is located on the 5th floor of The Valley Library, and features secure, climate-controlled storage, exhibit spaces, a lively reading room, dedicated classrooms, and professional digital production unit. SCARC faculty and staff work to maximize discoverability and use of our collections for a broad range of researchers, through teaching, expert public services, digitization, and more. SCARC stimulates and enriches the research and teaching endeavors of Oregon State University through primary sources. As part of the University's land grant mission, SCARC makes these resources available to the OSU community, Oregonians, and the larger community of scholars and independent researchers. As the repository for and steward of the Libraries' rare and unique materials, we build distinctive and unique collections in our signature areas: natural resources, the history of science, university history, and Oregon's multicultural communities; we are also home to the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives and the OSU Queer Archives. These collections encompass manuscripts, archives, rare books, oral histories, photographs, ephemera, audio/visual materials, electronic and born digital records.

To achieve this mission, the Special Collections and Archives Research Center:

Provides unique opportunities for teaching and learning
Facilitates discovery through online access to SCARC collections
Provides responsive, personable, and expert public service
Assists communities in collecting, managing, preserving, and making their histories accessible
Promotes access to and preservation of SCARC collections by collaborating within the OSU Libraries, the University, and regional primary resource communities
Engages high-achieving students through experiential learning opportunities

OSU Libraries and Press (OSULP) is uniquely positioned at the heart of the university, and the collective efforts of its 100 faculty and staff reach across traditional boundaries between colleges and disciplines, students and faculty, the academy and the public. OSULP faculty use their professional experience and expertise to make contributions and build relationships across the OSU community and beyond. OSULP's resources - in the form of collections, spaces, services, faculty and staff - support learning, world-class research, and scholarship in all disciplines. OSULP provides employment and critical skill-building experiences for approximately 100 student employees, while OSULP faculty also offer numerous mentored experiential learning opportunities that give students a chance to deploy and develop their growing disciplinary knowledge in new and impactful ways.

In all of its activities, OSULP strives to support and grow OSU's diverse community and provide an inclusive environment where equity of access fosters equality of opportunity. All OSULP faculty are responsible for helping ensure that these goals are addressed within the unique context of their primary responsibilities.

Survey: Project Archivist Survey Request (national)

Rachael Woody — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:48:33 GMT

The employment of term-limited archivists, often called "project archivists," is a frequent labor practice in libraries and archives. The use of project archivists is a topic discussed in multiple professional forums with heightened relevance for future directions in professional career opportunities for archivists.

This dual-survey project invites respondents from

Anyone who is or who has ever been a project archivist

Supervisors, managers, administrators, i.e., anyone who employs now or who has ever employed a project archivist

Responses, collected anonymously, are being gathered in preparation for a panel at the 2019 SAA annual conference.** The information will also be used in a future publication.

The survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. For convenience, a PDF of each survey is available for viewing prior to beginning the survey.

There are no known risks associated with the survey. Participants may refuse to participate or withdraw from the survey at any time. Participants will not be compensated for participating in this voluntary survey. There are no direct benefits to participants, but there is the potential for archivists and employers to contribute to discussions on the design of mutually beneficial short-term employment conditions.

No personal information that could identify the participant is being collected in the survey. Any information revealed in this survey that might identify an individual or institution will be kept strictly confidential. Any information obtained in this study, including qualitative comments from open fields, will be aggregated into anonymous reports and summaries in our presentations and published work.

This research study has been reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board at the University of Delaware.

Please proceed to the survey for anyone who is or who has ever been a project archivist.

Please proceed to the survey for supervisors, managers, administrators, i.e. anyone who employs now or who has ever employed a project archivist

Investigators (for questions about the survey):

Rebecca Johnson Melvin, University of Delaware Library LRJM@udel.edu

Sheridan Sayles, Seton Hall University, sheridanleighsayles@gmail.com

Project team:

Rebecca Johnson Melvin, University of Delaware

Sheridan Sayles, Seton Hall University

Amy C. Vo, New York University

The survey team acknowledges the project contributions of Sarah Leu, The Mann Center.

** "Short term jobs for long term careers: designing ethical project/contract positions," SAA annual meeting, August 4, 2019, Austin, TX

Job Alert: World of Speed Motorsport Museum Associate Archivist (Internship Option)

Rachael Woody — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:29:40 GMT

ASSOCIATE ARCHIVIST

Please see original post here: https://www.worldofspeed.org/careers

The World of Speed Archive focuses on providing preservation and access of the Collection. The Associate Archivist takes part in multiple aspects of collection engagement from processing to cataloging, exhibition, storage, and care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Focus: Cataloging new acquisitions into the online collection catalog (ContentDM)

Process collection donations and loans and organize in sync with the Archive’s collection catalog structures
Photograph collection items and prepare them for storage or exhibition
Define, input and upload collection item metadata with connected digital object
Develop organizational structure of collection with assistance from the Archive & Collection Manager

Ongoing:

Assist in accessioning of collection donations and loans
Assist in identifying and pulling items requested by researchers and for social media posts
Assist in receiving collection donation and loans from the public
Assist in Archive activities such as the quarterly Archives in the Gallery events
Assist in developing rotating Archive Room displays
Assist Archive volunteers in their pre-cataloging collection organizing projects

Skills:

Academic knowledge of archives, library, or museum science, including theory and scope
Ease with Microsoft Office for PC, photo editing software, and collection catalog platforms
Detail-oriented data entry into collection catalog, donor files, and associated records
Ability to utilize or learn digital conversion, editing and uploading
Adheres to environment and security measures while interacting with the collection
Ability to interact with patrons during Archive Room open hours
Works easily independently as well as under direction

Historical racing knowledge not required but a willingness to know and understand the collection is necessary.

INTERNSHIP OPTION

The position can be held as a credited internship up to one year as part of an enrolled Master program in archive, library, or museum studies. Candidates enrolled in graduate programs in archives, museum, or library sciences who would like to hold the position as an internship up to one year will utilizes multiple aspects of each of these studies. Under the direction of the Archive & Collection Manager, the intern will utilize and learn hands-on cataloging processes, patron-collection interaction, collection access and exhibition, and preservation/storage methods. If your enrolled program requires a monthly full weekend of onsite classes, the class Sunday can be switched to work a complete Saturday and Sunday another weekend once per month.

REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to bend and lift up to 30 lbs and climb step ladder

· Must be able to successfully pass criminal background check

PAY RATE & SCHEDULE

$15-17 per hour depending on experience for 25-29 hours per week, including Sundays.

APPLICATION

To apply, send cover letter and resume to World of Speed's Archive & Collection Manager, Katrina O'Brien, at katrina@worldofspeed.org. Please include your availability for both weekdays and weekends.

If interested in utilizing the position as a credited internship, please include your enrolled program’s requirements of you and the hosting institution (World of Speed) along with a list of classes taken up to date.

World of Speed is an equal opportunity employer. We value, honor and promote diversity.

Job Alert: Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society Archivist (Term) - Closes August 15

Rachael Woody — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:24:01 GMT

Call for Archivist: 2019 Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society

The Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society (WBFHS) has received a grant to fund 300 hours of an archivist’s time and expertise at $35 per hour to order and install Past Perfect Collections Management software, set up an archives data entry system and enter artifacts from the inventory into the program.

DUTIES:

With a board officer, order and install Past Perfect software and training materials.

Working independently, set up a system and enter data for key artifacts from the WBFHS artifacts collection. Conduct initial historical society volunteer training in using the software. On occasion, work with volunteer photographers to include photos into the data system and WBFHS members who will select artifacts and repack them after inventory entry.

Make recommendations for ongoing data entry and management after grant funding runs out.

TIME FRAME: Work 300 hours between time of selection and the end of the year. The specific work schedule is flexible depending on library hours, volunteer board assistance and archivist’s schedule. Start date is open but the job can start immediately. The ending date can be adjusted if needed.

LOCATION:Inventory is located at Wilsonville Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070. Computer provided by WBFHS.

SUPERVISION: The WBFHS President is the general supervisor but most work is independent. Library staff are available for access to the archives.

PAY/SCHEDULE:A stipend for $35 per hour will be paid each time 50 hours are completed. Archivist will submit a written record of hours to the President and will be paid by check as soon as the City draws funds from the grant. There will be six payments of $1750 for a total of $10,500. Archivist will be responsible for paying any income taxes.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Resume showing archival training and experience. Demonstrated experience with Past Perfect software. One letter of recommendation. Phone or in person interview in Wilsonville, OR.

APPLICATION: By August 15, 2019, submit a letter of interest and resume, documentation of your experience with Past Perfect software and one letter of recommendation to:

Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society

c/o Wilsonville Library

8200 SW Wilsonville Rd.

Wilsonville, OR 97070

Questions? Contact Susan Schenk, schenk.susan3@gmail.com or 503 505 2115.

Job Alert: Oregon State Publication Specialist

Rachael Woody — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 21:04:23 GMT

Please see original link for more details: https://sos.oregon.gov/SiteAssets/Pages/employmentopportunities/PublicationsSpecialist1.pdf

Job Alert: Oregon State Archives Records Specialist

Rachael Woody — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 21:03:24 GMT

Please see the original link for more details: https://sos.oregon.gov/SiteAssets/Pages/employmentopportunities/SupplySpecialist.pdf

Job Alert: U of O Accessioning and Processing Archivist (PT/Limited Duration)

Rachael Woody — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 18:54:43 GMT

Job no: 524141
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Office Support, Library

Direct Link to Post: http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/524141/accessioning-and-processing-archivist

Department: Library
Classification: Archivist
Appointment Type and Duration: Limited Duration (Classified), Limited
Salary: $17.75 - $26.96 per hour
FTE: .5

Review of Applications Begins
Position closes July 3, 2019

Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete applications must include:
1) A current resume or CV;
2) A cover letter;
3) Three professional references, one of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor.

Department Summary
The University of Oregon Libraries, as the largest research library in the state, seeks to support and stimulate undergraduate instruction, graduate instruction, graduate and faculty research and service on the University of Oregon campus, as well as respond to the needs of scholars by providing access to information and information services.

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) is the primary repository for the university’s archives, rare books, historic photographs, and one of the largest historical manuscript collections in the Pacific Northwest. It is the largest repository in the state that provides extensive public access to its collections and is thus a critically important source of Oregon and Pacific Northwest materials to be used for research and instruction.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Lead Processing Archivist, the purpose of this position is to assist in appraisal, accessioning, arranging, and describing modern manuscripts, photographs, and archival collections in all formats related to the Children’s Literature collections at the University of Oregon Libraries. This position has a major role in providing access to all collection formats related to those collections. This position also engages in public service duties, which support in-person reading room registration, readers’ services and security, as well as reference services related to the Children’s Literature collections. The duties performed support all units of the department.

Minimum Requirements
• A Bachelor's degree with major coursework (thirty quarter or twenty semester hours) in social research, public administration, history, political science or a closely related field; OR
• Two years of college level coursework AND two years of technical or research experience in archives; OR
• Four years of technical experience in archives involving automated archival systems including methods for automated archival storage and retrieval; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and technical experience in archives.

Professional Competencies
• Strong public service or customer service skills.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Experience performing complex and detail-oriented tasks.
• Ability to develop and complete plans and projects on time and with available resources.
• Ability to train student workers.
• Experience using common office software, particularly Microsoft Excel or other database software.

Preferred Qualifications
• Understanding of archival arrangement and description practices.
• Experience processing archival collections.
• Understanding of metadata, particularly Describing Archives: A Content Standard
• Familiarity with archival or record center principles and operations.
• Experience or familiarly with Archivists’ Toolkit or similar content management system.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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Applications close: 03 Jul 2019 Pacific Daylight Time

Job Alert: King County Records Analyst (Two Posts)

Rachael Woody — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 18:52:12 GMT

County Records Analyst
Range 50 $30.49 - $38.65

Two Positions available immediately. Closes July 7, 2019.

Direct link to post: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/2481600/county-records-analyst

This opportunity is located in Seattle, WA

**This recruitment will be used to fill multiple benefit eligible temporary (TLT)/Special Duty positions through December 2020, with the possibility of extension based on business needs. This recruitment may be used to fill career service positions in the future. **

The King County Records and Licensing Services Division is seeking an enthusiastic records management professional to join our Records Management Program team. We are looking for a candidate who brings records management knowledge, skills, and experience along with passion, inspiration and a strong desire for excellence. Our ideal candidate supports efforts to enhance a countywide records and information management culture, with the goal of managing records from creation to disposition.

Our successful candidate will have a solid understanding of records management best practices and be able to share and explain those practices to agency staff in an engaging manner. We are looking for someone who is excited to learn about jobs throughout the county and translate those conversations into easily understood records retention schedules and records management practices and processes. We are looking for someone who exhibits a strong sense of team-oriented camaraderie and good humor in the workplace and who understands and wholly embraces the value and importance of providing world-class customer service.This person will share our deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all. With this commitment, the King County Records Management Program has adopted a pro-equity agenda to ensure the protection of the county’s information assets for all of its citizens.

This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your strong technical skills and an interest in supporting modern database systems and emerging information technologies! The King County Records Management Program is embarking on an exciting journey with a new content management system. This is a rare opportunity to participate in integrating this cutting edge electronic records management technology into King County's evolving records management culture.

SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

Conduct records retention interviews and inventories in county departments, identify and develop clear and concise retention schedules that reflect the responsibilities of the agency;
Analyze agency recordkeeping practices and recommend improvements;
Review disposition authorization notices to verify disposition eligibility of records against current retention schedules;
Provide ongoing technical support for the county’s content management system;
Develop and conduct training on a variety of records management topics and issues, by creating training materials including online training modules;
Provide excellent customer service by responding to help desk queries and requests regarding records management practices;
Participate in countywide initiatives with records and information management implications;
Promote records management awareness throughout the county by developing outreach strategies and materials;
Communicate effectively with our diverse customers verbally and in writing;
Other duties as assigned.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

Have a Master's Degree in with concentration in archives and records management or records and information management or significant knowledge and experience in current records and information management OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties;
Have working knowledge of records management in a government agency;
Are knowledgeable of records management best practices;
Experience using database systems such as: Access, Oracle, electronic records management or information management systems, etc.;
Are able to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines;
Have a strong desire and ability to provide excellent customer service.

Supplemental Information:

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 Professional and Technical union and is overtime eligible;
Our employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday;
The selected candidate must successfully pass a background check.

Are you ready to APPLY?

The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact Jen Irwin, HR Analyst, by e-mail at jirwin@kingcounty.gov or by phone at 206-263-0601. Connect with me on LinkedIn!

King County is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and we encourage people of color, women, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.

Job Alert: King County Records Analyst (Multiple Posts)

Rachael Woody — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:36:13 GMT

County Records Analyst
Range 50 $30.49 - $38.65

This opportunity is located in Seattle, WA

Conduct records retention interviews and inventories in county departments, identify and develop clear and concise retention schedules that reflect the responsibilities of the agency;
Analyze agency recordkeeping practices and recommend improvements;
Review disposition authorization notices to verify disposition eligibility of records against current retention schedules;
Provide ongoing technical support for the county’s content management system;
Develop and conduct training on a variety of records management topics and issues, by creating training materials including online training modules;
Provide excellent customer service by responding to help desk queries and requests regarding records management practices;
Participate in countywide initiatives with records and information management implications;
Promote records management awareness throughout the county by developing outreach strategies and materials;
Communicate effectively with our diverse customers verbally and in writing;
Other duties as assigned.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

Have a Master's Degree in with concentration in archives and records management or records and information management or significant knowledge and experience in current records and information management OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties;
Have working knowledge of records management in a government agency;
Are knowledgeable of records management best practices;
Experience using database systems such as: Access, Oracle, electronic records management or information management systems, etc.;
Are able to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines;
Have a strong desire and ability to provide excellent customer service.

Supplemental Information:

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 Professional and Technical union and is overtime eligible;
Our employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday;
The selected candidate must successfully pass a background check.

Job Alert: Reed College Archivist Closes July 1, 2019

Rachael Woody — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 21:27:07 GMT

Position: Archivist

Institution: Reed College

Location: Portland, OR

Salary range: $60,000 to $62,000

Level of FTE: Full-time permanent

Link: https://jobs.reed.edu/positions/archivist.html

Sessions of Interest to Archives at PNLA 2019

Rachael Woody — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 20:13:05 GMT

Sessions of Interest to Archives at PNLA 2019

The 2019 Pacific Northwest Library Association Conference (https://pnla.org/conference/) held in Spokane, Washington - August 7th-9th will have some sessions of potential interest to NWA members including:

Building Digital Collections with Minimal Infrastructure (https://sched.co/N93i) - August 7th Pre-Conference
Digital Humanities Reawakens Ancient Embroidery Techniques (https://sched.co/OSdC) - August 9th
Leading Students in the Archives (https://sched.co/N94v) - August 9th
As well as sessions on leadership, safety, podcasts, conflict resolution, and many more -- (https://pnla2019.sched.com/)

For more information on the 2019 PNLA Conference -- please visit the conference website: https://pnla.org/conference/

NWA Policy for Acceptable Job Postings

Rachael Woody — Sat, 18 May 2019 17:58:01 GMT

As of May 16, 2019 all NWA job posts shared on the website and via social media channels must meet the NWA Policy for Acceptable Job Postings.

The following three rules must be adhered to for job postings to be shared on the NWA website and through NWA social media channels:

1. NWA will only post jobs, internships, and volunteer positions in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

2. Positions must have a salary or salary range listed.

3. Unpaid positions are discouraged. If an internship is unpaid then it must adhere to the United States Department of Labor's Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and follow the Society of American Archivists' Best Practices for Internships as a Component of Graduate Archival Education. Volunteer positions must follow the Society of American Archivists' Best Practices for Volunteers in Archives.

If the job post is found to be in violation of the US Labor laws, or is otherwise in violation of professional best practices, the organization will be notified and the job post will be rejected.

Job Alert: Oregon Historical Society 2 Oral History Indexer Openings (Part-time; 1-year Term)

Rachael Woody — Sat, 18 May 2019 17:39:37 GMT

The Oregon Historical Society is currently accepting applications for two Oral History Indexers.

The Oral History Indexer creates indexes compliant with the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) guidelines from audio recorded oral history interviews to enhance access to the OHS sound recording collection.

We're looking for candidates who are quick learners, who can work independently, and are able to create concise and easily digestible synopses of complex topics.

This is an ideal position for a library science or history student.

Both positions are part-time, non-exempt with a schedule of approximately 18 hours per week for a fixed term of one year from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The positions are not eligible for benefits. No relocation assistance is available.

Please see

https://ohs.applicantpro.com/jobs/1083782.html for the job description and application instructions.

Questions should be directed to Human.Resources@ohs.org.

Shawna Gandy

Library Director

Oregon Historical Society

Workshop: Preservation & Access to Archival Records Produced for People Who Are Blind

Rachael Woody — Thu, 09 May 2019 17:03:58 GMT

Workshop: the history, preservation, and access to Braille and additional formats produced by and for people who are blind.

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 7

Washington State School for the Blind

2214 E 13th St Vancouver, WA 98661

Fries Auditorium in the Old Main Blg.

Presenter: Lisa Sisco from the North Carolina State Archives

Description: This workshop will explore issues surrounding the preservation of and access to archival records (and recordings!) produced by and for people who are blind. The history of tactile systems, preservation challenges and solutions, and access efforts will be covered during this 4-hour workshop. The workshop will also serve as a space to openly discuss the creation of universal guidelines for the preservation of Braille.

There is limited seating, so we are requesting that people register through the following link: https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8CSN4sUtbagyO0d

Society of American Archivists Survey re: Salary Range Requirements for Job Posts

Rachael Woody — Wed, 08 May 2019 16:55:31 GMT

You do NOT have to be an SAA Member to respond.

In response to recent discussions of policy, an ad hoc working group of SAA section leaders are considering a proposal to SAA Council to require that job postings include salary information. As an initial step, we have created a short survey to gauge the level of member support (or lack thereof) for this requirement in various situations. The survey has five questions; it will take 2 to 10 minutes to complete, and will be live until 11:59 PM on Monday, May 20, 2019.

Survey link: harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efCj42MurbrLAj3

Open House: Portland Alliance for Response (Disaster Preparedness)

Rachael Woody — Thu, 02 May 2019 23:49:05 GMT

Dear Fellow Archivists,

On behalf of the Portland Alliance for Response, you are cordially invited to an open house event on Monday, May 20^th at 6:00pm to learn more about collaborative disaster preparedness efforts in the Portland Metro area.

According to a 2018 study, Oregon non-profits exhibited low levels of disaster preparedness. The Portland Alliance for Response (PAR) is a network of cultural institutions and emergency managers that aim to safeguard arts and cultural resources through effective communication and coordination of disaster preparedness and emergency response efforts. Thanks to a Performing Arts Readiness grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, we’re ready to expand our network and are reaching out to local arts and culture organizations, including archives, museums, and libraries. We hope you’ll join us!

Immediately following the open house, attendees will also receive two complimentary tickets to attend the Monday evening Oregon Symphony performance featuring vocalist Storm Large performing Weill’s Seven Deadly Sins.

WHO: For Leaders or representatives of local arts organizations, archives, museums, and libraries

WHEN/WHERE: Monday, May 20, 2019

6:00pm Open House at Hatfield Hall, 1111 SW Broadway Ave

7:30pm concert, directly across the street at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

RSVP: Please RSVP by May 13^thvia email to: parsteeringcommittee@gmail.com

We hope you can join us!

Sincerely,

The Steering Committee for the Portland Alliance for Response

__________________

Shawna Gandy

Oregon Historical Society

shawna.gandy@ohs.org

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Job Alert: Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Digital Archivist (Part-time/1-year Term)

Rachael Woody — Wed, 01 May 2019 16:03:22 GMT

Part-Time Digital Archivist

Come be a part of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) team. Our mission is to transform healthcare by educating highly skilled and compassionate practitioners, providing exemplary patient care, and engaging in innovative research within a community of service and healing.

A nonprofit founded in 1983, OCOM is the preeminent college of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in the United States, offering master’s and doctoral degree programs. OCOM consists of about 250 students and 100 full/part-time faculty and staff. Our state-of-the-art campus is a LEED Gold certified remodel of a historic hotel building in downtown (Old Town Chinatown) Portland. There is easy access to the MAX Light Rail, other mass transit, and bicycle routes. The beautiful Willamette River and Tom McCall Park are just a block away.

We are seeking a Digital Archivist. This is a half-time, temporary (1-year) grant funded position. The College is located in Portland, Oregon; the successful candidate may have the option of working remotely. Hourly pay rate is $24.50 - $27.50, depending on experience and abilities. This position is funded through the 2020 fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020.

Position Summary

This position will oversee our LSTA-supported digital archive project, Kam Wah Chung: A Historical Archive of Chinese Medicine in Rural Oregon. This project includes creating an online archive of Chinese medical artifacts and other items from the Kam Wah Chung Heritage Site in John Day, Oregon, which have been cataloged and translated by OCOM students and faculty. Additionally, the Digital Archivist will manage the creation of a glossary, which will include Chinese characters, Pinyin, English, Latin (for herbs), and alternative spellings. This position will work closely with OCOM’s Director of Library Services, Integrative Medicine Practicum students and faculty, and work study employees in fulfilling this project.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or an equivalent educational degree;
Professional experience in a research or academic library or related digital humanities environment;
Professional experience managing a digital collection or other digital library-related work.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience working with Omeka or an equivalent collections management system.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with cataloging and metadata standards, including Dublin Core and PMH-OAI harvesting methods;
Knowledge of digital preservation theory, standards, and best practices;
Familiarity with archival content management systems, and other relevant technologies and tools;
Demonstrated experience in project management;
Keen sense of curiosity and the ability to solve problems creatively;
Excellent written and in-person communication skills;
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse community.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Interest in or experience with Traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese American history;
Proficiency in reading Chinese text;
Demonstrated experience processing archival records and born-digital content.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume (.pdf format only) to HR@ocom.edu. Review of applications will begin on May 20th, 2019.

Link to original post: https://library.ocom.edu/jobs

Job Alert: Oregon Historical Society 2 Project Assistant Openings (1-year Term)

Rachael Woody — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:13:34 GMT

Oregon Historical Society has TWO Project Assistant-Library Move positions open in the Research Library!

Are you interested in gaining experience to help launch your career in library and archives? The Project Assistant-Library Move is a task-focused, hands-on, physically demanding position supporting a large deadline-oriented project. This position offers great learning opportunities in library or archives-related work.

The Project Assistant-Library Move provides assistance to the Project Archivist-Library Move and Library Move Team in executing a major library collections move, following established professional standards and OHS library procedures.

This position is part-time, non-exempt with a schedule of approximately 15 hours per week for a fixed term of up to one year. ($15/hour; no benefits).

Please see the full posting at https://ohs.applicantpro.com/jobs/1067306.html

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to the Human Resources Manager,human.resources@ohs.org. Please do not contact other OHS staff.

NWA Member Featured on MIPOPS Blog: Hannah Palin

Rachael Woody — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:11:14 GMT

Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound (MIPOPS) has featured NWA member Hannah Palin! Please check out their blog for the post.

NWA Member Featured on MIPOPS Blog: Andrew Weaver

Rachael Woody — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:08:58 GMT

Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound (MIPOPS) has featured NWA member Andrew Weaver! Please check out their blog for the post.

Send in Your Questions for NWA's Panel: Leading Outside the Archives

Rachael Woody — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 23:25:45 GMT

NWA Members!

Panelists for the upcoming session, Leading Outside the Archives, are soliciting questions in advance of their presentation on Thursday May 16th at the 2019 Northwest Archivists Annual Meeting in Bozeman, MT! The session will examine the experiences of mid-career archivists who recently moved into administrator roles outside archives as part of their career trajectories. Moderator, Crystal Rodgers, will pare down submissions into categories and compile a short list of questions that will guide a facilitated discussion during the session.

You can view the full session description and submit your questions via the following Google form: https://forms.gle/qW4giwzhZb8fbDRu7

Thanks in advance & see you in Bozeman!

Erin, Maija, Shawna, and Crystal – Leading Outside the Archives crew

Seattle Event: PreserveIT! 2019 Disasters April 26 & 27

Rachael Woody — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 17:11:46 GMT

PreserveIT! 2019: Disasters

Friday & Saturday, April 26th & 27th

People protect what they love most. Whether it’s formalized in museums and archives or on an individual basis, societies have continued to develop ways to preserve and share their most treasured items. But what happens when disaster strikes? When an institution catches fire? A neighborhood floods? A website gets hacked?...

FRIDAY

10:30 AM – Dann Sears, Aberdeen Museum of History – Preparing for (& Surviving) Fire Disasters

11:30 AM – Carl Leon, Seattle Office of Emergency Management – Disaster Preparedness

12:30 PM – Demonstration (TBD)

1:00 PM – Keith Perez, Living Computers – Preserving BBN Systems

2:00 PM – Kurt Daviscourt, Belfor – Disaster Preparedness: Setting Up Your Toolbox

3:00 PM – Nives Mestrovic, Frye Art Museum – Roll Up Your Sleeves: Navigating Leaks in Museums

All Day – Disaster Movies & Board Games

SATURDAY

10:30 AM – Corey Nachreiner, WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. – Surviving a Digital Apocalypse: Why Lack of Cybersecurity Could Case a Real Disaster

12:00 PM – Vicky de Monterey Richoux , Vashon Be Prepared – Preparation in the Community

1:00 PM – Dr. Peter Neff, University of Washington – Antarctic Ice Memory: Atmospheric Chemistry & Climate from Layers & Bubbles

2:00 PM – Megan Levy, University of Washington – Cascadia Coming: Earthquakes, Seattle, and the “Big One”

3:00 PM – Steve Malone, University of Washington – Documenting volcanic eruptions: The preservation of Mount St. Helens seismic data

All Day – Disaster Movies & Board Games

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2192873187462260/

BUY TICKETS: https://www.showclix.com/event/preserveit-2019-disasters

Paid Internship Alert: Gates Archive - Closes May 13

Rachael Woody — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 23:45:18 GMT

Summary: The Gates Archive seeks an intern to gain experience working with archival materials. This opportunity is designed for an intern to work with archivists to acquire the skills essential for professional practice while contributing to the work of the organization. This is a full-time, paid internship that will be five months in length, scheduled to begin in June 2019. The intern will have the opportunity to complete a bounded project and gain experience working in all archive services program areas, as well as with archive technology solutions.

Our archive is results driven - requiring creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking. The selected candidate will join a 21st Century archive - created from the ground up, with careful attention to best practices while embracing modern approaches to the delivery of core archival services - donor relations, accessioning, processing, preservation, and access.

Intern will be onsite in our Seattle, WA office. This position entails a background check.

Responsibilities: Work closely with and under the direction of Archivist(s) to:

Survey, analyze, organize and describe records of archival collections
Apply appropriate preservation and storage measures for archival materials (electronic and physical)
Learn about workflows for the acquisition, processing, preservation, and access of audiovisual, digitized, and born-digital materials
Maintain statistics, reports, and other metrics to improve collection management functions as necessary
Fulfill other organizational duties as required

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Skills

Familiarity with modern archival theory, standards, and practices and their implementation. This knowledge includes an understanding of appraisal methods, arrangement and description, preservation, and access (digital/physical)
Understanding of and ability to apply controlled vocabularies and descriptive standards, (e.g. DACS, EAD, and AAT); familiarity with a variety of metadata standards
Knowledge of information technologies appropriate to special collections and archives, and familiarity with database management, word processing, spreadsheet software, and web-based applications and technologies used in an archives environment
Ability to work collaboratively and productively in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Preferred Skills

Experience creating online finding aids and other descriptive tools
Experience processing archival materials (digital/physical)
Experience processing images and audiovisual materials
Experience handling digital media and born-digital files in archival collections
Experience with digitization of archival materials and related delivery systems
Experience interpreting and applying restrictions for access to and/or use of archival materials
Computer skills
MS Office
MS SharePoint
Experience using database software and Internet search engines

Education/experience/certifications

Enrolled or a recent graduate of a program of graduate study in Archival Studies, Library & Information Science (ALA accredited), or related field such as History, Public History, or Computer Science.

Deadline for applications: Review of applications will begin on May 13, 2019. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the date the review begins.

To apply submit a résumé and cover letter to careers@gatesarchive.com

Research Stipend: Oregon State University Libraries Resident Scholar Program - Due April 30

Rachael Woody — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 20:46:51 GMT

The Resident Scholar Program at Oregon State University Libraries is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 funding cycle. Applications are due by April 30, 2019.

The program awards stipends of up to $2,500 to researchers whose proposals detail a compelling use of the materials held in the OSU Libraries Special Collections and Archives Research Center (SCARC). Historians, librarians, graduate, doctoral or post-doctoral students are welcome to apply, as are independent scholars.

SCARC is home to the Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers, the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives, and more than 1,300 additional collections focusing on the history of the Pacific Northwest, the History of Science, multicultural communities of Oregon, and many other topics.

More about the Resident Scholar Program, including application materials, can be found on the program’s homepage.

Job Alert: The Alaska & Polar Regions Collections and Archives Department Archivist - Initial Application Review April 19, 2019

Rachael Woody — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:57:54 GMT

The Alaska & Polar Regions Collections and Archives Department (APRCA) of the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library is accepting applications for an Archivist to develop, manage, and promote manuscript and archival collections at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). This is a full-time, Grade 82, minimum $34.45 hourly, DOE, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. This position is open until filled with the initial application review taking place on 4/19/2019. To ensure your application is considered, apply by 11:55 pm, 4/18/2019. Applications received after this date may not be considered. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Full description here: http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/512458/archivist

Call for Silent Auction Items to Benefit Native American Collections Roundtable

Rachael Woody — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:42:29 GMT

This year, the Native American Collections Roundtable plans to hold its 2nd annual silent auction to support the Roundtable and its scholarship fund. Currently we are looking for those willing to donate items to be auctioned.

We welcome items you feel would be enticing to our membership, particularly archives or Native American themed donations. If you are interested in helping in this way, please email David Brownell (dbrownell@jamestowntribe.org) with the item(s) you want to donate and a suggested value.

Thank you for making last year’s auction a success. We look forward to another fun-filled event.

Job Alert: University of Idaho Head, Special Collections & Archives (No Compensation Listed) - First Consideration Due April 22, 2019

Rachael Woody — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 02:03:57 GMT

The University of Idaho is seeking candidates for our open Head, Special Collections and Archives position. The collections here are exciting, the library is energetic, and Moscow is a great place to live:

Position Summary:
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO LIBRARY: HEAD, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES

Faculty status, rank negotiable, 12-month appointment. This position offers the successful candidate an excellent career opportunity as a university faculty member and academic librarian.

The University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives specializes in the acquisitions, preservation, and use of research materials that document the cultural and environmental history of Idaho and the region. It is also the home of the International Jazz Collections and the University Archives. The collection contains manuscripts, recordings, photographs, maps, monographs, and some artifacts.

The successful candidate will provide energetic leadership and direction for department activities. Using state-of-the-art and traditional practices in developing, preserving, and making accessible special collections, the incumbent will partner with colleagues and the community to spearhead a clear vision for special collections and archives at the university. This role will include building successful relationships throughout the state and region to ensure a well-articulated program for acquiring and managing unique materials in all formats. The incumbent will supervise a staff of four, engage in programming, research, reference services, collection development, and will work productively with the Dean, University Libraries to pursue donor relationships and funding opportunities. Faculty must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement, outreach, and service, as well as success in job performance for tenure and promotion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library program or the equivalent.
Three or more years experience in archives or special collections in a university setting.
Evidence of a broad knowledge of best practices in special collections and archives administration.
Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Experience with accessioning and processing university and manuscript collections.
Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative work situations.
Ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment.
Demonstrated working knowledge of national descriptive standards such as EAD, DACS, MARC, and Dublin Core, and the creation of EAD finding aids.
Ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure.

Preferred Qualifications:

An Additional graduate or terminal degree in an appropriate discipline (Librarianship, History, Archives Management, or related area).
Progressively responsible roles in special collections or archives.
Supervisory experience and an inclusive, participatory management approach.
Familiarity with collection and content management systems (e.g. Archivists’ Toolkit, ArchivesSpace, or Archivematica).
Understanding of copyright, privacy laws, and rights management issues relating to analog and born-digital collections.
Knowledge of basic preservation methods and procedures for archival materials in multiple formats.
Demonstrated understanding of digitization efforts and knowledge of digital formats, data management, and metadata schema;
Successful experience with donor cultivation;
Curatorial skills and thorough understanding of archival practice.
Experience with public programming and exhibits.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Successful grantsmanship.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Ability to lift and/or otherwise carry 35 lbs. Ability to work in an environment that may contain dust and/or mold.

Posting Number: F000769P

Posting Date: 03/19/2019

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First Consideration Date 4/22/2019

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/25868

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer."

Job Alert: Program Manager, Unique & Local Content - First Consideration Due April 15

Rachael Woody — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 01:18:44 GMT

Program Manager, Unique and Local Content

Orbis Cascade Alliance, a consortium serving 38 academic libraries in the Pacific Northwest, seeks a service-oriented Program Manager for Unique and Local Content. The ULC program encompasses consortial work around archives, special collections, digital assets and repositories, and OER. The incumbent will advance consortial efforts through active collaboration with members, consortium staff, and external partners.

The Program Manager for ULC works to support our visionary consortial mission: "The Orbis Cascade Alliance pushes the boundaries of what is possible in libraries through strategic collaboration in the Pacific Northwest. To advance member institutions, we create and deliver innovative, sustainable, and essential library programs and resources." Following adoption of this mission statement, the Alliance has embarked on a new strategic plan. By building upon successful core services such as Archives West, and implementing strategic initiatives around digital assets, discovery, IRs and OER, the ULC Program Manager will play a vital role in the strategic plan and the consortium’s mission.

We seek creative, collaborative candidates who are eager to advance our consortium's leadership in services for unique and local content. The ideal candidate brings exceptional communication skills, ability to work at the leading edge of the profession, and fluency with technical standards. We seek candidates who will enhance and support an inclusive, diverse work environment, and bring cultural competence to the design and delivery of consortial services

Job Summary 

Major duties include:

Leading the Archives & Manuscript Collections service, which supports access to archival and manuscript collections through Archives West, and provides a consortial implementation of ArchivesSpace.
Supporting strategic efforts around new modes of teaching, scholarship, and publication.
Overseeing and coordinating projects around the development, stewardship, preservation, and dissemination of unique and local content in the Alliance.

Additional expectations of all Alliance program managers include:

Lead or otherwise participate in new initiatives.
Lead efforts to standardize workflows and system configuration.
Propose and monitor program budget.
Engage in professional activities that develop professional skills and enhance the profile and operations of the Alliance.
Maintain an awareness of all Alliance programs; communicate with other programs and help coordinate activities across the consortium.
Demonstrate leadership in implementing and extending the Alliance Strategic Plan

Required Qualifications

Graduate degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Equivalency may include but is not limited to: A graduate degree combined with demonstrated success in leading complex, collaborative work in archives, special collections, or digital scholarship.
A progressively responsible, well-rounded record of related experience, such as five years of cumulative experience in archives, libraries, non-profits, consortia, or education; or equivalent.
Demonstrated expertise with EAD, Dublin Core, and MARC. Broad experience applying technical standards for discovery and management of unique content.
Technical proficiency that supports collaboration with IT vendors and systems staff.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to interpret and synthesize ambiguous information to formulate a coherent message to diverse stakeholders.
Outstanding organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills; ability to detect and anticipate problems and develop solutions.
Support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment

Demonstrated ability to:

- Provide responsive service to stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and varied responsibilities;
- Represent the ULC Program to members, external partners, and the library community broadly;
- Manage collaborative projects with a team of colleagues distributed over a wide geographic area; and
- Adapt to the rapidly evolving information environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent, advanced experience with technical management of archival collections
Experience in management of large-scale digital collections
Experience with ArchivesSpace and/or ExLibris products
Demonstrated experience managing complex, sustained, high-profile projects for a distributed team
Experience with externally funded projects, such as grants
Experience with training and/or instructional design
Demonstrated skill in public speaking

Physical Conditions

The employee may work remotely within the Portland, Oregon or Eugene, Oregon metro areas, or work from our Eugene, Oregon office.
Ability to travel occasionally within the Pacific Northwest to attend meetings or support members
Ability to work independently, with most work done at a computer.

Appointment and Salary: Salary based on experience and qualifications; minimum salary $64,269; median salary $75,610. This position is a full time, twelve-month exempt position; the Alliance does not use a rank or tenure system. Benefits include 20 days of vacation, a generous retirement plan, and paid premiums for employee and all dependents for health/dental/life/disability insurance. A summary of benefits is available at https://www.orbiscascade.org/orbis-cascade-alliance-employee-benefits/

To apply: Please send a CV, cover letter, and three (3) professional references to jobs@orbiscascade.org. Applications received by April 15 will receive first consideration. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin, and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Orbis Cascade Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace.

Job Alert: Vulcan Post Production Coordinator (Temporary - No Compensation Listed)

Rachael Woody — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 01:02:34 GMT

The Post Production Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, organization and post-production evaluation of media projects and assets. Demonstrated knowledge in media production in addition to operational coordination is required. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of media formats, storytelling across platforms, and outstanding communication and organizational skills. Additional experience working on projects with ancillary project marketing and promotion elements as well as focused outreach and impact goals is a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work directly with internal production staff and external production companies to track and manage the review of all delivery elements for films, television programs, and digital videos.
Manage the quality control (QC) process of project deliverables.
Coordinate and oversee the ongoing ingest of assets into the company Media Asset Management System (MAM).
Work directly with media assets and the MAM system by providing operational support as needed.
Apply metadata to assets while maintaining consistency and metadata standards and naming conventions used within the organization.
Coordinate the activities and monitor the progress of all temporary cataloging project staff.
Work with internal Media Services staff to review and test any configurations and/or customizations for the MAM.
Work with internal Media Operations staff on technical support and troubleshooting services to MAM users including managing permissions, third-party access requests, and maintenance schedules.
Assist with training of staff on new workflows and processes.
Work with internal Media Services staff to help enforce user roles and permissions.
Manage project timelines and provide regular updates to team leads.
File and archive all deliverables paperwork.
Organize and coordinate proper storage for hard drives and other media deliverables (tape, film, etc.).
Ensure that project schedules and budgeting decisions align with Vulcan’s stated goals and expectations.
Update production tracking reports to ensure tasks are completed on time and for contract compliance.
Work with production team to create deliverables list and delivery schedule for each agreement.
Arrange meetings and conference calls, develop and manage meeting agendas, and follow-up on action items as needed.
Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability

Knowledge of video production, video and audio file formats, camera specs, and video compression is required.
Understanding the logistics of the post-production process and technical knowledge is required.
Prior experience with data archiving technologies is preferred.
Experience with media transcode and delivery technologies, including codecs, file systems, file transfer applications such as Aspera, media processing hardware/software such as Telestream Vantage is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot and present options and solutions to post production challenges.
A working knowledge of the production and animation pipeline.
Knowledgeable about production trends and familiarity with industry standard production techniques.
Prior experience with deliverables and rights and clearances is a plus.

Demonstrated experience in forging excellent partnerships.
Demonstrated team building capabilities; collegial and inclusive working style.
A self-starter who has the ability to prioritize among multiple concurrent projects.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated honesty and integrity.

Required computer skills

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Adobe Suite (Prelude, Premiere, Photoshop)
Mac OSX
Experience with non-linear video editing programs is preferred (Premiere, Final Cut, Avid)
Experience with a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system or Media Asset Management (MAM) system is a must

Education/experience/certifications

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in production, post production or broadcast.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited institution OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Alert: OHS Digital Collections Assistant (Temporary) - open until filled

Rachael Woody — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:55:39 GMT

$15.00/hour - temporary

The Oregon Historical Society is currently accepting applications for a Digital Collections Assistant. This is a good opportunity for a current or prospective archives student to gain experience and understanding of digitization and metadata creation processes, while helping to support the OHS Digital Collections.

The Digital Collections Assistant assists with digitization and metadata creation for the Oregon Historical Society's digital collections.

This position is non-exempt, part time, and temporary with a schedule of 10 hours per week through December 31, 2019. The position does not qualify for benefits. The position does not provide relocation assistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Digitize a variety of library materials, including photographic and manuscript materials.
Create metadata for digitized materials in accordance with OHS library procedures and adopted standards.

JOB DUTIES

Digitizes photographs, documents and other archival materials using digital imaging and editing software, including Silverfast and Photoshop.
Creates original or copy metadata for archival materials.
Rehouses archival materials.
Reports progress and statistics to Digital Collections Manager on a monthly and as-needed basis.
Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, visitors and volunteers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent in history or related subject from a two-year college; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in history or related subject strongly preferred.

Required experience:

Demonstrated experience using digital camera equipment, flatbed scanners, and associated software to digitize print and photographic materials.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of archival description and metadata standards.
Tolerance for repetitive tasks.

Preferred experience:

Familiarity with professional archival and special collections library procedures, including collections handling, preservation, and security.
Experience with processing, describing, digitizing, and preserving visual and media archival collections.
Knowledge of historical research methods, especially the use of archives.
Knowledge of Oregon, Pacific Northwest or U.S. history is preferred.
Knowledge of the Oregon Historical Society Library's collections and procedures.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and technical procedures. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees or organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communicate by email and use scheduling software. Knowledge of digital imaging and photo editing software such as Silverfast and Photoshop preferred. Familiarity with archival description and content management systems preferred. Proficiency with using online searching techniques, and with resources such as with search engines, WorldCat, Library of Congress Authorities, and archival finding aids required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to describe and interpret visual materials.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Acceptable documents to establish identity and employment authorization and the ability to pass a background check. Valid driver license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Able to exercise care and handling of fragile and/or large objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles such as dust. The position occasionally requires the employee to work near moving mechanical parts.

This position will work as needed between the OHS facility in downtown Portland and the Gresham Support Facility (GSF) as assigned.

May be required to work in a confined space shared with other workers and/or volunteers. May be required to work alone in a large warehouse space.

Ideas For: Continuing Education Fund

Rachael Woody — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:54:23 GMT

Would you like some help putting together archival educational programing in your area? If so, then don’t wait to apply for funding from the Continuing Education Fund (up to $500 per award / one for each state). This fund was developed to help groups of archivists get local events, trainings, and workshops off the ground and bring programming to your area.

Here are some ideas:

Unconferences – This could be material costs, space rental, speaker/moderator fees, etc.

Workshops / Trainings / Webinars – This could easily pay for one which you could share. Maybe a group of you are trying to get Digital Archives Specialization (from SAA). You could pay for a webinar to watch in public. You could bring in an in-person SAA workshop or one from some other organization.

Speaker funds – Bring in an archivist to speak in your area on your own. This could be locally or from anywhere really.

Symposia – This could be used for materials, space rental, or speaker fees.

What it doesn’t cover:

Individual costs for conference attendance, equipment purchases (unless such equipment is required for learning and available to all participants afterwards), and/or food or beverages. The Continuing Education Fund is designed for proposals that benefit multiple members, not just one. If you’d like to apply for individual scholarships, see theAt-Large Student, Professional Development, Annual Meeting Workshop, and Native American Collections Roundtable.

If you’d like to see successful applications, please see our google drive: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jMC-z7fYX8QIjBi_8_Jdnn8pi1h6moeI

See our website for more information: http://northwestarchivists.org/Continuing-Education-Fund or contact Joshua Zimmerman Joshua.zimmerman@seattlearch.org

Survey: The Value of Archivists in the NW

Rachael Woody — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:41:07 GMT

Who: This survey is for archivists, those in roles adjacent to archivists (librarians, records managers, curators, etc.), those who have left the profession, and those who are new and trying to enter the profession. This survey is estimated to take 15 minutes and is composed mostly of multiple choice or check boxes.

Survey Link: https://goo.gl/forms/cBzFI9TSr5wXWjBv1. The survey closes April 30, 2019.

Background: Rachael Woody and Max Johnson are working on a multi-year project to determine the value of archivists in the Pacific Northwest. The team has gathered job description data from the last five-years, combed through related survey data, and conducted a literature review. Two issues have been identified from this work: 1. The Pacific NW as a whole is under-represented in surveys and literature; and 2. There is indication that a devaluation is occurring in the field with stagnant salaries, lack of mid-career jobs, and the addition of responsibilities without commensurate pay.

Action: In order to understand the devaluation of the archivist more information must be gathered. Please help us understand this issue by filling out this survey. The results are confidential and the questions are constructed so that participants can identify to the level of detail they feel comfortable. You'll also notice we don't ask you to identify your state in order to help anonymize your response. Information from this survey will be added to existing data.

Next steps: The team will collate the findings, publish articles, and deliver presentations (expected in 2020).

Thank you!

Rachael & Max

Call for Members to Join: NWA Paid Internship Exploratory Committee

Rachael Woody — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:25:13 GMT

NWA is exploring the possibility of supporting an NWA internship fund to provide scholarships to students or grants to organizations to pay interns a living wage.

Action: Please email Rachael Woody if you're interested in joining this exploratory committee: consulting@rachaelcristine.com.

Problem: Unpaid internships are a problem. In the last few years I've become less and less tolerant of the field's current practice of forcing the next wave of archivists to go into debt in order to gain the field experience they need.

First Problem: Unpaid internships is an outdated and unethical practice, and it's inherently classicist with racist implications.

Second Problem: Many institutions in the Pacific NW rely on internships to complete project work. While some do have resources to fund internships, many others do not.

Solution: This is a huge, societal, beyond-the-archives problem. But, NWA can set the example for how we can combat unethical practices, support interns, and assist under-resourced institutions.

What's the Cost?: This may fluctuate dependent upon State rates and taxes, but I estimate it to be a $5000 cost to host a full-time intern for 3-months (Summer).

Who?: I envision this as being traditional and at an archives repository. The focus geared toward "new to the profession" people who have some education but need experience.

How Do We Choose?: In my mind, I think this may actually work better by having organizations apply for the funds (a grant) and then they oversee hiring and pay disbursement. This would allow NWA to vet the proposed projects and help to ensure that it's a good internship experience.

How Do We Fund It?: Rachael Cristine Consulting LLC (my business) can commit to funding an initial internship at $2000-$2500. In order to encourage institutions to build a path towards ethical internships and to help build a sustainable effort, I believe the participating institutions should also contribute (from their budget, donors, or a grant) and co-sponsor the internship. Also, I believe there are other financial avenues we can explore.

Why NWA?: The reason I think NWA could/should house the intern scholarship/grant is because: it's a nonprofit, it's more accessible/visible to organizations and interns, and it would demonstrate that organizations such as NWA (and SAA - I'm looking at you) can be part of the solution when it comes to unpaid internships.

What Will the Committee Do?: Right now I'm seeking members who can assist me with creating this new model. There will be conversations, research, and decisions that will ultimately lead to a proposal for the NWA Board to consider. There are many questions and logistics to figure out in order to construct an opportunity that is beneficial for everyone.

Timeline: The exploratory committee will form and have at least one (1) call in April, and one (1) in-person meeting at the NWA 2019 Annual Conference. It is my hope that we solidify the idea and process, and seek NWA Board approval by end of Summer 2019, promote & educate to solicit applications in Fall 2019, review applications in Winter 2020, and announce in time for the organization to put out a call to hire an intern in early-Spring 2020.

Is this a 1x or Ongoing?: I think we need to test it and see how we like it. It would be wonderful if it was ongoing, but I would like a test-run first.

Why is Rachael Cristine Consulting LLC Involved?: I personally feel very passionate about this issue and I want to be a part of the solution. While RCC will contribute funds, RCC will not monetarily benefit or use this opportunity. Rachael Woody (me) will serve on the exploratory committee and will voluntary assist with pursuing this idea.

Thank you,

Rachael

Owner & Consultant

Rachael Cristine Consulting LLC

(503)922-3402

rachaelcristine.com

Job Alert: OSU Metadata and Digitization Technician

Rachael Woody — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:59:38 GMT

Oregon State University Libraries is hiring a Metadata and Digitization Technician to create, review, and edit metadata for digital objects from the OSU Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives Research Center, and to ingest the objects into Oregon Digital. This position also assists the SCARC Digital Production Unit (DPU) Supervisor with the day to day operations of the unit, including digitization of archival materials, overseeing the work of student assistants, and compiling departmental statistics. Finally, this position will be cross-trained to assist on an as-needed basis with the deposit of materials into ScholarsArchive, the OSU Libraries’ scholarly digital repository.

The full position listing is available here: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/73033

SAA's Call for Survey Participants: Temporary Labor in Archives

Rachael Woody — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:50:50 GMT

SAA's Issues and Advocacy Section is seeking participants for a survey on the use of temporary labor in archives. This survey is open to anyone currently or formerly performing archival work in a term-limited position in the United States during the past 5 years. Answers will remain anonymous.

We hope this initial survey will invite further study and conversation around the use of temporary positions in the archives field. Findings will be shared out at the I&A Section Meeting in Austin.

To participate, please complete the survey using the following link: tinyurl.com/templaborsurvey

The survey period will begin on March 4, 2019 and end on April 5, 2019. Please contact the I&A Steering Committee at: archivesissues@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

Job Alert: Gates Archive Senior Business Analyst (Term Contract) - closes March 13

Rachael Woody — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 01:33:46 GMT

Position: Senior Business Analyst (term contract position)

Summary:

Gates Archive, a private archive located in the greater Seattle area, is the trusted custodian of the philanthropic and personal archival collections of the Gates family. Gates Archive is currently seeking candidates for a Senior Business Analyst. This is a full-time, contract position for 2019 (subject to renewal) requiring a robust background investigation. The Business Analyst will report to the Manager of Archive Solutions.

Description:

The Business Analyst will be responsible for analysis and coordination across a broad portfolio of programs. To do this, they will act as a primary interface to users, subject matter experts, and managers to create certainty out of ambiguity while having a firm grasp over operational and technical aspects of each program.

The Business Analyst will work with the archive team to manage and document output of solution design and specifications processes and support project implementations and continuous improvement initiatives. The Business Analyst will collaborate with staff throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that the delivered solutions meet business needs; develop technical documentation and reports; manage and support solution and data analysis and design processes; analyze and interpret workflow and systems information in support of the organization’s mission.

Solution Design

• Support software development and business projects including: development of a layer to integrate metadata and content from core systems to support access; and development of a mechanism to harvest content from a digital asset management system for long-term preservation.

• Translate requirements into solution documentation such as functional specifications, workflow diagrams and user stories.

• Collaborate with project team members on system design; validate that design conforms to functional specifications.

Requirements Elicitation, Definition, and Capture

• Facilitate and document outputs of design meetings and analysis – this will include a focus on data flow, matching, and loading mechanisms.

• Elicit business requirements through design workshops, stakeholder interviews, data and document analysis, storyboards, etc.

• Analyze, organize and synthesize requirements into relevant business and data analysis deliverables.

Business Analysis and Project Coordination

• Perform business and technical analysis to identify and define present and future business processes.

• Analyze relevant business information and data to support decision making.

• Define and collect metrics; build reports to support operational performance.

• Support the development of business cases to justify project investments.

• Assist in project management for technology projects

Implementation and Continuous Improvement Support

• Support development of system and infrastructure documentation, including system guides, process flows, and end user training materials.

• Collaborate with archive staff to capture operational metrics and develop reports that meet business needs

• Support the development of system test scenarios and test conditions.

• Participate in system and solution testing to confirm business requirements.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Proven problem-solving skills, project management skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with user-centered and iterative design methods

• Experience writing technical documentation and performing business and technical requirements gathering

• Ability to identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiencies of existing systems and processes

• Experience conducting business process analysis

• Proficient with Windows Operating System, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Information science coursework

• Experience with application testing and release management processes

• Familiarity with workflow management (e.g., ServiceNow) and project management tools

• Experience with developing reports and statistics in Excel, Microsoft Power BI and/or Tableau

• Experience with surfacing and analyzing data in SQL and/or other relational databases

Point of contact for application: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a short cover letter to: kellyb@gatesarchive.com

Supervisor name: Sally Vermaaten

Job Alert: Senate Historical Office PAID Graduate Internship - closes March 15

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 22:15:33 GMT

Senate Historical Office’s Summer Internship Objectives:

The United States Senate Historical Office is seeking graduate applicants for the summer internship program. Objectives include: Objective 1: Revise and update archival transfer sheets by composing descriptions of records of a Senate Committee. This requires an ability to research and include party designation, date span of the records, the meaning of acronyms, and the position of referenced staff members. An ability to identify records series (legislative, oversight, nominations, administrative,) and major subject themes if required. Objective 2: Process (arrange and describe) the electronic records of a Senate committee. This requires all of the abilities listed above as well as the ability to ascertain volume of electronic records, identify formats, and degree of sensitivity of the records. Objective 3: Identify Senators and provide data entry for log sheets on a collection of television broadcasts. Objective 4: Attend meeting with the Senate archivist as appropriate, to observe archival practices, and processes within the Senate. Please submit your internship application, resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019. Intern hourly rate is $17.50 per hour.

Hiring for this position will be governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998 (“VEOA”), as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. Pursuant to the VEOA, qualified applicants who are not current employees of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate and who are disabled or who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces during certain specified time periods or in certain military designated campaigns (“veterans”) may be eligible to receive a preference over non-veterans in hiring decisions. Family members of veterans may also be eligible to receive a veterans’ preference if the veteran cannot claim his or her veterans’ preference.

To be eligible for a veterans’ preference, applicants must meet all of the requirements set forth in the VEOA and applicable regulations. Those eligibility requirements are summarized in the Application for Veterans’ Preference, which may be obtained by visiting:

https://www.senate.gov/employment/resources/pdf/SOS_VeteransPreference.pdf.

If claiming a veterans’ preference, an applicant must indicate that he/she is preference eligible on the application or resume and must submit a completed copy of the Application for Veterans’ Preference along with the supporting documentation specified on that form. If the Office of the Secretary of the Senate does not receive the Application for Veterans’ Preference and supporting documentation by the closing date, the applicant’s claim for a veterans’ preference may be denied.

Applicants may obtain a copy of the Office’s Veterans’ Preference in Appointments policy by submitting a written request to vets@sec.senate.gov.

Individuals who are entitled to a veterans’ preference are invited to self-identify voluntarily. This information is intended solely for use in connection with the Office of the Secretary of the Senate’s obligations and efforts to provide veterans’ preference to preference-eligible applicants in accordance with the VEOA. An applicant’s status as a disabled veteran and any information regarding an applicant’s disability, including the applicant’s medical condition and history, will be kept confidential and will be collected, maintained and used in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as made applicable by section 102(a)(3) of the CAA, 2 U.S.C. §1302(a)(3). An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for a veterans’ preference.

All applicants should submit a Secretary of the Senate Internship Application, Application for Veteran’s Preference and supporting documentation specified on that form, cover letter, two letters of recommendation, and current resume to the Human Resources Department at resumes@sec.senate.gov.

Job Alert: Oregon State University Public Services Unit Supervisor - closes March 20, 2019

Rachael Woody — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 23:17:54 GMT

Position Announcement: Public Services Unit Supervisor

The Special Collections and Archives Research Center at Oregon State University Libraries seeks a service-oriented, user-focused Public Services Unit Supervisor with a strong commitment to access to lead our public services operations. Reporting to the Director of the Special Collections and Archives Research Center, the Public Services Unit Supervisor has primary responsibility for managing and coordinating all reading room and remote reference activities. In conjunction with department colleagues, this position provides effective research support, optimizes access systems, and proposes new services and workflows as appropriate.
- See https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/72882 for full description and information about Oregon State University.
- Applications should be submitted online through https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/.

The Special Collections and Archives Research Center is located on the 5th floor of The Valley Library, and features secure, climate-controlled storage, exhibit spaces, a lively reading room, dedicated classrooms, and professional digital production unit. SCARC faculty and staff work to maximize discoverability and use of our collections for a broad range of researchers, through teaching, expert public services, digitization, and more. SCARC stimulates and enriches the research and teaching endeavors of Oregon State University through primary sources. As part of the University's land grant mission, SCARC makes these resources available to the OSU community, Oregonians, and the larger community of scholars and independent researchers. As the repository for and steward of the Libraries' rare and unique materials, we build distinctive and unique collections in our signature areas: natural resources, the history of science, university history, and Oregon's multicultural communities; we are also home to the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives and the OSU Queer Archives. These collections encompass manuscripts, archives, rare books, oral histories, photographs, ephemera, audio/visual materials, electronic and born digital records.

Paid Internship Alert: C.M. Russell Museum - closes March 29, 2019

Rachael Woody — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:59:28 GMT

Please see the original posting here.

For summer 2019, the C.M. Russell Museum is pleased to present internship opportunities in the fields of Research and Design of Educational Materials; Editing and Publication; Documentary Video Creation; and Library/Information Management.

Experience firsthand the life and times of one of the most well-known Western artists, Charles Marion Russell, while gaining valuable experience towards your future career. With diverse projects across an array of departments within the museum, the C.M. Russell Museum offers the opportunity to experience the variety of career paths available within the field of museums and educational institutions. Through access to art collections that document the history of a disappearing culture, celebrate the traditions of native peoples, and depict the topography and landscape of the west, interns will also gain a new understanding and appreciation for Russell’s West.

In addition to the abundant opportunities at the museum, the community of Great Falls and the surrounding areas offer a wealth of resources. By extending research and learning to the campus of Montana, interns have the opportunity to explore the Northern Plains Indian culture and the life of early explorers such as Lewis & Clark; to witness the impacts of settlers, industrialization, and agriculture on the Western Frontier; to experience the landscape that inspired Russell to move to the West, and to learn about the valuable role art, culture, and history play in small communities.

About the C.M. Russell Museum

The C.M. Russell Museum is an accredited museum of Western art and culture that first opened to the public in 1953. Its mission is to collect, preserve, research, interpret, and educate on the life and art of Charles M. Russell; the art and lives of his contemporaries; and the art of preceding and ensuing generations that depicts and focuses on the culture, life, and country of Russell’s West. Located where Charlie lived and worked during most of his professional career, the museum campus also includes Russell’s studio and home, both of which are National Historic Landmarks.

Supported by patronage, memberships, admissions, and sales from its store, the museum measures its success by its ability to nurture and enrich the creative and intellectual lives of those who share in Charlie’s West.

Dufresne Scholar Award

As part of the museum’s greater educational mission, the purpose of the Dufresne Scholar Award Internship is to expand the museum’s role as a national learning institution and center of inquiry. We seek to foster a widespread community of individuals and institutions that look to the arts as not only a means of personal enjoyment, but also as an invaluable tool for understanding cultural traditions, history, the environment, and the human experience. Through our internship program, we hope to empower aspiring professionals that are dedicated to the lives and stories that have shaped our world today, thereby ensuring the viability and integrity of our nation’s cultural, historical, and educational institutions.

Internship Program

Interns will work under the supervision of a member of the museum’s staff and will perform tasks that accommodate their interests, skills, and experience, as well as the museum’s needs at the time of application. In addition to carrying out the museum responsibilities associated with their job description, interns will acquire skills in time management, project planning, interpersonal communication, and public speaking.

The C.M. Russell Museum strongly believes that an internship must be a mutually beneficial educational experience for the intern and the museum. Also, we recognize the importance of exploring how the museum fits into a greater community context and encourage the intern to explore the variety of cultural opportunities that Great Falls and the state of Montana have to offer. Therefore, additional learning opportunities will be made available to the intern and will include such activities as:

• Opportunities to design and implement projects
• Public presentations on Museum collections
• Family programs and exhibition openings
• Staff luncheons&nbsp

Internship Opportunities

Each year the museum offers a 10-week internship for up to two individuals in one or both of the following two areas: Museum Management or Research/Project Design. Applicants are matched to internships based on qualifications, interests, and departmental needs.

Museum Management Area
Each year, the staff of the C.M. Russell Museum identifies diverse opportunities for projects across the museum’s departments. Applicants are asked to specify the project(s) that interest them and best match their skills and education during the application and interview process and will be matched to a department and project accordingly.

Departments offering Museum Management Internship projects for summer 2019 include:

EDUCATION
The Education Department is responsible for creating educational opportunities and programs for the public. The department also develops and creates hard-copy educational resources in the form of teaching units for educators and gallery guides for visitors to the museum.

In 2008, the exhibition The Bison: American Icon, Heart of Plains Indian Culture was installed – 9 years later in 2017 it was reinterpreted and reinstalled. The initial installation featured two gallery guides that visitors could take throughout their self-guided tours; since the reinstallation, the guides have been mostly used up and are now outdated. The intern will research, develop and design a new gallery guide to use in the reinterpreted exhibition.

Preferred Qualifications: Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program in Art, Art History, and/or Native American studies. Experience or interest in museum work desired, as well as an interest in the creative combination of research, design, and education.

MUSEUM STORE AND GUEST RELATIONS
The primary function of the Museum Store and Guest Relations is to provide excellent customer service to all visitors in the museum. We accomplish this by supplying information about Charles M. Russell and the museum to visitors, as well as performing retail duties that include museum admission, membership, store sales, product shipping, and inventory control.

In its decades of operation, the C.M. Russell Museum has produced many publications on Charlie Russell and related topics that are now out of print. The intern will be responsible for reviewing and updating the text of one or more such publications, collecting image use permissions, drafting a digital proof, documenting changes from the previous edition, and communicating with senior staff as well as the printer to prepare a final proof for re-publication.

Preferred Qualifications: Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program in English, Journalism, or a related field.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS
The External Relations Department oversees outward facing activities of the CM Russell Museum, including Marketing, Events, and Development.

A quality video library is desired for use by the marketing, development, and curatorial departments. The intern will create a five- to ten-minute mini-documentary introducing Charlie Russell and the museum, and will also develop a series of short videos covering various related topics. Work will include scriptwriting, conducting interviews, historical research, and all aspects of video production and editing.

Preferred Qualifications: Training or experience in video production and editing; knowledge of editing software (Adobe Premiere and After Effects or similar programs); experience in storyboarding and script development.

Frederic G. and Ginger K. RESEARCH CENTER
The Renner Research Center primarily serves the research needs of the staff of the C.M. Russell Museum; the reading room is also open to members of the public by appointment. The research collections include more than 3,000 books on the art, culture, and history of the American West, as well as archival collections, photographs, periodicals, and ephemera.

The Renner Research Center possesses approximately 55 linear feet of general reference files, which consist of clippings, publications, notes, and other ephemeral materials organized according to the subject matter. In many cases, the reference files are poorly organized or out of date. The intern will reduce duplication within the files to make better use of storage, identify knowledge gaps and generate new files on commonly researched topics, reorganize the files as needed, and create an index of reference files to increase ease of use.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. Degree work in Archives/Library/Information Science, History, or Art History preferred.

Research and Project Design Intern
The Research and Project Design Intern will provide research skills and expertise in the research and development of educational programming, special exhibitions, or published materials. Graduate students are encouraged to apply this opportunity toward ongoing graduate research or thesis topics. We encourage graduate students from the following disciplines to apply: Education, Art Education, Museum Studies, Curatorial, Anthropology, History, Art History, and Native American Studies.

Who should apply?
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. The Museum Management Internship is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students. The Research and Project Design Internship is open to graduate or doctoral students.

Stipend – $3300

Application Process

All applicants are asked to submit a cover letter/statement of intent, resume, and two letters of recommendation from current or past academic references. Your statement of interest should be one page or less and should identify which of the internship opportunities interest you, highlight relevant coursework and experience, and outline what you hope to contribute to the museum and what you would like to gain in return. If you are applying for the Research/Project Development Position, please include an extra page highlighting your research or project interests and how they fit into your current academic/career goals.

Please send applications to Kathryn Kramer at the following address:

Kathryn Kramer
Renner Research Center Manager
C.M. Russell Museum
400 13th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59401

or Email: kkramer@cmrussell.org

All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be emailed or postmarked no later than March 29, 2019. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews within a few weeks after the application deadline. Interns are responsible for making their housing arrangements in Great Falls, Montana; museum staff can provide housing suggestions.

Thank you for your interest in our program. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Paid Internship Alert: Montana SHRAB - closes February 21, 2019

Rachael Woody — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 23:29:31 GMT

2019 MONTANA SHRAB Student Archivist Program

Student Application

The Montana State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) is pleased to announce the continuation of an on-site assistance program for cultural heritage institutions in Montana. A graduate level student archivist will be chosen to provide up to 400 hours of archival project assistance to one Montana heritage institution over the summer of 2019 (June to September). The student will provide assistance based on specific goals set by the institution and may include archival surveying, processing, cataloging, basic conservation, archival basics training, creation of finding aids and creation of online inventory/content access options. This is a paid internship ($5,000) consisting of 400 hours, completed over the summer of 2019 (June to September).

The work will be based on a project selected by the host institution (not yet selected). Based on the project, MHS staff will provide training for both the institution and the student. Past projects have required instruction on state records management laws, PastPerfect cataloging, preservation work (cleaning, repairing and encapsulation). The student is also mentored each week by a member of our SHRAB who helps with that weeks issues and provides information about the profession and their own areas of expertise.

This program is made possible through a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Please see the application for additional details.

Scholarship Alert: OSU's Resident Scholar Program - closes April 30, 2019

Rachael Woody — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:49:14 GMT

The Oregon State University Libraries Special Collections and Archives Research Center (SCARC) is pleased to announce that applications are once again being solicited for its Resident Scholar Program.

Now in its twelfth year, the Resident Scholar Program provides research grants to scholars interested in conducting work in SCARC. Stipends of $2,500 per month, renewable for up to three months (for a total maximum grant award of $7,500), will be awarded to researchers whose proposals detail a compelling potential use of the materials held in the Center. Grant monies can be used for any purpose.

Researchers will be expected to conduct their scholarly activities while in residence at Oregon State University. Historians, librarians, graduate, doctoral or post-doctoral students and independent scholars are welcome to apply. The deadline for submitting proposals is April 30, 2019.

Please visit the program information page at http://bit.ly/scarcresidentscholar for more information about the program and our collecting areas.

Contact Chris Petersen, Senior Faculty Research Assistant, at chris.petersen@oregonstate.edu with questions.

Paid Internship Alert: Montana Historical Society - closes February 21, 2019

Rachael Woody — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:44:40 GMT

Oscar Mueller Collection Project: This internship opportunity involves continuing processing work on the Mueller Family Papers, including photographic collection processing, and digitization/digital curation of paper records. Oscar Mueller, an attorney by trade, was also an amateur archaeologist and local historian in the Lewistown area of Montana. The collection includes correspondence, financial records, legal documents, and subject files focusing on regional history related to industries such as mining, ranching, law, forest management, medicine, regional history. The collection also includes extensive collection of photographs dating back to the 1860s.

The Mueller internship will include training as required by MHS photograph archivist’s staff:

Care and handling of historic photos
Identification and description of photographic processes and formats
Creation of MARC records (internal standards) and EAD format inventories/finding aid
Upload of photographs into ContentDM based catalog (per consortium guidelines)
Digitization of archival documents (per internal standard) and upload to ContentDM system

This is a paid internship ($5,000) consisting of 400 hours, completed over the summer of 2019 (June to September). The intern will serve as mentor and supervisor of an Montana undergraduate history student. Deadline is February 21, 2019. Please see the application for additional details.

Scholarship Alert: SAA's Josephine Forman Scholarship - closes February 28, 2019

Rachael Woody — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:33:09 GMT

The application period for SAA's 2019 Josephine Forman Scholarship is now open!

Eligibility:

· The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

· The applicant must be of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander descent.

· The applicant must be currently enrolled in a graduate program or a multi-course program in archival administration, or have applied to such a program for the next academic year.

· The applicant shall have completed no more than half of the credit requirements toward her/his graduate degree at the time of the award (i.e., June 1).

· The applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program and begin school no later than September 1 or the fall semester/quarter immediately following the award.

· Applicants may have full-time or part-time status.

For more details and application information please visit: http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-forman

The deadline to apply is February 28, 2019.

Job Alert: University of Idaho Archival Assistant - closes February 24, 2019

Rachael Woody — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:09:49 GMT

The Position:

The Archival Assistant assists with processing university and manuscript collections, including accessioning, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials in all formats. Expands access to archival collections by encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD) for contribution to the Archives West consortium and. Provides outreach and exhibits support by designing, installing, and planning for library and community displays and events, and assists in patron reference service, including assisting with orders and inquiries May train and supervise student processing assistants. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Archival Assistant is responsible for working with the Head of Special Collections and Archives and the Archivist with accessioning materials; processing archives and manuscripts in all formats within the repository; using arrangement and description plans to achieve physical and contextual control over the materials; noting collections or parts of a collection to be digitized; contributing to the Archives and Manuscripts Processing Manual; assisting with training and supervising student assistants in archival processing, filing, and shelving; and keeping shelves and storage areas clean and orderly.

For More information and to apply: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/25079

Job Alert: Willamette University Processing Archivist & Records Manager

Rachael Woody — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:56:20 GMT

Willamette University Processing Archivist & Records Manager - view and apply here.

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2019.

Attention Current Willamette University Employees: In order to apply for posted positions, please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet.

Instructions for Applicants:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process.

To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying for. If there is an application deadline, please ensure that your application is submitted by the deadline. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.

Position Summary:
Assists in the operation of the Archives and Special Collections unit with emphasis on processing collections, overseeing Willamette's records management program, and working with archival technology tools. Provides research services for collections.
- Responsible for processing archival collections. Arranges, preserves and creates original descriptions for collections; determines processing priorities in concert with University Archivist; supervises student workers and interns assisting in processing projects; creates accession records or inventories as needed.
- Responsible for implementing and overseeing Willamette's records management program. Works with units across campus to organize and deposit their materials; assists units in the transfer, retention, or destruction of their records; coordinates and provides records management training for departmental liaisons. Manages the archiving of the University's website using Archive-It.
- Participates with the University Archivist and with the Libraries' Systems unit in the planning, implementation, and use of technology for archival collections. Responsible for the creation of metadata, including supervision of archival assistant and student workers assisting on metadata projects; responsible for creation and maintenance of finding aids in ArchivesSpace adhering to DACS and best practices; assists in the development and maintenance of the archives' web presence (presentation and content).
- Assists with archiving of born digital material in consultation with Libraries' Systems unit.
- Provides reference and in-depth research consultation. Acts as back-up problem solver for complex questions for staff providing archives reference. May provide instruction in relation to archival research.
- Responsible for the unit's Disaster Recovery Plan and Preparedness Kit.
- Responsible for the operations of the unit in the absence of the University Archivist.
- Participates in the Orbis Cascade Alliance initiatives and the broader archives community as appropriate.
- Assists in the fabrication of departmental exhibits.
- Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master's degree from an ALA accredited library or information science program with a concentration in archival studies and/or records management or Master's degree in a related field with coursework in archives and/or records management.
- Continuing professional development required.
- Demonstrated experience appraising, arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections required. Familiarity with principles of records management required.
- Familiarity with EAD required.
- Microsoft desktop applications essential.
- Thorough knowledge of archives theory, practice, and standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ethical practices and evidence of ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
- Basic knowledge of records management practice.
- Evidence of ability to exercise good professional judgment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and researchers.
- Ability to represent the university professionally to on- and off-campus communities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with archival management systems, such as ArchivesSpace, Archivematica, and Archive-It.
- Two years of professional experience.
- Familiarity with digital asset management systems and digital repository technologies.
TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position occasionally requires reaching outward and above the shoulder and climbing, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and/or bending. Positional occasionally requires lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. and pushing or pulling up to 50 lb.

You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section:
- Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
- Current Resume
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Call for Roundtable: Resisting Burnout: Or How Not to Go Insane During a Job Search

Rachael Woody — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 20:12:14 GMT

Would anyone like to join a roundtable/panel discussion of how to resist burnout during a job search? If so, please contact:

Marissa Hiller

Archivist

Marissacantuhiller@gmail.com

Working Title : “Resisting Burnout: Or How Not to Go Insane During a Job Search.”

Searching for jobs can be stressful and as archivists we’re often encouraged to keep move forward to find the perfect match. Using the format of a panel discussion or round table participants will share their experience of self-care (or not!) during a job search. Afterwards we will break into a larger group discussion and come up with self-care methods to put in place.

Polk County Historical Society Annual Meeting - Jan. 19 @1:30pm

Rachael Woody — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 20:11:27 GMT

Join the Annual Meeting of the Polk County Historical Society in Rickreall on Saturday, January 19th at 1:30 pm. Highlights include a keynote address by Tom Branigar about his time working at the Eisenhower Library. January is the 100th anniversary of the death of President Theodore Roosevelt who helped set up the filing system that is currently used in the White House.

For more information, see www.polkcountyhistoricalsociety.org

WA State Historical Society: Craft + Brew Event December 6, 7-10pm

Rachael Woody — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:21:40 GMT

Craft + Brew with the Washington State Historical Society

December 6, 2018. 7-10PM.
Get your tickets online today!

Not only is this your last chance to see the exhibition Make/Do, it’s also your last chance to fit in a History After Hours event in 2018! Try your hand at many different maker projects as well as taste a variety of beers crafted by breweries throughout the state. Learn about each style of craft beer along with its historical significance to the area while creating your own works of art. You can even make your own wrapping paper to share your works as holiday gifts!

21+ program
$20 pre-registration, $25 at the door.

Call for Submissions (Seattle-area): Sound Archivist

Rachael Woody — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:19:08 GMT

Now Accepting Submissions for The Sound Archivist, email: seattle.area.archivists@gmail.com with anything you'd like to contribute!

Seattle-Area Archivists Happy Hour - December 5, 6-8pm

Rachael Woody — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:15:29 GMT

Wednesday, December 5th

Optimism Brewing
6pm-8pm

Join us at Optimism Brewing for some informal chatter and Winter ales.

RSVP Here

Job Alert: Spokane Tribe of Indians Collections Manager - open until filled

Rachael Woody — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:43:19 GMT

Original Post: http://www.spokanetribe.com/job-description?id=1016

STOI GOV: COLLECTIONS MANAGER

Vacancy Ann. #	STOI-18-093
Title	STOI GOV: COLLECTIONS MANAGER
Supervisor	PRESERVATION PROGRAM MANAGER
Department	PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT
Location	WELLPINIT, WA
Status	REGULAR, FULL-TIME
Rate of Pay	$21.00 - $23.00 PER HOUR
Opening Date	MAY 17, 2018
Closing Date	OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SUMMARY: The collections manager is under the direct supervision of the Preservation Manager, and is responsible for the day to day management, supervision and curation of tribal and federally owned collections, associated records, photographs and other archival materials received and held at the STI preservation repository. This position will have daily supervision over the assistant collections manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Protection and preservation of museum objects
Monitor and record environmental data (% RH, temperature, dust and gaseous pollution, and/or other inherent vice on a daily basis
Oversee/supervises of assistant Collections Manager
Inspects and records the conditions of the objects
Facilitate the annual physical inventory of all objects as per Bureau of Reclamation policies and procedures
Participates in information gathering for the collections management report due at the end of the year, as one of the BPA/BOR management task (task numbers will change each fiscal year)
Administer loan and gift agreements and associated correspondences
Directs and tracks internal object movement and object handling for loaned collections and permanent collections
Assists/monitors researchers and contractors in the collections storage area
Plans and executes collections care, and minimal facility management for the collections building
Supervise and trains staff on collections procedure
Assists with background historical research for on/off reservation projects
Able to assist the Principal Investigator with their field season when needed
Communication and organizations skills to oversee and implement programs that work with individual, local, state and federal organizations

SPECIAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Working knowledge of standard museum collections management practices and procedures, including object handling and cataloguing
Experience using collections database, especially Re-discovery Proficio, and digital imaging equipment and photography techniques
Experience with audio/visual collections
Communication and organizational skills to oversee and implement programs that work with individuals, local, state, and federal organizations
Proficient with personal computers and associated software (e.g. Microsoft Office, social media, collections databases)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in museum studies
2 years experience working with collections (Native American artifacts, historical artifacts) and managing collections in a museum setting
Valid Driver’s License, good driving record, tribally insurable
Able to work in various weather conditions; must be able to hike to remote sites if needed

OTHER:

Education with a focus on Collections Management preferred
Tribal repository experience preferred

Applications Are Available In The Tribal Human Resources Department

P.O. Box 206, Wellpinit, WA 99040

OR, can be downloaded from our website: www.spokanetribe.com

Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Andrea Flett

(509) 458-6583, FAX: (509) 458-6556

E-mail: sabrina.mccoy@spokanetribe.com or andrea.flett@spokanetribe.com

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No Later Than

4:30 p.m. On The Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According

To Its Indian Preference Policy

Applicants May Be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test

Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A 90-Day Orientation

Erin Passehl Stoddart Published in Academic Archivist: Mapping Student Learning in the Archives

Rachael Woody — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:43:07 GMT

Mapping Student Learning in the Archives

This post comes from Erin Passehl Stoddart, Strategic Projects and Grants Development Librarian, University of Oregon.

Erin Passehl Stoddart, past NWA president and former head of special collections and archives at the University of Idaho, recently wrote a blog post for the Academic Archivist, which is administered by SAA’s College and University Archives Section. The blog post looks at highlighting student worker learning and accomplishments at the administrative level through mapping job duties to professional standards and literacies and to campus learning outcomes. You can read the blog post at: https://academicarchivist.wordpress.com/2018/11/05/mapping-student-learning-in-the-archives/.

Job Alert: Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus & Mary Processing Archivist - Open Until Filled

Rachael Woody — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:56:17 GMT

SUMMARY: The Processing Archivist is responsible for the appraisal, arrangement, and description of archival material in the SNJM U.S.-Ontario Archives Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accessions, appraises and arranges archival materials according to institutional and professional standards.
Describes archival materials according to institutional and professional standards.
Works with Director of Archives and Heritage Center to research, develop, implement and review archival policies and practices as needed to ensure currency with professional standards.
Clears up project backlogs as needed.
Assists in maintaining the Province Archives’ database.
Answers research or reference requests as assigned or in absence of Director of Archives and Heritage Center.
Assists with coordinating and supervising arrangement and description projects.
Updates the Province Archives’ disaster preparedness and recovery plan and assists in monitoring environmental conditions.
Maintains statistics to monitor supply levels and to improve collection management functions.
Participates in the creation and development of exhibits.
Participates in departmental projects such as outreach publications and special events to promote the history of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, U.S.–Ontario Province.
Other related duties as needed or directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises volunteers in absence of the Director of Archives and Heritage Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:          Master’s degree from an ALA accredited Library and Information Science program with archives’ emphasis or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:        1-2 years’ experience with archival practice, preferably from a government, business, or religious archives.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Must be supportive of the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names.
Must model SNJM Guiding Values in carrying out work activities and responsibilities.
Must be able to respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information/
Knowledge of archival organization and descriptive standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Internet Explorer, etc. Experience with PastPerfect strongly preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner. Proven attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND/OR WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Include work environment as appropriate to the job’s performance (e.g., working in temperature extremes, using hazardous equipment, lifting requirements, etc.).

Must be able to perform tasks associated with retrieval of archival materials, including reaching overhead, reaching extension, climbing, balancing, and moving/lifting up to 40 lbs. Must be able to work around dusty materials in a low temperature and low humidity environment.

EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer (PC) keyboard, mouse; office telephone/voice mail system; fax/copier, scanner, work cell phone and SNJM vehicles.

HOURS: Full time, Monday through Friday.

The above description generally reflects the primary functions of the position. The above statements shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be required for the position.

SNJM is committed to continually building a workplace that exemplifies its values and vision of being hospitable to everyone. The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical/dental, group life and disability coverage, a 401K plan, and paid time off.

To learn more about the mission and vision of the Sisters of the Holy Names visit: www.snjmusontario.org

To Apply: In order to be considered an applicant for this position, please complete our online employment application at https://snjm.catsone.com/careers. Click “Apply Now” to complete and submit the online application

Call: Native Cultural Institutions and Programs Database

Rachael Woody — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:54:10 GMT

The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums is developing a national database of directors/lead staff members of Native cultural institutions and programs. Information is sought for Native archives, libraries, museums, cultural centers, historic preservation offices, and language programs. There is an "other" option for cultural institutions or programs not fitting within the defined parameters.

Click on the link to complete information for your organization and then share this message with other cultural institutions and programs so they may be included in the directory.

https://atalm.formstack.com/f…/cultural_leadership_directory

New radio episodes of the Labor Archives of Washington’s Radio Segment: Intersectional Affirmative Action Labor Organizing

Rachael Woody — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:46:38 GMT

New radio episodes of the Labor Archives of Washington’s Radio Segment: Intersectional Affirmative Action Labor Organizing

The latest episodes of the Labor Archives of Washington’s regular segment on the KSVR radio show We Do the Work aired throughout October and at 91.7 FM KSVR (Mount Vernon, Washington) and are now streaming online via KSVR and Public Radio International’s Exchange.

The segment, the second part on the history and legacy of intersectional labor and civil rights organizing of the Northwest Labor Employment and Law Office, including the killing of two cannery worker union leaders in Seattle in 1981. This program features activists Cindy Domingo, Nemesio (Jr) Domingo and Garry Owens and Conor Casey, Labor Archivist for the Labor Archives of Washington.

Listen to the program:

https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/256810-cindy-and-nemesio-jr-domingo-and-garry-owens-le/floating_piece

Also airing We Do The Work: WXOJ (Florence, MA), KOWA (Olympia, WA), WRFI (Ithaca, NY), KIDE (Hoopa Tribe, CA), KVWV (Bellingham, WA), KBFG (Seattle, WA), KNSJ (San Diego, CA), KMRE (Bellingham), Work Force Rising, KCEI (Taos, NM), KODX (Seattle, WA), KGHI (Westport, Grays Harbor, WA), KPPQ (Ventura, CA), KVOY (Norman, OK), KBOG (Bandon, OR), WEFT (Champaign, IL), KRJF (Santa Rosa, CA), KWSI (Grand Junction, CO), and intermittently on KWRK (Fairbanks, AK or Window Rock, AZ), KVGD (Goldendale, WA), KZAX (Bellingham, WA), WRIR (Richmond, VA), KVRF (Palmer, AK), and WXDU (Durham, NC)

Links to Other Episodes in the Series:

Job Alert: Oregon State Archives Records Management Internship

Rachael Woody — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:22:12 GMT

Oregon State Archives has added a fourth internship opportunity, this one is specifically focused on Records Management.

Job Alert: Chihuly Studio Archivist - open until filled

Rachael Woody — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 20:10:35 GMT

View original job post and apply via Society of American Archivists: http://careers.archivists.org/jobs/11543552/archivists

Chihuly Studio is a lively and world renowned art studio based out of Seattle. We have a rare opportunity for a dynamic, experienced Archivist to join our Registration team.

Our Archivist is responsible for collecting and accessing Chihuly’s biographical and historical career information as well as contributing to the accuracy of information for marketing and publications.

Responsibilities:

Collect, archive and maintain documents, publications, imagery, film and other materials for the Chihuly archive
Fact check essays, manuscripts and Studio generated materials
Develop and lead strategy and protocol for maintaining archived assets
Maintain databases of artist’s chronology
Serve as a reference for internal and external inquiries as well as Studio liaison for authors and publications
Professionally process archive materials per standards of Society of American Archivists

Qualifications:

BS in Library Science or equivalent. MS in Library Science is preferred
Experience in databases and Microsoft Office Products
Experience with digitization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend information quickly
Self-directed with the ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including a health/dental/vision care package, employer retirement match, and paid time off.

Applications are accepted using our online application process only. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Free Webinar: Archives & Records Management Seminar (RSVP by Oct. 17)

Rachael Woody — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 19:52:15 GMT

The Pennsylvania State Archives is pleased to announce that online registration is now live for the Annual Archives and Records Management Seminar, which will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

Registration is free, but must be received by October 17.

Onsite sessions will again take place at the Commonwealth Media Center in Harrisburg, with a live webinar feed available for online viewing. Heinz History Center’s Detre Library and Archives will also host a remote-viewing opportunity for those who cannot attend in Harrisburg, but who desire to engage with peers.

Topics and speakers include:

Why PDF/A for Preservation? Stephen Levenson, International Standards Organization (ISO) Convener for PDF/A

Evaluating and Improving Disaster Related Outcomes: Samantha Forsko, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts; Josh Stahlman, Pennsylvania State Archives

Survey: Career Satisfaction for Archivists

Rachael Woody — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:07:01 GMT

Fellow Archivists of NWA:

I would be grateful if you’d participate in a short survey about workplace, career, and professional satisfaction levels among archivists. My goal is to see how archivists feel about our workplaces and gauge levels of professional satisfaction. Identifying our strengths, and areas that need improvement, is a step toward helping the archives profession remain a fulfilling and rewarding field. This survey is for everyone in the profession, those beginning their career to those approaching retirement. Thanks for a few minutes of your time.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCL9NN7

Regards,

Zachary R. Jones, Ph.D.
Archivist II
Alaska State Archives
Division of Libraries, Archives, & Museums
Mailing: P.O. Box 110571
Physical: 395 Whittier Street
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0571
(907) 465-2241

Job Alert: Oregon State Archives - 3 internships!

Rachael Woody — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 03:20:38 GMT

Please see the linked job descriptions for more information:

Event: Oregon Archives Crawl is October 20!

Rachael Woody — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:15:19 GMT

The Oregon Archives Crawl is back!

See here for more details and updates: https://portlandarchives.wordpress.com/crawl/

Join us Saturday, October 20th to explore Changing Attitudes. Archives document how communities, beliefs, practices, and preferences have changed over the years. Historical records and photos can shed new light on common beliefs or explain how things have come to pass. With more than 30 organizations participating, you are guaranteed to discover something new!

Start the Crawl at any of these locations: City of Portland Archives & Records Center, the Oregon Historical Society or the Multnomah County Library. At each site you’ll find representatives from archives, special collections, and heritage organizations. “Passports” are available at each site to help guide you and provide a list of organizations. From young, old, and in-between to vintage photo lover to history buff to scholar to student to genealogist to building researcher to those who are just curious to learn something new: everyone is welcome.

Saturday, October 20th
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Start at any of the following locations:
City of Portland Archives & Records Center,
the Oregon Historical Society or the Multnomah County Library
Free and open to the public
portlandarchives.wordpress.com/crawl

Participating organizations:
Architectural Heritage Center
Clackamas County Historical Society
Clark County Historical Museum
Friends of Historic Forest Grove
Genealogical Forum of Oregon
George Fox University/NWYM Archives
GLAPN – Northwest LGBTQ History
Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum
John Wilson Special Collections, Multnomah County Library
Labor Archives of Washington, UW Libraries Special Collections
Lewis & Clark College
Mazama Library and Historical Collections
Metro
Multnomah County Archives
National Archives at Seattle
Northwest History Network
OHSU Historical Collections & Archives
Oregon Country Fair Archives
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Oregon Nikkei Endowment
Oregon State Archives
Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health
OSU Special Collections and Archives Research Center
PSU Architecture, Engineering & Construction Archives
PSU Library Special Collections & University Archives
Reed College Special Collections and Archives
Silverton Country Historical Society
The Vanport Mosaic
University of Washington Special Collections
Washington County Museum
Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
World of Speed

#AskAnArchivist Day is October 3!

Rachael Woody — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:11:55 GMT

Please see SAA's website for more details: https://www2.archivists.org/initiatives/askanarchivist-day

What Is #AskAnArchivist Day?

It’s an opportunity to:

Break down the barriers that make archivists seem inaccessible.
Talk directly to the public—via Twitter—about what you do, why it’s important and, of course, the interesting records with which you work.
Join with archivists around the country and the world to make an impact on the public’s understanding of archives while celebrating American Archives Month!
Interact with users, supporters, and prospective supporters about the value of archives.
Hear directly from the public about what they’re most interested in learning about from archives and archivists.

How Does It Work?

On October 3, archivists around the country will take to Twitter to respond to questions tweeted with the hashtag #AskAnArchivist. Take this opportunity to engage via your personal and/or institutional Twitter accounts and to respond to questions posed directly to you or more generally to all participants.

Questions will vary widely, from the silly (What do archivists talk about around the water cooler?) to the practical (What should I do to be sure that my emails won’t get lost?), but each question will be an opportunity to share more about our work and our profession with the public.

Between now and October 3:

PROMOTE #AskAnArchivist Day among your users and constituents via your institution’s website, Twitter account, blog, newsletter, and any other mediums available to you. Click here for the public announcement (and feel free to pick up language from it for your own promotions). Memes are a great way to drum up excitement and are easily created through an online meme generator. Check out examples of previous promotional “Philosoraptor” memes here and here.

For additional inspiration on what your promotion of #AskAnArchivist Day might look like, check out what your peers have done:

And these great examples of museums' promotions of #AskACurator Day:

Examples of possible Twitter promotion:

Happy #AskAnArchivist Day! Our archivists are waiting for YOUR questions. Tag us at @TWITTERHANDLE and use #AskAnArchivist.
Archivists at @TWITTERHANDLE are gearing up for #AskAnArchivist Day on October 3! Literally—documents and photo boxes stacked and waiting!

ENCOURAGE the public to use #AskAnArchivist and your institution’s Twitter handle (e.g., @smithsonian) when asking questions so you won’t miss any that are intended for you and so we will be able to track questions and answers to measure overall participation.

TALK to your staff and colleagues to develop a plan for responding to tweets throughout the day. Will one person respond to all tweets? Will you share the task? Will individuals sign up for time slots and let the public know who will be available when?

Here’s one example:

During #AskACurator Day, one person at the Indianapolis Museum of Art was selected to monitor both the general hashtag and tweets sent directly to @imamuseum. When direct questions came in or interesting general questions were posed via the hashtag, the designated monitor sent the questions to participating curators via email. The curators (and their archivist!) replied with their answers, and the monitor posted all answers from the @imamuseum Twitter account.

CREATE an institutional Twitter account if you don’t already have one. #AskAnArchivist Day and American Archives Month are both great opportunities to start one! Get started here.

And if an institutional Twitter account is not an option for you, answer questions from your personal Twitter account! If your institutional affiliation and job title are not already listed on your profile, be sure to add that for the duration of #AskAnArchivist Day.

TWEET and GREET! Take advantage of this opportunity to join with archivists from around the country to talk to and hear directly from the public on October 3.

If you plan to participate, please email SAA Editorial and Production Coordinator Abigail Christian with your Twitter handle so we can add you to the 2018 list of participants.

Job Alert: Whitman College Archives Assistant - Open Until Filled

Rachael Woody — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 21:24:02 GMT

Archives Assistant

Please see original post: https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/postings/2090

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. If you are attaching any items in .jpeg, please make sure to use lower case format. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and welcomes nominations of and applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the College’s learning environment. Whitman is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Whitman College is an EEO Employer.

Posting Details

Posting Details (Default Section)

Posting Number:	0600501
Posting Date:	08/24/2018
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job:	Archives Assistant
Department:	Penrose Library
Supervisor's Name:	Archivist and Head of Digital Services
Position Type:	Staff
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Position Purpose:	The Archives Assistant manages and supervises the archives reading room, providing patron services to Whitman affiliates and community members. The position serves as a support person to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives and assists with all aspects of archives administration, including reference, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials in all formats.
Principal Accountabilities:	1) Supervise the reading room, providing assistance to archives patrons and ensuring security of materials. Assist with logistics for class sessions and events. 2) Conduct reference interviews in person, by phone, by post, and by email, and provide access to relevant manuscript, archival, print, and electronic resources. Refer questions to other archives or library staff as appropriate. 3) Maintain friendly and professional demeanor while interacting with patrons who have varying levels of comfort and familiarity with archival research practices. 4) Assist with accessioning materials by acknowledging receipt of donations, recording accession information, creating inventories, and filing relevant documentation. 5) Assist with arrangement and description of manuscript, archival, and digital collections as directed by the Archivist and Head of Digital Services. 6) Maintain usage statistics and metrics and manage archival materials in ArchivesSpace, our content management system. 7) Complete digitization projects and upload materials with appropriate metadata into various access platforms. 8) Page, re-shelve, and perform copying and scanning of archival materials, including photographs. 9) Handle correspondence and billing for document and image reproduction services and use permissions. 10) Oversee the daily operations of the archives when the Archivist and Head of Digital Services is absent 11) Occasionally supervise student archives assistants. 12) Other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:	Required: B.A. or B.S. degree; excellent communication and customer service skills; aptitude for organization; demonstrated collaboration and problem-solving skills; ability to manage and complete multiple tasks in parallel; ability to work independently. Preferred: experience working in libraries or archives, or knowledge of archival practices; knowledge of, or interest in, the history of Whitman College, the Walla Walla Valley, or the Pacific Northwest; fluency in Spanish or another foreign language desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:	Individuals must be able to explain and/or demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. 1) Relates positively, cooperatively and effectively to Whitman students, faculty and staff, and to members of the public. Strong oral and written communication skills necessary to diplomatically relate to other campus departments, individuals, and outside constituencies. Must be able to deal with challenges while maintaining friendly and cooperative relationships. Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital. 2) Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and with a sense of humor in a changing environment. 3) Possess specific computer skills including standard office applications including Microsoft Suite and Google Drive; has knowledge of, or the ability to learn, specialized software systems including ArchivesSpace, Digital Commons, Islandora, and Adobe Photoshop. 4) Ability to pay strict attention to detail and accuracy; ability to determine and follow an efficient, sequential workflow. 5) Possess time management skills necessary to meet deadlines, to prioritize work, and to make changes in daily work routines in the interest of efficiency, often in consultation with supervisor. Ability to stay on task in an environment where routine assignments and special projects continually vie for attention. 6) Ability to effectively plan and supervise work of student assistants. 7) Flexibility necessary to handle unforeseen problems and circumstances; ability to exercise independent judgment within specific guidelines and standards, seeking assistance from supervisor when clarification is needed. 8) Ability to manipulate visual resource images in all formats, traditional or digital. 9) Ability to sit for extended periods of time, perform intensive keyboarding, and to lift and move objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds. Ability to bend, stretch, or climb up and down a ladder to retrieve, shelve, or rearrange archival storage boxes, artifacts and books, or file materials. 10) Ability to load, unload, and maneuver a loaded book truck or other hand-operated vehicle used for moving archival resources on a variety of surfaces and inclines; move boxes of materials from private residences, businesses, or warehouse storage to the library and into the archives. 11) Ability to work in confined areas that are prone to dust, pollen, mold, and other related contaminates generated by manuscript or archival material. 12) Ability to re-arrange metal shelving and cabinets. 13) Ability to maintain a valid Washington Driver’s License. 14) Ability to perform periodical general maintenance and cleaning. 15) Post-offer physical and background check required.
Physical Demands:
Work Hours
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and welcomes nominations of and applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the College’s learning environment. Whitman is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Whitman College is an EEO Employer.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume

Optional Documents

Job Alert: Bonneville Power Administration GS-12 Archivist

Rachael Woody — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 23:51:59 GMT

See original post for application details:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/509104200

Open & closing dates : 08/27/2018 to 09/10/2018

Service : Competitive

Pay scale & grade: GS 12

Salary : $77,929 to $101,308 per year

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule : Full-Time - Full Time

The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional archival work involved in appraising, arranging, describing, preserving, publishing and providing reference service from a collection of over 1,500,000 historic BPA documents, photographs, films and videos, some dating back to 1937, and appraised at a value of $5,261,000.

Responsibilities

This announcement is also being advertised under Merit Promotion as announcement DOE-BPA-18-12906-MP. If you intend to apply under a Special Hiring Authority (e.g. Schedule A, VRA, VEOA, etc.), please apply under the Merit Promotion announcement as well.

As an Archivist, you will:

Analyze and evaluate historic BPA documents to determine their continuing value, and make decisions regarding their accession or ultimate disposition.
Decide on the most appropriate arrangement of archival records that will (a) provide a fixed and known location for every collection or accession so that it can be found when needed, and (b) bring related materials together in a logical order so they can be used without prior knowledge of the existence of a particular
accession or collection.
Safeguard the archival collections from deterioration, damage, destruction, or from impairment of their value through disarrangement or alteration.
Create and present programs on various aspects of BPA history: for BPA work groups, new BPA employee orientation, museums, resource centers, retired employee organizations, customers, industry conferences, BPA Visitor Center tours, BPA anniversary history talk, and others.
Publish archival holdings either comprehensively or selectively in printed volumes, on DVD, or via the web.
Provide specific information from or about records in response to explicit inquiries.

Webinar: Applying Radical Empathy Framework in Archival Practice

Rachael Woody — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 21:19:49 GMT

Applying Radical Empathy Framework in Archival Practice 

Monday, September 17, 2018

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time)

Hosted by the Society of California Archivist

Webinar description:

In their 2016 article "From Human Rights to Feminist Ethics: Radical Empathy in the Archives" (Archivaria), Michelle Caswell and Marika Cifor define radical empathy as "a willingness to be affected, to be shaped by another's experience, without blurring the lines between the self and the other." Caswell and Cifor identify archivists as caregivers whose responsibilities are not primarily bound to records but to records creators, subjects, users, and communities through "a web of mutual affective responsibility."

How can archivists apply the framework of radical empathy to everyday practice? This webinar, co-lead by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez and Jasmine Jones, will guide discussion on the application of a feminist ethics of care to archival praxis. The speakers will examine the four proposed affective relationships Caswell and Cifor identify in the 2016 article: archivist to record creators, subjects, users, and communities, and will include a fifth, that of the archivist to the archivist.

The cost is $10 for SCA members; $5 for student members; and $20 for non-members. All registrants will receive a link to the webinar recording after the webinar is completed.

Presenters:

Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez is the Assistant University Archivist at UC Irvine where she works with administrators, faculty, and students about preserving their UCI history. She was previously the Processing Archivist for Latin American Collections at Princeton University and a Project Archivist at the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. She holds a MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in Art History from UCLA. Her professional interests are digital archives, digital preservation, and inclusive community building.

Jasmine Jones is the Head of Processing at UCLA Library Special Collections, where she works with and thinks about the relationship between people, systems infrastructure, and post-acquisition processes. Previously, she worked at Smith College, as the Metadata and Technical Services Archivist in Special Collections. She holds an MSLIS, Archives Management concentration, and an MA in History from Simmons College.

Both Elvia and Jasmine are editors of the upcoming special issue of Journal of Critical Library and Information Science on “Radical Empathy in Archival Practice.”

Who should attend:

Everyone interested in learning about radical empathy in the archives.

Registration open until September 10. Online payment is required.

Job Alert: Reference Librarian at Idaho State Historical Society - closes September 5, 2018

Rachael Woody — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:39:05 GMT

Reference Librarian Librarian - Idaho State Historical Society

Open for Recruitment: August 20, 2018 - September 5, 2018
Announcement # 02918081386
Salary Range: $19.35 per hour -Plus Competitive Benefits!

Location(s): Boise

The Idaho State Historical Society is looking for a
Reference Librarian!

The Idaho State Historical Society is an extraordinary system of cultural and historic resources comprised of the Idaho State Museum, Idaho State Archives, State Historic Preservation Office, and Old Idaho Penitentiary and Historic Sites Program. We seek to inspire, enrich and engage all Idahoans by leading the state in preserving, sharing, and using history and cultural resources relevant to today to inform and influence the future.

The Reference Librarian is responsible for managing the Merle Wells Research Center & Reading Room at the Idaho State Archives (ISA) and overseeing on-site and off-site reference service in coordination with archives staff. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring library and archival best practices are followed in accordance with the American Library Association and the Society of American Archivists.

The Reference Librarian works Tuesday through Saturday.

General Responsibilities:

Reference

Provides reference and research assistance to patrons who visit the research center using catalogs, finding-aids, databases, genealogical sources, and personal knowledge of holdings of Idaho State Archives.
Performs specialized reference work involving determining the location of specific information in large collections of government records, personal papers, and other collections.
Apply professional judgment to complex policy and procedures to fulfill a variety of information requests.
Provide leadership in the delivery of Reference Services and Outreach for the Research Center and Lincoln Legacy Exhibit.
Analyze reference work processes and procedures; make and evaluate improvements; and provide technical assistance to others.
Oversee reference service for Research Center for on-site and off-site reference requests.
Implement and maintain best practices in management of Reference Services in accordance with the American Library Association and the Society of American Archivists.
Oversee the education and compliance of Research Center customers on Reading Room Policies and Procedures as part of the reference interview process.
Provides reference and research assistance to patrons contacting the division by mail, e-mail, or telephone using the tools described above.
Coordinates the answering of mail, e-mail, and telephone reference requests by overseeing the distribution of correspondence equitably among available staff.
Monitors responses and in-person assistance by other staff for thoroughness, timeliness, and consistency.
Maintains the public access computers home page to assist researchers in identifying ISHS and/or other web-based tools of use to our patrons.
Provides tours, orientation sessions, and classes on general and specific topics to encourage the use of ISHS research materials.
Prepares the reference desk schedule and solicits assistance from non-reference staff to fill in as needed.
Serves as the initial contact for researchers who have complaints and concerns about their reference experiences and has responsibility for trying to resolve problems if at all possible.
Instills in reference department staff the agency’s expectations of a high level of customer friendly service and addresses any concerns with individual employees.

Outreach

Promote access to collections and market use of the Idaho State Archives Research Center and Lincoln Legacy Exhibit through outreach, public education programs, community partnerships, social media, exhibitions, site-hosted events and other opportunities when appropriate.
Maintain and update archives section of agency website in accordance with agency guidelines.
Provide support to agency public programs and outreach efforts as assigned.

Collections Management for Research Center

Oversee Collections Management of the Research Center holdings including the accessioning, cataloging and technical processing of materials including books, microfilm newspapers, Journals, and miscellaneous Vertical File materials.
Manage the collection development of holdings for the research center.
Suggests items to be acquired that are consistent with the collection policy but that would improve customer service and/or new research interests.

Supervision

Supervise library assistants, interns and volunteers.
Establish goals for section staff, monitors their work and prepares performance evaluations
Oversee the training of reference staff on the compliance of Reading Room Policies and Procedures
Revises position descriptions as needed.
Establishes a positive work environment and promotes effective communication with and between staff.
Sets priorities for cataloging of research center materials for Library Assistant 3.
Evaluates library assistance projects to ensure alignment with best practices, SMART Goals and Agency Strategic Plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a Master’s degree in Library Science
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating a library project, program or service
Experience in librarianship, including applying current (last two years) library trends and technology
Experience supervising others

Desirable Qualification:

Experience providing reference services for historical and genealogical research, using special collections such as governmental records, manuscripts, photographs, and maps

Examination:

The examination is a rating of your education and experience. Enter your responses to the questions in the spaces provided in the examination. You must have the minimum level of experience or education described for each question addressing minimum requirements to qualify for this position. Scoring will be based on the information you provide. A minimum rating of 63 is needed to pass this examination. Notification of your test results will be available online when the review process is complete.

To preview the exam, click on the “Preview Exam” link at the bottom of this page (you will not be able to take the exam from this screen). If you wish to take the exam, click on any Apply Online button and follow the instructions provided.

How to Apply:

Click on any Apply Online button and follow the instructions provided to complete the Application Checklist and Exam for this position.

When updating your online application information, please select:

Idaho State Historical Society under "Agencies"
Full-time under "Job Type/Shift"
Boise under "Cities"

When updating your online application information, you must complete all items in the Application Checklist (this includes: Personal Information, Education, Work History, Cities, Agencies and Job Type/Shift). Without this information, your name cannot be referred to the hiring agency.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Idaho State Historical Society!

Link to original job posting: https://www4.labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=02918081386

Job Alert: OHSU Archives Student Assistant - closes September 10, 2018

Rachael Woody — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 19:07:40 GMT

OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is hiring for one student assistant position. Please see below for details. Interested candidates must apply online and should include both a cover letter and a resume.

Follow this link, or search for the IRC73210 on OHSU's job site (https://ais.ohsu.edu/OA_HTML/IrcVisitor.jsp).

Position description:

Job Title: Student Assistant

Department: OHSU Historical Collections & Archives

Location: OHSU Marquam Hill Campus, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97239

FTE: 0.5, Part Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week, specific hours to be determined between 8 am and 5 pm

Salary: $12.00/hour

Functions/Duties of Position

Process archival and manuscript collections in a variety of formats
Describe collections in finding aids, write blog posts
Assist with digitization projects
Support reference and research activities; conduct research relevant to collections
Shelve and shift materials; perform basic preservation tasks
Other general support duties for HC&A

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at least half-time
Attention to detail combined with ability to balance multiple responsibilities
Experience with Windows and MS Office; interest in learning new technologies and applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills; tact and discretion in communication
Ability to repeatedly lift and move objects weighing 20-50 lbs.; push and maneuver loaded book trucks; bend and stoop; climb stairs and ladders repeatedly
Ability to handle rare and fragile library materials

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated interest in archives and/or special collections
Previous archives, library, or museum work experience
Knowledge of metadata standards such as Dublin CORE
Enrollment in an MLS, museum management, or library technician program
Undergraduate or graduate training in library science, museum studies, history, or related field

Benefits:

OHSU ID with included TriMet pass allows you to use all TriMet busses, MAX trains, Portland Streetcar, and Portland Aerial Tram at no cost
Student assistants accrue sick time, but receive no other benefits (such as vacation pay, holiday pay, health insurance, etc.)

Additional Details

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Review of applications will begin on or after September 10, 2018. If you have any questions regarding these positions, please feel free to contact Steve Duckworth, University Archivist, duckwors@ohsu.edu.

Seeking to Rehome Polk Directories

Rachael Woody — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:21:13 GMT

The Ogden Regional Family History Library in Utah is trying to find new homes for their Polk Directories. I have attached a pdf of what is available. The only cost is the cost of shipping the books. Please let me know if you are interested and I will get you in contact with them.

Sarah Singh

Curator of Special Collections

Weber State University

Stewart Library

3921 Central Campus Drive. Dept. 2901

Ogden UT 84408-2901

801-626-6337

Survey: Appraising & Accessioning Born Digital Material

Rachael Woody — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:16:05 GMT

Please consider taking a research survey on current professional practices surrounding appraising and accessioning born digital material. This project seeks to examine the appraisal practices across born digital collections to help other archives build scalable, robust workflows and policies for born digital collections.

You may be eligible for this study if you are an archivist at an institution which collects born digital files or media such as floppy disks, CDs, USBs, or hard drives.

Please consider completing a 15-30 minute survey on the topic. All information reported in this survey will be kept confidential. The survey does not request enough information to identify individual respondents.

If you are interested in voluntarily completing this brief survey, please follow the link to the online survey provided below.

https://uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brcSM9gwcxS5ldz

Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, Ashlyn Velte may be reached at avelte@uidaho.edu

Job Alert: Pacific Northwest Artists Processing Archivist - closes August 22, 2018

Rachael Woody — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:12:14 GMT

Original Job Post via Willamette University: https://willamette.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Salem-Campus/Pacific-Northwest-Artists-Processing-Archivist_R0001332

Instructions for Applicants:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process.

To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying for. If there is an application deadline, please ensure that your application is submitted by the deadline. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.

Position Summary:

The PNAA Processing Archivist will process sixteen collections (approximately 420 linear feet) from the Pacific Northwest Artists Archive documenting the lives, careers, and relationships of a diverse group of artists.

Willamette University’s department of Archives and Special Collections, a department within the Mark O. Hatfield Library, houses the Pacific Northwest Artists Archive (PNAA). A collaborative project between the WU Archives and the Hallie Ford Museum of Art (HFMA), the PNAA is a Collection of materials related to the careers of artists who are or were active in Oregon or Washington for the major portion of their careers. Developed as a complement to the permanent collection of the HFMA, the Archives contains artists’ correspondence and writings, exhibition catalogues and brochures, press clippings, photographs, slides of artwork, business files, zines, and other materials related to the life and work of artists. The PNAA Advisory Group oversees the development of the Collection. The Archives also houses the University’s records and a rich Political Archive.

This is a temporary, 18-month grant position funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Develops and implements a comprehensive processing plan for the PNAA collections in concert with the University Archivist, including formulation and execution of procedures, goals, and schedules;
Prioritizes, appraises, arranges, preserves and creates original descriptions for collections according to current archival procedures and in-house processing guidelines;
Supervises student workers assisting on the project;
Creates records and notes as needed utilizing ArchiveSpace;
Conducts a preservation assessment and creates a plan for storage and migration of materials in accordance with best practices;
Provides reference assistance as needed for the collection;
Serves as liaison to the Community Advisory Board (CAB) and, with CAB input, identifies materials for digitization and exhibition while processing the collection;
Creates and publishes blog and social media posts related to the collections;
Responsible for the creation of metadata;
Responsible for encoding finding aids using EAD (or current technology).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Demonstrated experience in appraising, arranging, preserving and describing archival collections.

Computer Skills: Microsoft desktop applications essential. Familiarity with EAD and DACS.

COMPETENCIES STATEMENT

Demonstrated knowledge and application of archival principles and best practices.
Knowledge and application of EAD, metadata and specialized archival tools.
High level of research skills.
Knowledge of requirements for digitization.
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and complete a comprehensive processing project.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of different people.
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, responsible decision making, and diplomacy and to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to work constructively and effectively with a diverse group of staff, donors, and researchers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree from an ALA accredited library or information science program with a concentration in archival studies or a Master’s degree in a related field; graduate level coursework in archives administration.

Experience with electronic formats and visual materials in an archival environment preferred.

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Intermittent physical effort involving lifting up to 40 pounds is required.

You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section:

Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
Current Resume

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This job posting will close on August 22, 2018.

Job Alert: Digital Services Photographer at OHS - closes August 1, 2018

Rachael Woody — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:54:55 GMT

See details and apply here: https://ohs.applicantpro.com/jobs/832838.html

Job Alert: Digital Project Assistant at OHS - closes August 1, 2018

Rachael Woody — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:52:35 GMT

See details and apply here: https://ohs.applicantpro.com/jobs/832860.html

Job Alert: Electronic Records Manager at Multnomah Co. - closes July 31, 2018

Rachael Woody — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 03:11:55 GMT

Overview

This position is posted continuous, with a first review of applications occurring on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.

Do you want a career that combines history and tradition with technology? Are you someone who loves technology and teaching other people how to use systems and data to improve their work and efficiency? Are you a data management professional who loves or is interested in Multnomah County records and archives?

If so, we have the role for you.

As the Electronic Records Management Analyst in Records Management you will:

Be the administrator for the Electronic Document and Records Management Software (EDRMS), including system development, user account maintenance, data classification and organization and template development for record objects.
Project manage onboarding and upgrading user accounts, including customization of data entry templates and training of system users.
Be responsible for bulk ingest of structured and unstructured data into EDRMS, pulling data in from network servers and from extracts from other information systems and databases.
Develop and analyze metrics using EDRMS data to support program objectives, advise customers, and for budgetary and financial purposes.
Develop reporting and studies using EDRMS data to support program staff and management with business operations and procedure/policy development in support of strategic planning efforts.
Develop and maintain custom reports for program and end user purposes.
Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for system users, including escalation of tickets to software vendor when necessary.
Review and analyze electronic record keeping systems maintained outside of Records Management for compliance with digital preservation standards and best practices, particularly to ensure future ingest into EDRMS.
Provide training and analysis to internal customers in electronic records creation and maintenance, in support of information governance objectives.
Maintain website content in support of public access to archives data.

You would do great in this role if you have the following competencies and skills:

Customer Service: You have a "Think Yes" attitude, seek information and feedback to better understand customer needs and offer timely, appropriate responses to requests.
Technology Management: You support the implementation and use of technology solutions for internal and/or external processes and encourage training and education in technology.
Building relationships: You build and sustain cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders.
Teamwork: You encourage team unity through sharing information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
Creativity and Innovation: You encourage new ideas and bold thinking and demonstrates a willingness to learn from mistakes. You understand industry best practices and champion efforts to continuously update and expand knowledge.
Outcomes Oriented: You describe specific, measurable outcomes that indicate success and negotiates realistic time frames to complete work, projects, initiatives, and/or strategies. You keep others informed and pro-actively negotiate timelines or outcomes if circumstances change.

About Us: Records Management is the professional practice of managing records throughout the records life cycle, a series of discrete phases that carries a record from creation to destruction. This work includes identifying, classifying, appraising, storing, securing, preserving, retrieving, tracking and disposing County records in accordance with state and federal retention and privacy regulations. County records document the work of County programs and employees and protect the rights of residents. For more information on our Records Management Program, check out our website.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
At least five years (5) of responsible work experience in managing record software and/or archives data in professional records management and/or archives setting
Advanced knowledge of the concepts and principles of records and information management (RIM) including records creation, appraisal, retention, access, storage, retrieval, security, preservation, and disposition; records and information integrity, authenticity, reliability, and accessibility; information governance, information technology systems and networks, vital records and contingency planning, RIM policy development, and the legal and ethical implications of RIM and organizational accountability.
Advanced knowledge of the data structure, functions and use of electronic document and records management systems (EDRMS) such as Micro Focus Content Manager and enterprise content management (ECM) strategies. Ability to apply digital preservation standards, digital asset methodologies, and metadata schemas such as Dublin Core, METS, and EAD in the development, deployment, and maintenance of EDRMS, digital repositories, and other ECM strategic elements.
Advanced knowledge of RIM standards and best practices, including the Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles®, Information Governance Maturity Model, relevant standards in the ISO ICS 01.140 and ICS 37.080 catalogs, ISO 14721:2012 OAIS Reference Model, NIST and ANSI technical reports, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration records management guidance, and Library of Congress digital preservation guidance. Ability to apply this knowledge to analyze policies and procedures for compliance, evaluate the impacts of legal and regulatory requirements on RIM, collaborate with stakeholders in the design and implementation of information systems and applications, analyze industry trends and suggest organizational improvements, perform needs analyses, develop metrics, train end-users, and articulate and promote the benefits of RIM to executives, managers, and end-users.
Must pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

Masters Degree in Archives and Records Administration or Library and/or Information Science
Certifications: Certified Records Manager, Information Governance Professional or Certified Information Professional

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation

The Application Packet:

A short online application
A resume
A cover letter explaining why you qualify for this position and why you want to work for Multnomah County in this position.

Note: The resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Background, reference, and education checks

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible overtime.

Work Location: 1620 SE 190th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. There is some flexibility with start and end times and a possibility of a 9/80 schedule.

Follow us: @MultCoITJobs

This Work Matters - watch our videos to learn more. -

What We Can Offer You: We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. A few highlights:

Health insurance (medical, vision, Rx, and dental).
Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
Generous paid leave and the ability to maintain a great work/life balance.
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Option to participate in deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts.
Occasional telecommuting and flexible work schedules.
Limited travel, primarily local.
Access to a free bus pass for the Portland metropolitan area.
Professional development opportunities

Questions?
Lyndsey Posada, Recruiter
Department of County Assets
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97214
lyndsey.posada@multco.us
503-988-7553

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Alert: Metadata Librarian at Oregon State University - closes August 13, 2018

Rachael Woody — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 03:10:08 GMT

Oregon State University is hiring a Metadata Librarian.

The Oregon State University Libraries and Press (OSULP) seeks a creative, user-centered, flexible individual to apply for the position of Metadata Librarian. Working under the general direction of the Director of Emerging Technologies and Services and in consultation with faculty and staff in other library departments, the Metadata Librarian provides strategic direction and innovative leadership on metadata practices for digital and physical assets in the OSULP. The Metadata Librarian is an integral part of the repository development team and works closely with programmers and technicians in implementing metadata schemas.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track faculty position.

The application deadline for first consideration is 08/13/2018.

For more information, and to submit an application, please visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/63849 or visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs and search for job posting #P02332UF

Job Alert: Head of Special Collections & Archives at University of Idaho - closes August 9

Rachael Woody — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 23:17:41 GMT

SUBJECT: Job posting: Head, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library

"Position Summary:

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO LIBRARY: HEAD, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES

Faculty status, rank negotiable, 12-month appointment. This position offers the successful candidate an excellent career opportunity as a university faculty member and academic librarian.

The University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives specializes in the acquisitions, preservation, and use of research materials that document the cultural and environmental history of Idaho and the region. It is also the home of the International Jazz Collections and the University Archives. The collection contains manuscripts, recordings, photographs, maps, monographs, and some artifacts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent.
Three or more year’s experience in archives or special collections in a university setting.
Evidence of a broad knowledge of best practices in special collections and archives administration. Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative work situations. Ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment.
Ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure.

Preferred Qualifications:

An additional graduate or terminal degree in an appropriate discipline (Librarianship, History, Archives Management, or related area).
Progressively responsible roles in special collections or archives.
Supervisory experience and an inclusive, participatory management approach.
Demonstrated understanding of digitization efforts and knowledge of digital formats, data management, and metadata schema; working knowledge of EAD; Successful experience with donor cultivation; Curatorial skills and thorough understanding of archival practice. Experience with public programming and exhibits.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Successful grantsmanship.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to lift and/or otherwise carry 35 lbs. Ability to work in a dust and/or moldy environment.

Posting Number: F000702P

Posting Date: 07/06/2018

Closing Date: 8/9/2018

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement

University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer"

Wilsonville Historical Society: Project Archivist - closes July 22

Rachael Woody — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:47:13 GMT

Call for project archivist:

The Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society (WBFHS) has received a grant to fund 200 hours of an archivist’s time to conduct an item-level artifact inventory, write a collections policy and make recommendations on preserving and exhibiting artifacts. Board members and two librarians with training in archival science are on-hand for questions and assistance. There are approximately 150 items with unknown provenance. Some have notes attached to them, while others are unidentified. The oldest items date from approximately 1890.

INVENTORY the WBFHS historical artifacts collection currently stored in the attic of the Wilsonville library. Move items from shelves with assistance from volunteer Board members. Catalog the artifacts in a spreadsheet, and repackage items with appropriate archival materials. The catalog does not need to adhere to a particular standard, but does need to employ an artifact numbering system and provide a description at the item-level. Recommend further conservation steps and work with library staff as needed to include paper and other media archives

CARE OF COLLECTION: During the inventory, identify needed archival storage supplies and purchase them within the budget provided. Mileage will be paid at the federal rate for personal transportation to pick up archival packaging if needed. Advise the WBFHS of issues needing further resolution and conservation.

POLICY DEVELOPMENT: Using the collection policies of similar organizations, such as the Marion County Historical Society, or Tualatin Historical society, develop a written collections management plan to advise the WBFHS on maintaining the current collection and accepting future items. Advise on forms, recordkeeping, and inventory management.

GIVING DIRECTION: Recommend how the WBFHS can use the artifacts to promote the heritage and history of our City.

TIME FRAME: Work 200 hours between time of selection and October 31, 2018. The specific work schedule is flexible depending on library hours, board assistance and archivist’s schedule. The ending date can be adjusted if needed.

LOCATION: Inventory at Wilsonville Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070.

SUPERVISION: The WBFHS President is the general supervisor but most work is independent.

PAY/SCHEDULE: A stipend for $50.00 per hour will be paid each time 50 hours are completed. A written record of hours will be submitted to the President and payment will be made a week after the hours are completed. There will be four payments of $2500.000 for a total of $10,000. Archivist will submit a W-9 and be responsible for paying any income taxes.

TO APPLY: BY July 22, send a letter of interest including personal qualifications or resume. Work samples and references are encouraged.

ARCHIVIST POSITION

WILSONVILLE BOONES FERRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

8200 SW WILSONVILLE ROAD

WILSONVILLE, OR 97070,

APPLICATIONS SHOULD ARRIVE BY MIDNIGHT, JULY 22, 2018.

Questions? Contact:

Susan Schenk

H: 503 682 1571

C: 503 505 2115

Gates Archive: Contract Assistant Archivist (term position) - closes July 30, 2018

Rachael Woody — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:11:47 GMT

Position: Contract Assistant Archivist (term position)

Description: Gates Archive, a private archive located in the greater Seattle area, is the trusted custodian of the philanthropic and personal archival collections of the Gates family. The Archive is currently seeking candidates for an Assistant Archivist. This is a full-time, contract position for 2018 (subject to renewal) requiring a robust background investigation.

The Assistant Archivist will report to the Manager of Archive Services. Under training and guidance of Archivists, the candidate will contribute to the execution of the following activities:

Arrange and describe personal papers and organizational records in both analog and born-digital formats in accordance with Gates Archive processing policies
Conduct basic preservation and conservation procedures to stabilize analog and digital materials
Acknowledge and fulfill access requests
Support processing and access-related projects and initiatives
Conduct disk imaging and digital forensics activities for all digital media formats
Maintain statistics, reports, and other metrics
Review and update policies and documentation
Fulfill other organizational duties as assigned

Required skills: To perform the above duties, the candidate will possess

A demonstrated understanding of modern archival and/or information science theory, standards, and practices and their implementation
Familiarity and/or experience with performing accessioning, access/reference, processing and preservation services in an archive, library, special collections, or museum setting
Strong customer service skills; the ability to respond promptly to requests electronically, by phone, and in-person
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively in a rapidly changing environment
Proven ability to prioritize work, set goals and milestones, and meet multiple deadlines
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Preferred skills:

Experience performing acquisitions, processing, preservation, and access/reference services including born-digital, digitized, and physical materials in a variety of formats
Knowledge of information technologies appropriate to special collections and archives, including digital forensics software, digital preservation and collections management systems, and access and discovery tools. Familiarity with database management, word processing, spreadsheet software, and web-based applications and technologies used in an archives environment
Experience creating archival descriptive resources and interpreting and applying restrictions for access to and/or use of archival materials
Hands-on experience with legacy storage media and digital forensics software such as BitCurator or FTK

Education:

A Master’s Degree of Archival Studies, or Library & Information Science, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a short cover letter to: kellyb@gatesarchive.com

Closes July 30, 2018

Job Alert: WSU Library & Archives Paraprofessional 3 - closes July 29

Rachael Woody — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:20:36 GMT

Library & Archives Paraprofessional 3; Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA

The primary responsibilities of this position are to lead the unit’s student temporary employees, which includes training, assigning, monitoring, and correcting their work, to meet unit quality standards for stack maintenance tasks, and to provide staff coverage for the Library’s open evening hours. The position’s regularly scheduled hours are Sunday through Thursday, 2 to 11 pm duringFall and Spring Semesters and noon to 9 pm during Summer session. Schedule will vary during academic intersessions or for other unit needs.

Required Qualifications:

High school graduation or equivalent and three years’ of applicable library technical experience, including one year beyond the entry level, or an associate degree in library technology from an accredited program and one years of technical experience in the functional operations of a library level. Conservation/preservation positions prefer two years of book repair or bookbinding experience. One year of experience beyond the entry level in Access Services. Ability and willingness to work regular nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Application deadline: July 29, 2018.

To apply: https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/38955

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Bonny Boyan

Human Resource Coordinator

Washington State University Libraries

221 Holland Library

Library Administrative Office

PO Box 645610, Pullman, WA 99164-5610

boyan@wsu.edu

509-335-1535

State Archives is hiring an Office Specialist 2

Rachael Woody — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:50:42 GMT

From the State Archives in Salem:

The State Archives is hiring an Office Specialist 2. For more information, see https://sos.oregon.gov/SiteAssets/Pages/employmentopportunities/OfficeSpecialist.pdf

Closes July 3.

City of Portland is hiring a Management Analyst-GIS Records

Rachael Woody — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:49:56 GMT

The City of Portland is hiring a Management Analyst-GIS Records. For more information, see

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/2110949/management-analyst-gis-records?keywords=records&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Closes July 2, 11:59 PM

Job Alert: Private Family Archives (WA)

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 20:33:22 GMT

Archives Manager, Private Family Archives

Position Summary:

The Archives Manager is responsible for the digital and physical archival collections of a private family archives located in Bellevue, WA. This is a full-time position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage full-time and part-time archives employees
Manage archival material relating to family philanthropic work
Oversee digitization, organization, and preservation of a variety of material o Order and keep in stock materials and supplies o Ensure accurate and timely completion of special projects

Required Competencies:

A master’s degree in Archival Science or equivalent education/experience o Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Photoshop
Familiar with ArchivesSpace and Portfolio Server o Working knowledge of advanced archival practices
Working knowledge of digital preservation issues and solutions
Prior work in archives, museums or other historical institutions
Ability to work independently, alongside co-workers, and with vendors
Preserve security and confidentiality

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work on a computer for long periods
Ability to lift 50lbs

Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Application Instructions:

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Jonathan Lawler, Archives Manager – archives@pistolcreek.com

SAA: Appraisal of Digital Records

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 20:32:16 GMT

The SAA will be offering Appraisal of Digital Records #1930 at Montana State University Library in Bozeman on September 7, 2018. Here is a link to the course if you are interested in learning more or registering for the class: https://saa.archivists.org/events/appraisal-of-digital-records-1930/900/.

Job Alert: Archives Manager in Bellevue, WA

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:58:23 GMT

A private family archives in Bellevue, WA is hiring an Archives Manager. For more information, see the job description. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Jonathan Lawler at archives AT pistolcreek.com.

International Archives Day: June 9

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:57:23 GMT

International Archives Day

June 9, 2018 is International Archives Day. The International Council on Archives (ICA) invites you to celebrate on the theme of the ICA Yaoundé Conference 2018 "Archives: Governance, Memory and Heritage" which will take place in Yaounde, Cameroon from 26 to 28 November 2018. For more information, see the ICA website on #IAD18.

Job Alert: Mukurtu Library Fellow

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:55:52 GMT

The WSU Libraries are now accepting applications for two, full-time, 2-year, temporary (non-tenure-track) positions of Mukurtu Library Fellow.

Applications must be received by June 24, 2018. Online applications are required and will include a cover letter addressing the qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for three current references. Finalists for this position will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment. Questions may be sent to the search committee via Bonny Boyan,boyan@wsu.edu, 509-335-1535.

To apply visit: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wsujobs.com_postings_38334&d=DwIFaQ&c=C3yme8gMkxg_ihJNXS06ZyWk4EJm8LdrrvxQb-Je7sw&r=QzIgu__e_Ophk61lDdhuBw&m=m52hEcU8nqCVcHbAlM-nVa4aRxj4_mEaxuwFaE_1Tng&s=bm32oYoHnpvXIlb8io2rQ3cMYIwop7kGjCtquaFLM78&e=

(An announcement for the position of Mukurtu Support Librarian is being posted simultaneously. We encourage qualified applicants to apply for both positions.)

Please feel free to distribute this announcement to everyone you know who may be interested or to appropriate email distribution lists.

SAA: Digital Archives Specialist Certificate “Bootcamp”

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:55:12 GMT

Society of American Archivists Digital Archives Specialist Certificate “Bootcamp” Coming to UW Libraries in June 2018

Please register here to enroll in portions of the Digital Archivists Specialist certificate course.

This course is now all full, but we recommend you sign up for the waitlist if you desire to participate!

If you have any further questions that can’t be answered on the SAA class registration page, please feel free to email Labor Archivist Conor Caseycmcasey@uw.edu

Seattle-area History Happy Hour

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:54:17 GMT

History Happy Hour:
A century of language change: Ladino in Seattle today

Tuesday, June 19, 2018
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Exact location provided with RSVP
Register Now

Join the Washington State Jewish Historical Society and JConnect for the next History Happy Hour on June 19th with Molly FitzMorris. Molly will explain how the history of Ladino in Seattle lead to the language shift from Ladino to English among Seattle's Sephardic Jews, and how this language shift has impacted the Ladino spoken today. The talk highlights some of the most prominent features of this unique North American dialect of Ladino; some of these features can still be found in spoken Ladino, while others have all but disappeared. Though it is difficult to reverse language shift, Seattle may be in a unique position to preserve the Ladino language.

To learn more about this event visit: www.wsjhs.org/historyhappyhour

CONTACT INFO
Taryn Michaela Harris, info@wsjhs.org office: 206-774-2277

Annual Dinner: Washington State Jewish Historical Society

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:53:30 GMT

Raoul Wallenberg Dinner - 23rd Annual

Thursday, June 7, 2018
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Nordic Museum
Register Now

Join the Washington State Jewish Historical Society in supporting the Nordic Museum for the 23rd Annual Raoul Wallenberg Dinner, honoring the memory of the Swedish diplomat who intervened to save thousands of Jews from deportation to Nazi concentration camps.

Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish architect and businessman, who served as Sweden's special envoy in Nazi-occupied Budapest from July to December, 1944. During that time, Wallenberg issued protective passports to Jewish persons and sheltered Jews in Swedish-territory buildings, saving tens of thousands of people from deportation to concentration camps. Wallenberg was detained by the Soviet Army in 1944, and reportedly died in a communist prison in 1947. Today, he is celebrated by countries worldwide for his courageous humanitarian efforts.

CONTACT INFO
Shmuel, info@wsjhs.org 206-774-2277

Olympia (WA) Meeting: Local Records Committee

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:52:43 GMT

Local Records Committee June 6 Meeting

Wednesday, June 6, 2018
10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Register Now

There will be a Local Records Committee meeting at 11am Wednesday June 6, 2018. This open public meeting will take place at the Washington State Archives, 1129 Washington Street SE, Olympia

Wanted: Map Conservator

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:51:41 GMT

In Search of Map Conservator
Seattle Area Archivists has been contacted with a request for a conservator for a map in Pierce County. Please email us for the person's contact information.

Call for Archival Assistance for PBS Show

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:51:15 GMT

Call for Archival Assistance for PBS Show
Erin Ross, who works for the PBS documentary series hosted by Ann Curry, called We'll Meet Again – http://www.pbs.org/meet-again/ has reached out to Seattle Area Archivists for an archivist in Seattle to help with their research.

The series explores significant historic events that have shaped America and its citizens; told through the eyes of people who experienced them directly. Each episode introduces us to two individuals whose lives were impacted by history and we follow them on a journey as they look for a long-lost friend, family member or significant stranger.

Our first season was shown on PBS in January/February this year, and can still be viewed on the link above, or on the channel's Facebook page. They focused of watershed events such as WWII, 9/11, and the Civil Rights Movement. As part of their second season, they are looking for an archivist in Seattle who would be able to help them on our search, by accessing records and helping to find contact details.

If interested, contact Erin Ross, Assistant Producer,
Toll free US number: 1-888-558-6449
Direct Line: 011 44 203 150 2823
Email: erin.ross@blinkfilmsuk.com

Survey Request: Labor Archives of Washington Regional Records Survey

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:50:34 GMT

Labor Archives of Washington Regional Records Survey

The Labor Archives of Washington at the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections invites all cultural heritage institutions in the Pacific Northwest with records related to labor history and interrelated civil rights and social justice organizations/activism to participate in the Pacific Northwest Historical Labor Records Survey! This information will give the LAW a broader knowledge about where records documenting labor history in the region currently reside, enabling us to compile a regional directory of labor historical records as well as integrate this information into the Society of American Archivists, Labor Archives Section’s Labor Archives of the United States and Canada: A Directory. This survey is being administered in conjunction with a survey distributed to labor organizations in the state of Washington to gather information on the state of labor historical records within union organizational offices.

Follow this link to the survey on Survey Monkey. If you’d rather complete the survey over the phone or by paper, just contact Assistant Labor Archivist, Crystal Rodgers at rodgercr@uw.edu or 206-685-6903. Deadline to complete the survey is July 31, 2018. Please forward the survey to colleagues who you know have collections relevant to this survey.

Washington Workshop: Washington State Archives Records Management Training

Rachael Woody — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:47:44 GMT

Washington State Archives Records Management Training

Washington State Archives provides guidance and support to state and local government agencies in public records management by offering education and training opportunities. Both live in-person sessions and webinars are available, as well as a number of online options. Check out all offerings here and local ones below.

How to Apply for a Local Records Grant - June 4th, Shoreline
Records Management 101: An Introduction to the 10 Leading Practices for Effective Records Management - June 19th, Bellevue
Building Records Management in your Agency - June 26th, Bellevue

Register for a tour at NWA2018!

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:33:03 GMT

Information about tours being offered during the NWA 2018 Annual Meeting is now available! Learn more and register here!

Annual Meeting Room Reservation Update

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:56:22 GMT

To reserve a room for next month's annual meeting:

Kah-Nee-Ta has been experiencing some technical difficulties with their online reservation system. To reserve a room, we are being encouraged to call at 541-553-1112. The code to use is "NW Archivists." Room rates are guaranteed through March 26, 2018.

Tribal Digital Stewardship Cohort Program Applications

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:48:16 GMT

Time to apply for the Tribal Digital Stewardship Cohort Program at the Center for Digital Scholarship and Curation at Washington State University! Program provides training to tribal archivists on the lifecycle of digital stewardship. Applications are due April 5!

https://cdsc.libraries.wsu.edu/tribal-digital-stewardship-cohort-program/

NWA 2018 Annual Meeting Registration is live!

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:56:04 GMT

Exciting news! Registration for the NWA 2018 Annual Meeting: Stewarding Collections, Engaging Communities is now LIVE!

View more details about the conference here

See you in April!

MARC for Archival Description Deadline Extension!

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:42:45 GMT

The early bird registration deadline for the SAA MARC for Archival Description course being held on Friday 3/30 at Eastern Washington University has been extended to 3/16! See the site for details: https://saa.archivists.org/events/marc-for-archival-description-1879/861/

Native American Collections Roundtable Silent Auction

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:41:58 GMT

A message from the NWA NACR:

The Native American Collections Roundtable is planning to hold a silent auction to raise funds for the NACR scholarship, a mixer/membership drive planned for 2019, and to cover up to $100 in fundraising for a salmon bake at this year’s NWA. The auction winners will be announced at the NACR meeting on the evening of Thursday, April 26, 2018.

If you wish to donate items for the silent auction, please fill out this form and we will contact you as the conference draws near.

Pre-Conference Workshop Announcement!

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:23:30 GMT

Registration is now open for the pre-conference workshop Copyright Issues for Digital Archives. Register soon to get the early bird rate!

Co-sponsored by Society of American Archivists

Instructor: Dr. Jean E. Dryden

Registration for this workshop is separate from conference registration. The registration fee is $199 for SAA members registering by March 25. Enrollment is limited to 35 participants.

This course covers copyright legal issues specific to archives of digital material. You'll examine the impact of electronic technologies on the long-held law and tenets of copyright, including digital rights management and acquiring and advising on the use of rights in records. You'll look at the basic text of relevant federal statutes and significant case law as well as examine case studies. A very brief review of copyright essentials will be provided to ground the discussion. The focus of the day will be on how to think through and identify options for resolving the most commonly encountered copyright issues.

Register Now! https://saa.archivists.org/events/copyright-issues-for-digital-archives-18a7/878/

Not an SAA member? NWA members get a $25 discount. Enter the code CIDA25OR during registration.

NWA Board Nominations

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:13:47 GMT

A message from the NWA Nominating Committee:

NWA needs YOU!

The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for Vice-President/President-Elect, Secretary, and the State Representatives for Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Please consider running for a position on the NWA Board!

Are you interested in helping to set the direction of NWA? Gain leadership experience? Serve your professional organization?

Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the NWA Board?

Now’s the time to nominate yourself or a colleague! Don’t be shy – the nomination form is anonymous and easy. Nominate through the online form at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8DJH6PD. Nominations are due on Friday, March 2.

Here are the descriptions and requirements for the open positions:

Requirement: All candidates must be NWA members in good standing and may not be current Nominating Committee members. State representatives must reside in the state they represent.

The Vice-President/President-Elect serves a two-year term; the first year as the Vice-President and then assumes the role of President upon the adjournment of the annual meeting the year following their election. The President is responsible for supervision over the NWA corporation, presiding at all meetings, and reporting on the activities of the corporation. The President also appoints committee chairs, the Membership Coordinator, and delegates not otherwise provided for in the by-laws. Candidates should be members who have served in leadership positions within NWA or a similar organization, with familiarity with the history and issues before NWA.

The Secretary serves a two-year term, serves as a part of the Executive Board, and attends all Board meetings. The Secretary records, takes, and maintains minutes of Executive Board and general membership meetings via conference call and in-person at the annual meeting. They provide an annual report at the business meeting at the annual conference. They also maintain records for the IRS and non-profit incorporation.

The State Representatives serve a two-year term, serve as a part of the Executive Board, and attends Board meetings. State Reps are responsible for reporting relevant news to their constituent state, serving as a liaison between the NWA Board and their state’s membership, and actively supports regional efforts pertaining to archives.

NWA Nominating Committee

Erin Passehl-Stoddart, Chair and Past NWA President (Idaho),

Emily Dominick (Washington)

Sara Piasecki (Alaska)

Western Archives Institute Application Deadline!

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:15:24 GMT

Deadline to apply is February 16!

The 32^nd annual Western Archives Institute (WAI) will be held at San Diego State University from June 10-22, 2018. WAI is an intensive, two-week program that provides integrated instruction in basic archival practices to individuals with a variety of backgrounds, including those whose jobs require a fundamental understanding of archival skills, but who have little or no previous archives education; those who have expanding responsibility for archival materials; those who are practicing archivists but have not received formal instruction; and those who demonstrate a commitment to an archival career.

http://calarchivists.org/WAI

Upcoming SAA Workshop: MARC for Archival Description

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 21:34:51 GMT

Needing to brush up on your MARC skills? Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington is hosting day-long Society of American Archivists Workshop: MARC for Archival Description on Friday March 30th from 9am-5pm. 15 registrants by the early bird registration deadline on February 28th is needed to hold the workshop.

Digital POWRR Institute Application Deadline Extension: February 2!

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:47:00 GMT

Note the deadline extension!

A message from the Sustainable Heritage Network:

Apply NOW to the Digital POWRR Digital Preservation Professional Development Institute!
The Digital POWRR team invites applications for the second of five 2-day institutes. Sponsored by the The Sustainable Heritage Network, the institute will be held on April 28-29, 2018 in Warm Springs, OR at the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Spa, in conjunction with the Northwest Archivists 2018 Annual Meeting. The institute is free to attend (no registration fee) and scholarships are available to help defray travel expenses, courtesy of IMLS grant funding.
For more details on the POWRR Institutes, please visit the following page: http://digitalpowrr.niu.edu/institutes/

Apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/Hhoux95wEfq2m0p22
(Note: we are collecting responses via Google Forms. Because we have the upload feature enabled, it will ask you to sign in to Google. If you do not have a Google account, please contact Stacey Erdman at stacey.erdman@gmail.com for a copy of the application)

Application deadline: February 2, 2018
Applicants will be notified of application status by the end of February 2018.

Digital POWRR Institute at NWA Annual Meeting

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 18:03:13 GMT

A message from the Sustainable Heritage Network:

Application deadline: February 2, 2018
Applicants will be notified of application status by the end of February 2018.

Annual Meeting 2018 Official Announcements!

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 18:48:51 GMT

The 2018 Northwest Archivists Annual Meeting will take place April 25-27, 2018 in Warm Springs, Oregon. This will be the first conference in recent years held in a federally-recognized Tribal nation. This year’s conference theme, Stewarding Collections, Engaging Communities, speaks to the role of archives within the larger ecosystem of cultural resource management. On a broader level, the theme asks us to consider how we, as archivists, care for collections to the benefit of present and future generations.

You can view the official Call for Proposals here: http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/Call-for-Proposals-2018

The rest of the 2018 webpage will be populated as information becomes available.

NWA Communications Survey

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:52:23 GMT

We are in the process of examining and re-envisioning NWA’s communications strategy. Crystal Rodgers, in collaboration with departing Easy Access Editor Jennifer Greenwood and the NWA Board, have crafted a survey to better inform the process and ensure we are meeting the needs of our membership. We want to hear from you and hope you will take a few minutes to let us know what information you would like to receive from NWA and how you would like it delivered by completing the survey! The survey will be open through Monday, November 6. Thank you for your participation!

Take SURVEY

Revised DACS Principles: Request for Comment!

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:12:26 GMT

A revised version of the DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard) principles are now available, and the Technical Subcommittee is currently looking for feedback! Deadline to submit comments is July 1.

To make comments on the revised principles, they are suggesting the following methods:

"There are two ways to send feedback -- as a group (this is the method we encourage), or as an individual.

As a group:

Find your community. This may be the people you work with, or it may be archivists in your town or city whom you enjoy sharing ideas with. Perhaps you could do this as a Skype call with your former classmates, or twitter archivists could find a time to come together. You may choose to lead a group at a local, regional, or national conference. We want to hear from as many people as possible!
Find a discussion group leader, and make sure that this leader takes time to think about how to facilitate a productive and inclusive conversation. Use our facilitators’ guide to help prepare.
Have an awesome discussion, keep notes, and use our discussion guide to keep on track.
Tell us what you think! Use our feedback form to report back about what your group discussed.

As an individual:

Do the reading. It may be helpful to read not only the proposed DACS principles, but also the current ones. We’ve also included a list of articles that we consulted during the revision process.
Do some thinking. In particular, think about this from the point of view of the people who use your archives. How would principled description, in accordance with this text, improve their experience? Are there any ways that they would produce a diminished experience?
Tell us what you think! Use our feedback form to let us know what you think works about the revised DACS principles and what could use more thought.

We look forward to receiving your feedback by July 1, 2017."

CIMA/NWA 2017 Conference Evaluation

Tue, 30 May 2017 20:33:45 GMT

Hello conference attendees,

Thanks for making last week's joint conference such a success! We hope you will spend a few moments taking this survey as it will provide us with valuable feedback about the meeting. We look forward to knowing what we did right and what we could improve on in future meetings.

CIMA/NWA 2017 Joint Meeting Survey

Please respond by June 9.

Thank you,

CIMA/NWA Program Committee

CIMA/NWA Local Arrangements Committee

NWA 40th Anniversary Swag Now For Sale!

Wed, 03 May 2017 19:05:07 GMT

The online shop where you can purchase NWA 40th Anniversary swag is now live! Includes a rad t-shirt, tote bag, and even a set of golf balls, all featuring the anniversary logo. Show up to the 40th parties at CIMA/NWA 2017 and SAA 2017 in style- or is that the equivalent of wearing a t-shirt of the band you're seeing at a concert? Oh well! Who cares?!

http://www.cafepress.com/northwestarchivists

Conference Meeting Rooms Survey

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:37:11 GMT

The Programming Committee would like to determine which of our meeting sessions will require larger rooms based on expected attendance. Please help us out by filling out this quick survey of the sessions you plan to attend. Here's a link to the program if you need further information to decide on a session: https://goo.gl/sQXCio.

Take the survey at: https://tinyurl.com/lea8nvk.

Professional Development and Continuing Education Offering Survey

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:57:48 GMT

The Northwest Archivists Executive Board seeks to gather membership feedback regarding our professional development and continuing education offerings. Each year only a handful of members apply for NWA’s $6,000 in awards and scholarships. The Board is therefore interested in realigning its professional development activities to better target member priorities and interests and to alleviate the barriers to applying.

Please provide feedback through this quick survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8J3D5DH.

Thank you for your participation. Your feedback is extremely valuable.

Thanks,

Northwest Archivists Executive Board

NWA Leadership Nominations

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 21:04:12 GMT

NWA needs YOU!

The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for Vice-President/President-Elect, Treasurer, and the State Representatives for Alaska and Washington. Please consider running for a position on the NWA Board!

Are you interested in helping to set the direction of NWA? Gain leadership experience? Serve your professional organization?

Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the NWA Board?

Now’s the time to nominate yourself or a colleague! Don’t be shy – the nomination form is anonymous, and easy. Nominate through the online form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GM3NWBV. Nominations are due by March 26.

Here are the descriptions and requirements for the open positions:

Requirement: All candidates must be NWA members in good standing and may not be current Nominating Committee members.

The Treasurer serves a two-year term and is responsible for managing the NWA funds and provides an annual financial report to the President and the NWA membership; attends Board meetings.

The State Representatives serve a two-year term and serve as a part of the Executive Board and attends Board meetings. State Reps are responsible for reporting relevant news to their constituent state, serving as a liaison between the NWA Board and their state’s membership, and actively supports regional efforts pertaining to archives.

NWA Student and Native American Collections Roundtable Scholarship Application Deadlines Extended!

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:25:22 GMT

The NWA Native American Collections Roundtable Scholarship application deadline has been extended to Monday 3/20!

http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/nacr-scholarship

The NWA Student Scholarship application deadline has also been extended to Friday 3/31!

http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/studentscholarship

This is a great opportunity to help offset the costs of professional development activities, including organizational membership, conference registration, workshops, and more! Please share widely with those who qualify!

Apply for the NWA Continuing Education Fund!

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:23:24 GMT

The Northwest Archivists Education Committee and the Oregon Representative have approval from the Board to forward a program to help mitigate the costs of workshops and continuing education projects on a state-by-state basis. NWA Members are provided the opportunity to apply for this funding through the Education Committee, who will decide awards. A total of five $500 awards, one for each member state, will be awarded annually.

Fill out the application form found here and send it to: bhenry@pdx.edu

Read more about how to apply and to see examples of funded projects on the NWA Continuing Education Fund webpage!

CFP: SAA Case Studies in Archival Ethics

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:55:17 GMT

With the adoption of the SAA Core Values Statement and Code of Ethics (Approved by the SAA Council May 2011) and Code of Ethics for Archivists (Approved by the SAA Council February 2005; revised January 2012) there has come a need to provide examples to promote their understanding and utilization in both educational and real environments. The Committee on Ethics and Professional Conduct (CEPC) is seeking submissions for its Case Studies in Archival Ethics series that explore the multitude of issues addressed in the Code of Values Statement and Code of Ethics. Please consider submitting a case study covering one or more of the codes’ areas. We particularly encourage submissions from emerging professionals and authors.

You will find the submission form at:

http://www2.archivists.org/groups/committee-on-ethics-and-professional-conduct/call-for-case-studies-in-archival-ethics

Published case studies can be found at:

http://www2.archivists.org/groups/committee-on-ethics-and-professional-conduct/case-studies-in-archival-ethics

General questions may be directed to Tiffany Schureman, Co-Chair of CEPC, at tlschureman@vcu.edu

Institute of Museum and Library Services Community Development Grant Opportunity

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:45:30 GMT

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has a new grant opportunity and invites proposals to test and develop museum and library collaborative approaches for bringing about positive community change. Eligible entities are libraries, museums, institutions of higher education, and non-profit community organizations with experience in library, archive, or museum projects and in managing grants for community development work. Award amounts range from $25,000 to $150,000, and a one-to-one cost share is required. See the application guidelines on the IMLS website for details. Application deadline: April 3.

SAA DAS Workshops on Digital Forensics for Archivists

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 19:54:24 GMT

Libraries “are more likely than ever to be confronted with collections containing removable storage media (e.g., floppy disks, hard drives, thumb drives, memory sticks, and CDs). These media provide limited accessibility and may endanger the electronic records housed within, due to obsolescence and loss over time. Caring for these records requires archivists to extract whatever useful information resides on the medium while avoiding the accidental alteration of data or metadata.” Register for the following workshops and earn credit towards your SAA DAS certification!

Location: University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Description of fundamentals workshop (April 5, full day)

Description of advanced workshop (April 6-7)

March 5 is the early bird deadline for the Fundamentals workshop and March 6 for the 2-day Advanced workshop.

SAA 2017 Host Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:55:44 GMT

A message from the SAA 2017 Host Committee:

The Society of American Archivists is holding its annual conference in Portland, Oregon this July! Whether you are already planning on attending or are still contemplating, check out the Host Committee’s blog on all things Portland. Regular updates will clue you in to the local music scene; talk about Portland’s obsession over things like beer, cider, coffee, and food; offer suggestions for cool local events and sites; provide lists of archives you can visit, and in general introduce you to this place we call home. We love Portland and can’t wait to share it with you!

Remember to check back often between now and the conference (or simply subscribe to the feed) so you can be in the know and be prepared for your trip. You can find the blog here https://archives2017portland.wordpress.com/.

Call for Proposals and Presenters: The Liberated Archive Forum

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 23:52:47 GMT

The Liberated Archive: A Forum for Envisioning and Implementing a Community-Based Approach to Archives will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 29, in conjunction with the Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Please submit proposals via email to liberatedarchive@archivists.org. Proposals must contain the following information

For more information about The Liberated Archive, please visit: http://www2.archivists.org/am2017/program/call-for-proposals/liberated-archive-forum

SAA Josephine Forman Scholarship

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:10:10 GMT

From the The Josephine Forman Scholarship Subcommittee:

The application period for the 2017 Society of American Archivists Josephine Forman Scholarship is now open. If you are an eligible graduate student in archival science, apply! If you know of an eligible graduate student, please forward this information to that student with encouragement to submit an application! Applications must be submitted to SAA by February 28.

Eligibility:

The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

· The applicant must be of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander descent.

· The applicant must be currently enrolled in a graduate program or a multi-course program in archival administration, or have applied to such a program for the next academic year.

· The applicant shall have completed no more than half of the credit requirements toward her/his graduate degree at the time of the award (i.e., June 1).

· The applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program and begin school no later than September 1 or the fall semester/quarter immediately following the award.

· Applicants may have full-time or part-time status.

For more details or to download the application form please visit:

http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-forman

The deadline to apply is February 28, 2017.

Sincerely,

The Josephine Forman Scholarship Subcommittee

Elizabeth Nielsen (Chair), Oregon State University

L. Dale Patterson, United Methodist Church Archives

Jennifer Kinniff, Johns Hopkins University

Allyson Smally, University of Chicago

NWA Native American Collections Roundtable Conference Scholarships

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 17:21:18 GMT

The NWA Native American Collections Roundtable is offering three $500 Conference Scholarships this year! Please note that you do not need to be a current NWA member to apply.

One of the main goals for the NWA Native American Collections Roundtable (NACR) is to actively reach out and invite Native American tribes and organizations to participate in the Northwest Archivists conference. In support of this effort, the NACR has three $500 scholarships available to promote the professional development of tribal members engaged in the archival profession and/or non-tribal members working for a tribal archive in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho or Montana. The NWA conference will be held May 17-19 in Boise, ID. In addition to the scholarship funds to attend the conference, all awardees will be given 1 year of membership with Northwest Archivists. Past scholarship winners are welcome to apply.

See here for more information http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/nacr-scholarship

Venue needed for Teaching With Primary Sources Unconference and Workshops at SAA!

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:43:19 GMT

A message from Conor Casey:

The Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Unconference and Workshops, a project of the Reference, Access and Outreach Section of the Society of American Archivists, urgently seeks a host site in Portland for the week of the SAA Conference in July. Can you help the unconference organizers find a suitable Portland venue?

The TPS Unconference is a free, inclusive (open to non-SAA members as well as non-archivists), full-day event held alongside the official pay-to-play SAA annual conference. We are seeking a free or almost free host space that can accommodate 100-150 participants. Our target date is Wednesday, July 26, but we can be flexible.

It doesn’t have to be luxurious, just a space where people who teach with primary sources can gather to share ideas and learn from each other. Schools, museums, libraries, and community or religious buildings are all possibilities. We can supply you with further specifications.

Please send venue leads and offers to TeachWithStuff@gmail.com

For a better sense of what the TPS Unconference and Workshops are all about, we invite you to visit the site we created for the Atlanta TPS Unconference in August: http://teachwithstuff.org/tps-unconference-2016aug-atlanta/

Thank you and we look forward to working with and meeting you all next summer!

Best,

Conor

Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) Application Deadline

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:28:17 GMT

The Academy of Certified Archivists’ (ACA) early bird application deadline is February 15, 2017 and comes with a reduced exam fee of $25.00. The predetermined locations for the July 26, 2017 exam are Portland, OR (SAA Site); Albuquerque, NM; Annapolis, MD; Chattanooga, TN; Des Moines, IA; and San Jose, CA. There are also pick-your-site locations wherever 3 early bird or 5 regular applicants wish to take it.

To learn more about certification, please visit http://www.certifiedarchivists.org/get-certified/.

The Academy of Certified Archivists, which the Society of American Archivists founded in 1989, is an independent, nonprofit certifying organization of professional archivists. Individual members qualify for certification by meeting a series of defined professional standards and must demonstrate continuing professional commitment to remain certified. The Academy identifies and promotes understanding of archival goals, ethics, and standards. To learn more about the ACA, visit http://www.certifiedarchivists.org/.

NWA Call for Scholarship Applications

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:21:51 GMT

A message from the NWA Professional Development, Education, and Awards Committee:

The NWA Professional Development, Education, and Awards Committee is currently seeking applications for a number of scholarships and awards.

The At-large Student Scholarship serves as a resource for students from the NWA Regions who are enrolled in an archives graduate program of an accredited institution. The scholarship provides $500 which the student may use towards developing their interest in archives administration as a career choice, through such means as research projects, unpaid internships and attendance at related conferences, seminars, workshops, institutes or other educational opportunities. For detailed guidelines and information on how to apply, please visit northwestarchivist.org/studentscholarship. Up to three awards will be given.
The Professional Development Scholarship is intended as a resource for colleagues currently engaged in the archival profession who are self-employed or receive inadequate employer-provided assistance. The scholarship provides $500 to promote the professional development of practicing regional archivists, by such means as attendance of workshops, institutes, conferences or other training opportunities. For detailed guidelines and information on how to apply, please visit http://northwestarchivists.org/profdevscholarship. One award will be given.
The Retirement Recognition Award is intended to honor NWA members who have retired during the year between annual meetings. Similarly, the Merle W. Wells / John F. Guido Distinguished Service Award is an occasional honor intended to recognize NWA members who have made significant, sustained contributions to the activities and welfare of the association, or institutions that support the goals of NWA through service to the association. Both awards are non-monetary. For detailed guidelines and information on how to nominate an individual, please visit http://northwestarchivists.org/resources/Pictures/Retirement%20App.pdf.

The Student and Professional Development scholarship applications must either be postmarked or e-mailed by March 1, 2017. Retirement award applications should either be postmarked or e-mailed by May 1, 2017 to ensure the nominee’s recognition at the 2017 NWA Annual Conference. Submit applications, verify receipt of your application, or direct any questions to Anneliese Warhank at awarhank@mt.gov.

Easy Access Submission Deadline

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:42:25 GMT

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that your submissions for the Winter issue of Easy Access are due by January 9th! Please send your content to nwa.publications@gmail.com. Tell the membership about all the cool stuff your repository has been up to!

CFP Deadline January 6th

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:29:41 GMT

The deadline for submission of CIMA/NWA 2017 presentation proposals is rapidly approaching! Make it your New Year's resolution to submit by Friday January 6th! Submit your proposals here. Consult the NWA conference webpage for additional information.

CIMA/NWA 2017 Annual Meeting Webpage

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 17:08:13 GMT

The CIMA/NWA 2017 Annual Meeting webpage is now live! Follow the link for more information about proposal submissions, registration, the conference hotel, and more. More information will be added as it becomes available.

Can't wait to see you all in Boise!

Pre-Conference Workshop Survey, Closes January 6th

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:32:09 GMT

A message from the Joint Program Committee:

The joint Program Committee has identified some options for SAA pre-conference workshops we will offer before our joint annual meeting in May. All workshops will be held on Wednesday, May 17. Please take a moment to share your opinion: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PK2CT38. The survey will close on January 6, 2017.

40th Anniversary Attendance Survey

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:49:38 GMT

We are starting to budget and plan for special events to celebrate our 40th Anniversary. This includes receptions at both the Boise annual meeting in May 2017 and at the Portland SAA meeting in July 2017. In order to better anticipate costs and participation, we are asking our members to answer this short survey regarding attendance at these two events. Please respond by December 31, 2016.

NWA Turns 40!

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:15:13 GMT

See below for a message from NWA President, Erin Passehl Stoddart

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Whenever I think of the past, it brings back so many memories. -- Steven Wright

40 years’ worth of memories in the case of the Northwest Archivists! NWA's upcoming anniversary in 2017 offers the perfect opportunity to collect, present and celebrate forty years of professional advocacy, advancement, and camaraderie! To this end, the NWA40 committee has been formed and is busily working on behalf of the membership-at-large preparing for the celebrations scheduled during 2017. (More details at end of message.)

The NWA40 Committee is asking members to get meta and turn our collective professional skills inward to mark this auspicious event. Whether you’ve been an NWA member for 40 years or joined last month, you have NWA-related stories and photographs and we want you to share them!

Do you have a funny or poignant story?
How has NWA influenced your professional life?
Do you have observations about how the membership and organization has changed over the years?
What are your hopes for the future of NWA?
Do you have photos to share?

Please send your stories, comments, and remembrances to Diana Banning, diana.banning@portlandoregon.gov. Please include in the subject line: NWA40. The NWA40 Committee will compile and publish the collection on NWA’s website.

The committee is also looking for volunteers who are interested in compiling a written history – let Mary McRobinson know if you feel the call. And if you are in contact with any of our retired members who could offer additional perspectives and stories, please contact Diana Banning.

Sneak preview of coming celebratory attractions:

Reception at NWA/CIMA meeting, May 2017
Specially designed NWA40 swag for purchase
Reception at SAA annual meeting, July 2017
Brief history of NWA compiled for website (including founding date, list of past Board members, meeting locations, programs, photos, etc.)

Please direct general questions/suggestions to Mary McRobinson, NWA40 Chair, mmcrobin@willamette.edu.

Erin Passehl Stoddart, NWA President

Annual Meeting Session Proposal Spreadsheet

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:51:20 GMT

The Program Committee recently sent out the call for session proposals for our joint annual meeting next May 17-19, 2017, in Boise, ID. To make it easier for like minds to connect, we're offering up this Google spreadsheet where you can share your session proposal ideas, and see who might be interested in joining your panel.

Please note that this is a planning document only, and it does NOT take the place of actually submitting your session proposal to the Program Committee - to SUBMIT your program proposal go to: http://bit.ly/2gYPWFq. Deadline for session proposals is January 6, 2017.

Thanks,

NWA Program Committee (Anne Jenner, Mariecris Gatlabayan, Chris Petersen)

2017 CIMA/NWA Joint Annual Meeting Call for Papers!

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:19:24 GMT

See below for the official CFP from the Program Committee.

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The 2017 Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists/Northwest Archivists Joint Annual Meeting will take place from May 17-19, 2017 in Boise, Idaho.

At this year’s meeting we will be exploring our mutual experiences as archivists in the West and celebrating the richness and diversity of our collections with the theme: Preserving the Voices of the West.

The Program Committee welcomes proposals on all aspects of archival practice and research, including proposals that feature:

● Reference, instruction, and outreach. Creative use of social media and emerging technology. Innovative instruction methods using special collections and archives. Unique methods of community outreach.

● Exhibits that challenge and inspire. Creating exhibits that showcase our collections but also inspire thoughtful reflection and questions from visitors.

● Collecting in the West. Common collecting areas across Western repositories.

● Advocacy and partnership building. Grant writing, marketing, fundraising, and sponsorship.

● Collaboration. Engaging donors, students, colleagues in allied professions, and the community. Collaboration with subject and liaison librarians.

● Innovation. Finding efficiencies, process improvements, workflow management, and innovative tools and technologies including linked data.

● Activism and social justice. Archivists as advocates for or supporting social change, facilitating objective and judgement-free spaces, and absences and silences in the archives.

● Capturing voices of the West. Unique oral history projects and collaborations that capture the voices of a variety of individuals and groups in the Inter-Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. Successes, challenges, and pitfalls.

● Born digital records and digital preservation. Workflows for acquiring, preserving, processing, and making digital materials accessible.

● Disaster mitigation and response. How are archives and conservators responding to climate change and natural disasters?

● Archives management. Strategic planning, project management, and program management.

● Archival education, mentoring, and professional development. Creating opportunities that support the next generation of archival professionals. Developing programs to cultivate and mentor volunteers.

● New Frontiers in arrangement and description. EAD3, connecting finding aids with digital content, methods for addressing your repository’s backlog, experiences with MPLP.

● Social media in the archives. How are you using blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or other social media outlets to highlight your collections or build community?

● Copyright. Issues and challenges with copyright in archives and special collections in both print and digital environments.

● Community archives. Archives by the community, for the community. How do underrepresented communities create their own archives space?

Any and all other ideas welcome! Including failure stories or experiences that can help others learn from mistakes and use challenges to innovate and inspire.

We welcome proposals for sessions in traditional and nontraditional formats, including:

Traditional. An open session with 2-3 papers of about 15 minutes each and a comment and discussion period after the papers.

Panel Discussion. An open session with a panel of 3-4 individuals informally discussing a variety of theories or perspectives on the given topic.

Poster Session. Focused visual and textual presentation on applied archival research topic or professional project as case study. Specific dimensions and guidelines will be provided.

Round Table. An open discussion anchored by brief, 5-7 minute presentations. Active participation encouraged.

Lightning Talks. A fast-paced open session with many concise presentations delivered under a tight time limit.

Workshop. A limited enrollment full or half-day session that allows interaction and focused instruction with participants. Workshops usually teach or refine archival skills. Workshops will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2017.

The committee welcomes proposals from anyone involved with archives, including archival staff and volunteers, community organizers, researchers, creators and donors, allied professionals, and academics. We especially encourage students and new professionals to share your fresh perspectives with us.

DEADLINE for submission is January 6, 2017. Please use the online submission form to submit your proposal at http://goo.gl/forms/kARWFi95W5

Fall Easy Access Submission Deadline

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:14:49 GMT

The submission deadline for the fall issue of Easy Access is quickly approaching! Please send your content to Editor Jennifer Greenwood at nwa.publications@gmail.com no later than 10/14. With the summer season coming to a close, the recent SAA conference in Atlanta, and October Archives Month coming up, there's sure to be something interesting and exciting you and your institution have been up to!

NWA Conference Call for Volunteers!

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:17:12 GMT

It's official! NWA is joining forces with CIMA (Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists) for our annual meeting next spring in Boise, ID! In order to make this upcoming year's conference a success, NWA needs your help on one of three committees: Local Arrangements, Programming, and the NWA 40th Anniversary Committees. For more information about the activities of each committee and to let the board know who is interested in participating, please complete the following volunteer form by July 29, 2016!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T9D6MWY

NWA Future Conferences Preferences Survey

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:45:55 GMT

Hi all!

Have you filled out your future conferences preferences survey yet? The deadline to submit is this Friday, 6/24. It's really important that all members voices are heard regarding our 2017 and 2018 annual meetings, so don't forget!

Link to the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVB26S9

Thanks!!

Did you attend the 2016 Northwest Archivists Conference in Seattle?

Emily Dominick — Mon, 02 May 2016 16:39:29 GMT

If so, please respond to the post-conference evaluation survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DD9C5Q5

This quick survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback is valuable, and will help us plan and execute future conferences.

The survey will remain open until May 14—respond today!

Thank you!

Meg Tuomala

Chair, NWA 2016 Program Committee

High attendance numbers for NWA 2016 in Seattle may limit or cancel on-site registration

Emily Dominick — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:37:16 GMT

ALERT

Due to a high registration rate for the NWA annual conference in Seattle this year, on-site registration will be very limited or not available. If you haven't registered already and plan to attend, please pre-register NOW. Access the online registration form on the Conference website.

NWA Annual Election Season

Emily Dominick — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:23:55 GMT

Greetings members of Northwest Archivists,

It is time for the annual elections to the executive board of Northwest Archivists. Nominations are now open for the following positions whose terms expire this year:

Vice-President/President-elect

Secretary

Alaska representative (special election for a 1-year term)

Idaho representative

Montana representative

Oregon representative

Each elected member of the board will serve a two-year term, with the exception of the Alaska representative who will serve for one year to complete the term of a vacant office. For more information of the board offices, consult the Northwest Archivists by-laws here: http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/page-388749

All candidates must be members in good standing of Northwest Archivists. Members may, and are encouraged to, self-nominate, and the Nominating Committee will recruit candidates as necessary for positions without at least two nominees. Northwest Archivists does not have term limits and previous office holders may run again.

Candidates should submit a brief resume of professional experience, a short (100 words or less) candidate statement, and a photograph for publication in a voters’ guide. If you are nominating someone other than yourself, the Nominating Committee will follow up to confirm the nominee’s willingness to run. All candidate resumes and statements are due byMarch 28, 2016 and should be sent to John Bolcer, chair of the Nominating Committee, at:

John Bolcer, University Archivist

Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries

Box 352900

Seattle, WA 98195-2900

(206) 685-2352

jdbolcer@uw.edu

Register Now for NWA 2016 in Seattle!

Emily Dominick — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 22:55:42 GMT

2016 NWA Conference registration information coming soon!

Emily Dominick — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:51:32 GMT

The program committee is currently reviewing and selecting conference sessions and pre-conference workshops.

Conference registration information and fees will be posted after 20 Jan 2016.

Deadline for Call for Proposals January 11th!

Emily Dominick — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 18:44:46 GMT

This is a reminder that the program committee for NWA 2016 is currently accepting proposals for the 2016 conference.Proposals are due January 11, 2016.

Please see the Call for Proposals (also below) for more information on the conference and submission process. We’ve also created an unofficial program suggestions and connections document for folks looking for collaboration opportunities, additional panelists, speakers, etc.

Connect with others to share NWA proposal ideas

Emily Dominick — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:55:31 GMT

Check out the NWA annual meeting collaboration spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19iEy85Zsr7pEDrv42r-y8CxlFP-0ugiXb6C0b2YLTOc/edit?usp=sharing

Free Teaching with Primary Sources Unconference at SAA

Emily Dominick — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:50:21 GMT

It's time! Free Registration for SAA's 2015-Teaching with Primary Sources Conference is now open. Register here: bitly.com/SAA15TPS. Want to lend your expertise to a session? Just let us know in your registration! Conference will be held August 19, 9:30am-4:30pm at the Cleveland Public Library and is open to individuals from all institutions and with all levels of experience who use primary source material for instruction/classroom setting.

Washington State University News: Exploring hidden cost of Grand Coulee Dam

Emily Dominick — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:24:53 GMT

A new exhibit explores the hidden costs of the Grand Coulee Dam was created by students in a graduate history class. Read about it here.

Washington State University News: Film fest, partnership based on late professor’s work

Emily Dominick — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:20:39 GMT

A film collection by late WSU professor Humphrey Leynse is at the center of a new partnership with South Korea’s Dokdo Museum. Read about it here.

Unconference Information

Emily Dominick — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:25:44 GMT

NWA, PAA, and PEA bring to you an opportunity to have a conversation with your colleagues about our collective identity as archivists, curators, and special collections librarians.

Identity Crisis in the Archives: We Know Who Your Grandpa Is, But Not Who We Are

***Please read the following for important information about the unconference.***

The Portland venue for the unconference is at capacity! If you are interested in participating but can’t make it in person or didn’t RSVP in time, all is not lost. NWA has provided funding to test out videoconferencing as a way of extending participation for a variety of events. If you would like to join the unconference from your office or home, please use the instructions for videoconferencing below.

Preparation for the discussion: Even though this is an unstructured discussion among colleagues, we encourage you to read Kate Theimer’s “What is the Professional Archivist’s Role in the Evolving Archival Space?” (A talk given in Christchurch, NZ), which can be found here: http://www.archivesnext.com/? p=3829.

Some other suggested readings include:

Archival Ideals and the Pursuit of a Moderate Disposition, by Scott Cline (in latest American Archivist, Fall-Winter 2014); and The Discipline of History and The Education of the Archivist, by Hugh Taylor (http://archivists.metapress. com/content/m6n85l340358r788/) .

Please feel free to read other articles or online discussions about professional identity. But even if you don’t read the articles, be sure you come prepared participate.

For those attending in person:

Date: March 27, 2015

Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Venue: Soma Space

4050 NE Broadway Street
Portland, Oregon, USA 97232
http://www.somaspace.us/

Getting there and parking:

We encourage people to carpool or use transit. Soma Space does not have a parking lot, but parking is available on the streets surrounding the building. Depending on other events happening in the neighborhood, you may need to expand your parking radius out by a few blocks.

If you would like to use transit, the Hollywood Transit Center (HTC) is 0.2 miles from Soma Space – a very short and easy 5 minute walk to the building. Many buses and the Red, Blue, and Green MAX lines stop at the HTC. There are several other buses that stop within a couple of blocks of Soma Space, so the transit options are great. If you have any questions about using transit in Portland, check out the TriMet site http://trimet.org/index.htm. If you have other questions about getting to the event, please contact Diana Banning (Diana.banning@portlandoregon. gov or 503-865-4110).

Other information:

Soma Space is a dance studio with a beautiful floor, meaning this is a no-shoe space. Light appetizers, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Since this is during the typical dinner hour, please feel free to bring heartier food with you, or to eat before arriving. If you have dietary restrictions, you are welcome to bring your food and drink.

For those joining via the web:

Date: March 27, 2015

Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. PST

You can join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone by clicking on the link below and following its instructions.
- https://global.gotomeeting. com/join/446259621
- You can listen in with either your computer speakers or telephone. A microphone will not be necessary as we will not be supporting voice chat online.
- - United States (Long distance): +1 (872) 240-3412
    Access Code: 446-259-621
    Some things to note:
    
    Please remember that this is the first attempt at videoconferencing for NWA; there will undoubtedly be glitches or failures, but we hope you will give it a try. It would be helpful to receive feedback from all who join us via the ether so we know what worked and what didn’t. Please send your feedback to: johnsmax@ohsu.edu.
    
    The event begins at 5:30 p.m., but we anticipate the first 20 minutes will consist of getting name tags, food, and small talk. We will break into small groups for the first portion, which may make it difficult to follow the live conversations online, but the remainder of the evening will be a large group discussion. People joining us through the web will hopefully be able to see and hear what is going on and can respond via GoToMeeting's IM feature. We will have someone following the IM thread and incorporating it as much as possible into the conversation.

Please contact Diana Banning (Diana.banning@portlandoregon. gov) if you have any questions.

Internships Announcement: Montana Historical Society 2015

Emily Dominick — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:53:03 GMT

The Montana State Historical Society is pleased to announce the availability of four paid internships for the summer of 2015. Below are announcements for the Archives, Library and Photo Archives programs. Each announcement provides unique contact information. Applications forms can be found on NWA jobs page. Applications should be mailed, emailed or faxed by April 15.

The MHS Archives program is offering an Archives Internship for the summer of 2015. This year’s project will focus on inventorying, rehousing, and cataloging an extensive map/blueprint/architectural drawings collection. The collection consists of materials related to 19th and early 20^th century mining sites, state institutions, and architectural renderings of historic buildings. The intern will gain experience in cleaning, repairing and encapsulating oversize materials as needed; and creating inventories in EAD and scanning/uploading select items on to our Montana Memory Project (CONTENTdm based). The internship is a commitment of 400 hours of work (10 weeks at 40 hours per week) and includes a $5,000 stipend. Any questions can be directed to Jodie Foley (406 444-7482 or jofoley@mt.gov).

Continuation of Student Archivist program. The Montana State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) is pleased to announce the continuation of an on-site assistance program for cultural heritage institutions in Montana. Two graduate level student archivists will be chosen to provide up to 320 hours of archival project assistance to one Montana heritage institution over the summer of 2015 (June to September). Students will provide assistance based on specific goals set by the institution and may include archival surveying, processing, cataloging, basic conservation, archival basics training, creation of finding aids and creation of online inventory/content access options.

The MHS Library program is offering an internship for the summer of 2015. This year’s project will focus on visual materials found in our poster and ephemera collections. The project will involve a survey of our poster collection (approximately 850 items) to identify items that should be removed from this collection, items that should be cataloged and items with great visual appeal that should be digitized. The project will also include work with our ephemera collection including categorizing items by Library of Congress subject headings and identifying items that should be digitized. If time allows there will be a chance to digitize some of the items and load them into our digital repository, the Montana Memory Project, using CONTENTdm. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing access to special collections. The internship is a commitment of 400 hours of work (10 weeks at 40 hours per week) and includes a $5,000 stipend. Any questions can be directed to Roberta Gebhardt, Library Manager, at 406-444-7402 or at rgebahrdt@mt.gov.

The MHS Photograph Archives is pleased to announce the availability of a Photograph Archives Internship for the summer of 2015. This year’s project involves the cataloging of photographs: The first portion of the project entails re-cataloging photographs that were originally cataloged for the Montana Shared Catalog using Dublin Core metadata terms or elements. This group of catalog records, approximately 190 records that describe 13,000 images, will be amended and completed in OCLC Connexion using MARC/RDA cataloging standards.

The second portion of the internship will focus on comparing yearly accession registers with catalog records in the Montana Shared Catalog, to locate collections that have not been cataloged. Once these uncataloged collections have been identified, the intern will complete MARC/RDA records for the MHS online catalog for these photographic collections. This will require checking five years of accession registers (from 2006 through 2010) that will have approximately 50 collections to be cataloged.

Familiarity with MARC cataloging standards and the use of LOC Authorities is expected of the successful candidate.

The internship is a commitment of 400 hours of work (10 weeks at 40 hours per week) and includes a $5,000 stipend. Any questions can be directed to Delores Morrow (406-444-4714 or dmorrow@mt.gov).

Registration for 2015 Western Roundup now OPEN!

Emily Dominick — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:41:59 GMT

Take a look at the Western Roundup page for all the details on registration and to get a view of the program offerings.

Western Roundup 2015

It's SAA Awards Season! Sister M. Claude Lane, O.P., Memorial Award Announcement

Emily Dominick — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:42:19 GMT

The Society of American Archivists’ Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the Sister M. Claude Lane, O.P., Memorial Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of religious archives. Criteria for nomination include:

· Involvement and work in the Archivists of Religious Collections Section (ARCS) of the Society of American Archivists.

· Contributions to archival literature that relates to religious archives.

· Participation and leadership in religious archives organizations.

· Evidence of leadership in specific religious archives.

Only individual archivists are eligible for nomination. The award is sponsored by the Society of Southwest Archivists, in conjunction with Society of American Archivists. It is named in honor of Sister M. Claude Lane, the first professionally trained archivist at the Catholic Archives of Texas in Austin, who served there from 1960 until her death in 1974. The award finalist is recognized with a certificate from SAA and a $300 cash prize provided by the Society of Southwest Archivists at the annual Society of American Archivists meeting.

For more information on the Lane Award, including past winners, see:

http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-lane

To nominate an archivist for the Lane Award please follow the guidelines provided in the Nomination Form via the link on that page.

All nominations shall be submitted to the Awards Committee by February 28, 2015.

If you have any questions, please contact:

David Kingma, CA

Foley Center Library

Gonzaga University

502 E Boone Avenue

Spokane, WA 99258-0095

509-313-3814

kingma@gonzaga.edu

It's SAA Awards Season! Waldo Gifford Leland Award Announcement

Emily Dominick — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:41:06 GMT

Call for Nominations: 2015 SAA Waldo Gifford Leland Award

Please help us to recognize the best in our profession!

Have you read a great new book about archives? Seen an exceptional new finding aid? Encountered a new documentary publication that is head and shoulders above the rest? Has a new web publication really stood out to you?

The annual Leland Award – a cash prize and certificate – recognizes “writing of superior excellence and usefulness in the field of archival history, theory, and practice.”

(Please note that periodicals are not eligible.)

Established in 1959, this award honors American archival pioneer Waldo Gifford Leland (1879-1966), president of the Society of American Archivists in the1940s and one of the driving forces behind the founding of the National Archives.

It is SAA Awards Season! C.F.W. Coker Award Announcement

Emily Dominick — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:33:38 GMT

C.F.W. Coker Award

As you may know, the deadline for Society of American Archivists’ awards is just around the corner! Each year, the C. F. W. Coker Award is given out to recognize an outstanding and innovative finding aid, finding aid or descriptive system, or finding aid/descriptive project.

Established in 1984, this award recognizes finding aids, finding aid systems, projects that involve innovative development in archival description, or descriptive tools that enable archivists to produce effective finding aids. To merit serious consideration for the award, nominees must, in some significant way, set national standards, represent a model for archival description, or otherwise have a substantial impact on descriptive practices. The following types of works or activities may be considered:

1. Finding aids, including, among others, multi-institutional guides, record surveys, repository guides, special subject lists, finding aids to individual collections or records groups, and narrative descriptions of holdings.

2. Finding aid systems, including, among others, manual or automatic indexing systems, computer databases, or current awareness systems for notifying users of holdings.

3. Descriptive tools that enable archivists to produce more effective finding aids, including, among others, subject thesauri, authority files, data element dictionaries, manuals establishing descriptive standards, and such reference works as atlases and administrative histories.

4. Projects that involve innovative developments in archival description, including, among others, cooperative ventures that result in the exchange of finding aid information among repositories, efforts at building national information systems, and survey projects.

Last year’s submissions were great and we had to make a tough decision. This year, we’d like to have to make a difficult choice again, but we need your help!

Do you know of an outstanding and innovative finding aid or description system published in 2014? Have you created a finding aid or designed a descriptive system or tool that you feel breaks new ground in the field of archival descriptive practice? Would you like to see the author(s) or editor(s) recognized for contributing to descriptive practice and the archives profession? Please consider submitting a nomination prior to the deadline of February 28, 2015. Self-nominations are welcome!

The nomination form, additional information, and a list of previous winners can be found at www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-coker.

Many thanks in advance from the 2014-2015 C. F. W. Coker Awards Committee!

It is SAA Awards Season! Mosaic Scholarship Announcement

Emily Dominick — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:27:13 GMT

Mosaic Scholarship

The Mosaic Scholarship was established to provide financial and mentoring support to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival science, to encourage students to pursue careers in archives, and to promote the diversification of the American archival profession. The award is given to applicants who demonstrate excellent potential for scholastic and personal achievement and who manifest a commitment both to the archival profession and to advancing diversity concerns within it.

Up to two scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded. In addition, each scholarship recipient receives a one-year complimentary membership to SAA and complementary registration to the Society’s Annual Meeting.

For more information on the scholarship, eligibility requirements and instructions on applying, please visit: http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-mosaic.

Willamette University to Host SAA Records Management Workshop

Emily Dominick — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 22:11:30 GMT

See the Events Calendar for details!

FREE WESTPAS Protecting Cultural Collections Workshop - Yakima , October 15, 2014

Emily Dominick — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 20:20:46 GMT

Protecting Cultural Collections:

Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery

Part 1: ON-LINE WEBINARS - Prevention & Preparedness (archived 2½ hours total)

Part 2: IN-PERSON WORKSHOP - Response & Recovery

Yakima, Washington, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902

Participation in the in-person workshop requires viewing the archived Part 1 webinars BEFORE attending the Part 2 in-person workshop AND completing the workshop assignments. Any exception requires the permission of the instructor.

Sponsored by Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS)

Instructor: Gary Menges, Librarian Emeritus, University of Washington (UW) is retired Preservation Administrator at the UW Libraries, Seattle. He is a WESTPAS trainer and a member of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works Collections Emergency Response Team (AIC CERT).

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The “Protecting Cultural Collections” training is presented in a sequence of two archived webinars plus one in-person workshop to produce the following outcomes:

Complete a disaster response & collection salvage plan
Learn how to train staff to implement your plan effectively
Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for your collections
Understand practical decision-making skills needed during an emergency
Experience salvage procedures for books, documents, photos & objects

The webinar sessions and the in-person workshop are scheduled to enable participants to prepare short assignments between sessions, resulting in a completed disaster plan. Participating institutions will be invited to join an informal network of WESTPAS trained personnel to provide mutual aid in the event of emergencies involving collections in your region.

Who should attend: Administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response and decision-making, in all types of cultural institutions. By registering for the workshop, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop's disaster preparedness goals. When possible, please commit two attendees so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities.

Cost: No charge to the institution. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Registration: Pre-registration required. Register online for an IN-PERSON session at WESTPAS workshop (go to October 15th on the calendar):

http://tinyurl.com/ot4kve2

For registration assistance contact: Alexandra Gingerich gingerich@plsinfo.org For general & content information: Gary Menges menges@uw.edu

It's NWA Election Time--Vote Now!

Emily Dominick — Tue, 06 May 2014 18:27:39 GMT

It is time to vote for new NWA officers. Below you will find links to the NWA 2014 ballot.
Background on the candidates is provided before your ballot choices in order to familiarize yourself with the candidates, their backgrounds, and their interests in serving NWA.

All members may vote for Vice President/President-Elect and Secretary. Montana, Idaho and Oregon members may vote also for their respective state representative.

The ballot is available from https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B6MRJGX

You may only vote once! Voting will close at the end of the day May 19.

Electronic Records Training to be Held at University Alaska Anchorage June 2014

Emily Dominick — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 20:22:31 GMT

Archives & Special Collections at the UAA/APU Consortium Library is sponsoring a series of electronic records trainings from the Society of American Archivists (SAA), June 16-20. The week is being offered as an intensive (price break for the week if you attend all) but you're also welcome to sign up for individual elements.

Early bird registration rates are good through June 1st. Full details on the course schedule, intended audience, intended level, and registration costs can be accessed here:http://www.consortiumlibrary.org/blogs/archives/2014/02/12/doyouknowwhereyourelectronicrecordsare/

We’ve also arranged for dorm space for those of you who may have to travel here for these workshops and are trying to do so on a limited budget. For non-Alaskans, UAA's Conference Services tells me they'll allow dorm reservations for up to a week before and a week after, if you're thinking of finally doing that AK trip, and can use Anchorage as a base. More details via that link.

Please share widely!

Monday, 6/16, free to those who register for the week, $10 individual registration fee otherwise, 1.5 hour web seminars:

*Basics of Managing Electronic Records

*Beginners Guide to Metadata

*Electronic Records, the Next Step

*Information Architecture

Tuesday, 6/17, all-day course:

*Digital Curation, Creating an Environment for Success

Wednesday-Thursday, 6/18-6/19, two-day course:

*Arrangement and Description of Electronic Records, Parts I and II

Friday, 6/20, all-day course:

*Digital Repositories

These courses are all part of SAA’s coursework toward the Digital Archives Specialist credential. You do not have to be pursuing the DAS credential to take any or all of these courses. If you are interested in pursuing the credential, more information can be found through the link. We also hope to do another intensive in June 2015 so those of us Alaskans pursuing the credential can do all of it relatively locally.

New Oregon Heritage MentorCorps will serve cultural heritage organizations regionally

Emily Dominick — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 21:24:06 GMT

A new statewide network of 33 volunteer mentors trained in collections care and emergency management will work directly with Oregon museums, libraries and archives starting today. Mentors will voluntarily work directly with Oregon archives, libraries and museums to improve the care of cultural artifacts, and prepare for emergencies.

“People who care for these collections of historic objects and paper are seeking more skills and knowledge to address issues of preservation and disasters,” said Kyle Jansson, coordinator of the Oregon Heritage Commission and the project director of the new Oregon Heritage MentorCorps. “MentorCorps members will provide consulting, mentoring and training on these topics in ways that meet the needs of the 1,000 cultural heritage organizations in Oregon.”

Mentors’ experience ranges from graduate students to retired heritage executives with decades of experience. Mentors will work with organizations in their region of the state. All nonprofit and government archives, libraries and museums will be able to access the free service.

“We appreciate the mentors giving these organizations directly skills and knowledge,” said Jansson. “In the process of helping organizations, the mentors are also indirectly supporting the heritage of their own communities and regions.”

The MentorCorps takeoff is funded by a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, and funds from the Oregon Heritage Commission and the Oregon Cultural Trust. Project partners include the Oregon Heritage Commission, Oregon Library Association, Northwest Archivists, Oregon Museums Association, Oregon State Archives, Oregon State Library, Oregon Historical Society, Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, and other organizations.

The MentorCorps website is located at www.mindyourcollections.org

Mentors, by region, include:

Portland Metro Region Mentors: Angela Arena, Hillsboro; Sarah Cantor, Lake Oswego; Kathleen Daly, Clackamas; Todd Mayberry, Portland; Lloyd Musser, Happy Valley; Quinn Robinson, Portland; Alex Toth, Portland; and George Vogt, Portland.

Willamette Valley Region Mentors: Dave Hegeman, Newberg; Dannie Helm, Springfield; Heather Kliever, Eugene; Marie Longfellow, Cottage Grove; Jennifer O’Neal, Eugene; Lindsey Stafford, Eugene; Sara Swanborn, Salem; Ashley Toutain, Salem; Heather Woodward, Salem; and Rachael Woody, McMinnville.

Coast Region Mentors: Tom Chandler, Toledo; Jerry Ostermiller, Astoria; Jeff Smith, Astoria; Vicki Wiese, Coos Bay.

Central and Eastern Region Mentors: Patricia Dawson, Pendleton; Shannon Maslach, Joseph; Randall Melton, Pendleton; Carolyn Purcell, The Dalles; Christie Sweet, John Day; and Terri Washburn, Cove.

Southern Region Mentors: Wanda Chin, Ashland; Dorothy Cotton, Phoenix; Terry Dickey, Ashland; Amy Drake, Medford; Debra Griffith, Ashland; and Dru Ellen Smith, Ashland.

NWA Policies and Procedures Manual Updated

Emily Dominick — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:31:57 GMT

The Awards section of the Policies and Procedures Manual for NWA has been published. Updates to the various sections of the manual will continue over the coming months. Check back for more updates.

FREE Protecting Cultural Collections Workshops in Seattle!

Emily Dominick — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 17:19:11 GMT

Protecting Cultural Collections:

Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery

Part 1: Prevention & Preparedness

Seattle: Friday, October 4, 2013, – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library Room 220, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Part 2: Response & Recovery

Seattle: Thursday, November 7, 2013, – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library Room 220, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Sponsored by Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS).

Co-sponosred by the Seattle Heritage Emergency Response Network (SHERN).

Instructor:

Gary Menges is retired Preservation Administrator at the University of Washington Libraries, Seattle. He is amember of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works Collections Emergency Response Team (AIC CERT).

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The “Protecting Cultural Collections” workshops are presented in a 2-part sequence to produce the following outcomes for disaster preparedness

activities:

* Complete a disaster response & collection salvage plan by the end of Part 2

* Learn how to train staff to implement your plan effectively

* Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for your collections

* Understand practical decision-making skills needed during an emergency

* Experience salvage procedures for a wide variety of material including books, documents, photos & objects

The workshop days are scheduled 5 weeks apart. Participants will prepare short assignments prior to the first session; between sessions, they will undertake additional assignments resulting in a completed disaster plan at the end of Part 2.

Who should attend: Administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response and decision-making, in all types of cultural institutions. By registering for the workshop, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop's disaster preparedness goals. When possible, please send two attendees so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities.

Cost: No charge to the institution. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Registration: Pre-registration required. Register online at: WESTPAS workshops

http://tiny.cc/ZePOL (Go to October 4th and click on the date.)

For registration assistance contact: Alexandra Gingerich gingerich@plsinfo.org

For general & content information contact: Gary Menges @westpas.org

Additional iInformation about the workshops will be sent to the registrants before each workshop.

Call for Proposals - Midwest Archives Conference

Emily Dominick — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:12:58 GMT

CFP: MAC Annual Meeting 2014

The Syncopations of History: MAC at Kansas City

Whether you prefer a 4/4 beat, elaborate riffing, or playing by memory (all signatures of the Kansas City jazz style), the 2014 Midwest Archives Conference Program Committee (PC) looks forward to receiving session proposals fitting the theme: “The Syncopations of History.” The full Call for Proposals for the meeting, scheduled for April 24-26 in Kansas City, Missouri, is available via the MAC website.

Tell us how you are composing and improvising in your repository. How do you keep your archival rhythms going and still hold the beat? Don’t have money for an expensive electronic record keeping system? How are you putting something together with a limited budget? Use the session proposal form (PDF) or the web-based form to submit your proposal. The deadline for proposals is September 20, 2013.

If you have questions, or wish to submit session proposals in another way, please contact 2014 Program Committee co-chairs Jeremy Brett, Texas A&M University Processing Archivist (979-845-1951), or Michelle Sweetser, Marquette University Archivist (414-288-5905).

SAA is coming to Washington!

Emily Dominick — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:15:47 GMT

SAA is coming to Washington! Register at least 30 days prior to the offering and receive a $50 early bird discount.

Digital Repositories [DAS]

March 7 in Cheney

Digital Repositories [DAS]

March 8 in Seattle

Arrangement and Description of Electronic Records Part I and II [DAS]

April 8-9 in Cheney

2013 Western Archives Institute

Emily Dominick — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:12:20 GMT

The 27th annual Western Archives Institute will be held at the University of California, Riverside from July 7 – 19, 2013. The Western Archives Institute is an intensive, two-week program that provides integrated instruction in basic archival practices to individuals with a variety of backgrounds, including those whose jobs require a fundamental understanding of archival skills, but who have little or no previous archives education; those who have expanding responsibility for archival materials; those who are practicing archivists but have not received formal instruction; and those who demonstrate a commitment to an archival career.

The Institute also features site visits to historical records repositories and a diverse curriculum that includes history and development of the profession, theory and terminology, records management, appraisal, arrangement, description, manuscripts acquisition, archives and the law, photographs, preservation administration, reference and access, outreach programs, and managing archival programs and institutions.

Gregory S. Hunter, Ph.D., CA, CRM, has graciously agreed to serve as Principle Faculty Member for the 2013 Institute. He is a Professor at the Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University, and is Editor of The American Archivist. He holds a Ph.D. in American History from New York University. Prior to joining the Palmer School in 1990, Dr. Hunter was Director of Archival Programs for the United Negro College Fund and Manager of Corporate Records for ITT Corporation. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the Society of American Archivists, and two of his books have received awards from the Society of American Archivists. He also served as Principal Archivist and Records Manager on the team that designed and built the Electronic Records Archives for the National Archives and Records Administration. Dr. Hunter was the founding President of the Academy of Certified Archivists and he also is a Certified Records Manager.

Tuition for the Institute is $700 and includes a selection of archival publications. Other non-negotiable fees including program transportation, facility fees, opening dinner, and luncheon at the closing program will be available in early February. Housing and meal plans are available at additional cost.

The application deadline for the 2013Western Archives Institute is March 1, 2013. For additional program information, see http://www.calarchivists.org/WAI, or contact:

For additional information, contact:

Administrator

Western Archives Institute

1020 O Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (916) 653–7715

Fax: (916) 653–7134E-mail: ArchivesWeb@sos.ca.gov

The Western Archives Institute is co-sponsored by the Society of California Archivists and the California State Archives.

The application package is available on the California State Archives web site at http://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/wai/, and on the Society of California Archivists web site at http://www.calarchivists.org/WAI.

2013 NWA Conference

Emily Dominick — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:27:59 GMT

Please save the dates for our 2013 joint Northwest Archivists (NWA) and Archives Association of British Columbia (AABC) conference. If you are considering attending the conference, be sure to check that your passport is up to date. If not (or if you do not have a passport), start the process soon. Look in the coming weeks for a call for proposals.

Title: Turning Points and Connecting Archival Spaces

Dates: May 2-4, 2013

Location: Irving Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC

Trevor

Trevor James Bond, Head

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections

Washington State University Libraries

Phone: 509 335-6693

Film Preservation Workshop, Portland, Oregon, October 27, 2012

Emily Dominick — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:25:12 GMT

The University of Oregon Libraries is pleased to announce a one-day workshop in basic film preservation in Portland, Oregon, on Sat., Oct. 27, 2012. The workshop is designed for people in the Northwest working in archives, historical societies, libraries, and other institutions that have film collections but no one with expertise to handle it properly. The workshop will cover how to handle, assess, document, and store archival film, as well as how to set up a low-cost film preservation program. Attendance will be limited to 15 participants. The workshop is free, but registration is required.

For more information and to register: https://libweb.uoregon.edu/film_workshop.html

Archives and Activism: Call for Participation (Proposals due August 1, 2012)

Emily Dominick — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:28:05 GMT

“The rebellion of the archivist against his normal role is not, as so many scholars fear, the politicizing of a neutral craft, but the humanizing of an inevitably political craft."
-- Howard Zinn "Secrecy, Archives, and the Public Interest," Vol. II, No. 2 (1977) of Midwestern Archivist.

The boundaries between "archivist" and "activist" have become increasingly porous, rendering ready distinctions between archivists (traditionally restricted to the preservation of records, maintaining accountability, and making critical information available to the communities they serve) and activists (who, with greater frequency, look to archives or adopt elements of archival practice as a means of documenting their struggles) virtually unsustainable. In the past year, archivists and citizen activists collaborated to document the Occupy Wall Street movement, and archivists committed to open government worked with the New York City Council to advocate for keeping the Municipal Archives as an independent city agency. While the apparent convergence of archival and activist worlds may appear a timely and relevant topic, these distinct communities often deliberate their roles separately with little dialogue.

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York and the New School Archives and Special Collections are sponsoring a symposium to bring together a diverse group of archivists, activists, students, and theorists with the aim of facilitating discussion of their respective concerns. Among its proposed topics, the symposium will address potential roles that archivists may engage in as activists, as well as how archivists can assume a greater role in documenting and contributing toward social and political change.

Possible areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Archivists documenting the work of activists and activist movements
-Activists confronting traditional archival practice
-Possible models for an emergent “activist archives”
-Methodologies for more comprehensively documenting activism
-Archivist and activist collaborations
-Community-led archives and repositories operating outside of the archival establishment
-Archives as sites of knowledge (re)production and in(ter)vention
-Relational paradigms for mapping the interplay of power, justice, and archives

-Critical pedagogy in the reference encounter
-Interrogating preconceptions and misunderstandings that obscure common goals

Date: Friday, October 12, 2012

Location: Theresa Lang Community and Student Center, The New School

All individual presentations will be 20 minutes long (10 page paper).
Submissions must include a title, name of author and institutional affiliation (if applicable), abstract (250 words max), and indication of technological requirements.
Individual papers or entire panel proposals accepted.

Deadline for Proposals: Proposals should be emailed to admin@nycarchivists.org by August 1, 2012.

NWA 2012 Election

Tony Kurtz — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:32:20 GMT

Time to vote for your NWA leadership!

2012 NWA Elections Guide: NWA2012ElectionGuide.pdf
2012 NWA online ballot: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5JYQTJW

Online voting will close at end-of-day April 23.

Questions? Contact Tony Kurtz mailto:tony.kurtz@wwu.edu

Your 2012 NWA Nominations Commitee:
Tony Kurtz
Sara Piasecki
Geoff Wexler

Portland State University Library Archives and Special Collections now on Twitter!

Emily Dominick — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:47:30 GMT

PSU Library Archives will tweet a great photo of the day!

Twitter name: PSU Library Archives

Twitter ID: @PSULibArchives

PSU Library’s University Archives & Special Collections

is home to PSU's historical records and to an array of

rare books, collections and manuscripts.

Call for Poster Presentations: The Northwest Archivists/Oregon Heritage Commission 2012 Joint Conference

Emily Dominick — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:34:37 GMT

The Program Committee is seeking proposals for a special session dedicated to poster displays created by both archives and cultural heritage professionals and students. The Poster Session will showcase research that is completed or underway; discuss interesting collections with which professionals or students have worked; report on archives, records projects, or exhibits that submitters have contributed to or are currently working on (e.g. historic preservation, outreach projects, multi-disciplinary projects, collaboration, successful internship project). Posters should be designed as an inspiring visual exploration of work or research related to the archival and cultural heritage fields.

Posters will be presented on Friday, April 27, 2012, during the morning and afternoon breaks. Participants will be expected to register for and attend the conference. A half-price registration fee is available for full-time students.

Proposals are due on Friday, February 24, 2012. Click here for more information.

Nominations Now Being Accepted: J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award

Emily Dominick — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:50:24 GMT

Established in 1989, this award honors an individual, institution, or organization that promotes greater public awareness, appreciation, or support of archival activities or programs. Note that nominees must be from outside the archives profession. Individuals directly involved in archival work, either as paid or volunteer staff, or institutions or organizations directly responsible for an archival program are not eligible for this award.

The individual's or institution’s contributions may take the form of:

advocacy,
publicity,
legislation,
financial support,
or a similar action that fosters archival work or raises public consciousness of the importance of archival work.

Contributions should have broad, long-term impact at the regional level or beyond. Up to three awards may be given each year.

This award is named in honor of historian J. Franklin Jameson, who labored for more than 25 years to establish the U.S. National Archives.
For more details, see the SAA Awards Competition webpage, which includes the nomination form, and the J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award page (includes list of previous winners) in the SAA Handbook.

All nominations shall be submitted to SAA by February 28 of each year. Send 6 copies of the completed form (including an documentation) to:

J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award Subcommittee
Society of American Archivists
17 North State Street, Suite 1425
Chicago IL 60602-4061

Questions? Contact the Chair of the J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award Subcommittee, which this year is Lynn Eaton of Duke University.

Montana State University to host test site for Academy of Certified Archivists exam

Emily Dominick — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:59:48 GMT

Greetings,

We will be hosting a testing session for those interested in becoming Certified Archivists in Bozeman, Montana. This is part of the Academy of Certified Archivists’ “Pick Your Site” program which allows the exam to be given in any city selected by at least 5 applicants. The Academy conducts these exam sessions throughout the country for applicants who meet a series of defined professional standards (For more information, see www.certifiedarchivists.org). This is an excellent opportunity to take the test at a location near you and significantly reduce travel costs.

Here are some of the details:

Location:

Renne Library, Montana State University, Bozeman

1501 South 11th Avenue

Bozeman, Montana

Date of Testing Session:

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Deadline for Application:

May 12, 2012

Instructions for Application

An application for the test is attached to this email. Please fill it out according to the instructions on the form. Remember to select “Pick You Site” and write-in “Montana State University, Bozeman” in the space provided. The ACA will notify all approved candidates and send follow-on information such as instructions and directions to the testing site.

When you’ve completed the application and submitted it, please email me at shawn_bawden@nps.gov. We need a minimum of five applicants in order to administer the exam.

Hope to hear from you soon and good luck!

____________________________________________

Francis Shawn Bawden, MLIS

Archives Technician

Yellowstone National Park

307-344-2220

406-848-9958 fax

2012 Western Archives Institute

Emily Dominick — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:56:33 GMT

The 26th annual Western Archives Institute will be held at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, July 8 – 20, 2012. The Western Archives Institute is an intensive, two-week program that provides integrated instruction in basic archival practices to individuals with a variety of backgrounds, including those whose jobs require a fundamental understanding of archival skills, but who have little or no previous archives education; those who have expanding responsibility for archival materials; those who are practicing archivists but have not received formal instruction; and those who demonstrate a commitment to an archival career.

Thomas Wilsted has graciously agreed to serve as Principle Faculty Member for the 2012 Institute. Wilsted has been an archivist for more than forty years. During his career, he has worked at the Illinois State Historical Library, the National Library of New Zealand, The Salvation Army Archives and Research Center, and the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming before retiring from the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center at the University of Connecticut in 2008. He is currently the principal at Wilsted Consulting, and is the author of Managing Archival and Manuscript Repositories (SAA, 1991) and Planning New and Remodeled Archival Facilities (SAA, 2007), and co-editor of Archival and Special Collections Facilities: Guidelines for Archivists, Librarians, Architects, and Engineers (SAA, 2010). He taught archives administration at the University of Wyoming and the University of Connecticut as well as numerous workshops for the Society of American Archivists. Mr. Wilsted is a member of the Academy of Certified Archivists and a Fellow of the Society of American Archivists.

The application deadline for the 2012 Western Archives Institute is March 30, 2012. For additional program information, see http://www.calarchivists.org/WAI, or contact:

For additional information, contact:

Administrator

Western Archives Institute

1020 O Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (916) 653–7715

Fax: (916) 653–7134E-mail: ArchivesWeb@sos.ca.gov

Certified Archivists in Helena

Terry Baxter — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:27:09 GMT

My CA Colleagues,

Please help the ACA out by volunteering a bit of your time to sit at the ACA booth during the conference in Helena later this week. We (I) need people to hand out pamphlets, chat with people and answer questions. Pretty straightforward stuff. The added bonus is that you can count your service towards your re-certification.

Please contact me ASAP so I can work out a schedule.

Thanks!

Diana Banning
diana.banning@portlandoregon.gov
503-865-4110

Attention Students: Interested in Financial Aid?

Terry Baxter — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:22:55 GMT

Students looking for financial assistance, this is for you. The Society of American Archivists (SAA) will award up to two Mosaic Scholarships, Josephine Forman Scholarships, and F. Gerald Ham Scholarships (that’s six scholarships!) in 2011 to students pursuing graduate education in archival science. To learn about eligibility and application requirements, visit www2.archivists.org/recognition. The application deadline is February 28, 2011.

Questions? Contact Jenny Schooley, jschooley@archivists.org.

RAO Internship announcement

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:39:31 GMT

The Reference, Access, and Outreach Section (RAO) of the Society of
American Archivists seeks volunteers for at least one unpaid internship
for 2010-2011. (Two interns were selected for the pilot of this program
in 2009-2010, and a report about the internship is available online on
the RAO page of the SAA website -
http://www2.archivists.org/groups/reference-access-and-outreach-section.
) The intent of the internship is to provide an opportunity for a
current graduate student or an archivist with less than three years
experience in the profession to be actively involved in and observe the
activities of the Section. The intern's responsibilities will involve
general communications and governance, but may include other Section
initiatives based on the interests and needs of the intern and the
Section. The intern will serve from the time of selection through the
2011 SAA Annual Meeting. (Attendance at the 2011 Annual Meeting is not
required.)

Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in archives, as evidenced
by their employment, volunteering, internships, and/or coursework. Also
important are attention to detail, good organizational and communication
skills, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities will include the following:

* Communicate with RAO Steering Committee members regarding ongoing
business, projects, concerns, etc.
* Participate in RAO projects, working groups, sub-committees, etc.
as appropriate. Topics may include: needs identified through the RAO
meeting discussion groups; ongoing projects of the section (such as
National History Day, impact of MPLP upon users and reference
archivists, Web 2.0/social media education for archivists, teaching
about primary sources); or other identified priorities of the section.
* Monitor the RAO blog and Facebook group for potential
improvements, revisions and/or corrections, posts or comments requiring
responses.
* Assist RAO Webmaster as needed, particularly as SAA continues its
transition to Drupal to support its online presence.

To apply for the RAO Section internship, please submit your resume and a
cover letter detailing your reasons for interest in the internship,
including potential topics of interest, to RAO Chair Jim Gerencser
(gerencse@dickinson.edu <mailto:gerencse@dickinson.edu>) by September 15.

Jim Gerencser
RAO Chair

DACS workshop in Portland

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:25:04 GMT

Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

September 30, 2010 * 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Portland, Oregon

William E. Landis (Instructor)

Get an in-depth, practical consideration of the key concepts and descriptive elements in Describing Archives: A Content Standard, the U.S. standard. Explore strategies for incorporating this standard into workflows for accessioning, arrangement, and description through discussions and hands-on work with a variety of exercises, culminating in a DACS-based analysis of existing finding aids. This workshop, a basic introduction to the standard, focuses on application of DACS rules and concepts, which participants can apply to repository processes and descriptive outputs.

See the SAA page for more details:
http://saa.archivists.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/214.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=214&Time=1759039586&SessionID=14155983261r14207304p4u93ks8849xalis0590cr4d6225iafii19546vggf5w

Renewing Your Membership

Joshua Zimmerman — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:03:05 GMT

If you were a member last year or even the year before, you're probably in our system and don't have to register again.

Instead of starting a new member application, log into the system with your email address and password. If you don't have a password, click here to set one up. If you have one and forget it, click the "forget password" link and it will be sent to your email address. If you can't what email you used for your membership, please email: nwa.membership@gmail.com.

1.) Login using your email and password at the lower left hand corner of the page (in the light green box).

memberinstructions01.bmp

Once you are logged in your name will display on the lower left hand corner of the page.

memberinstructions02.bmp

2.) Click "View profile." You should then see your profile page.

3.) Under the section called Membership Details, click the "Renew until 1 July 2015" button to renew your membership for the current year.

The website will take you through a number of steps, including updating your profile information. If no information needs to be updated, click the "Next" button in the lower right corner of the screen.

4.) Then, you must choose between two payment options.

ONLINE OPTION If you choose to pay online, please select the “Online” option under “Payment.” You will be redirected to the Northwest Archivists PayPal site. You can pay through your own PayPal account OR click on 'credit card payment' (small link on the left).

MANUAL OPTION If you choose to pay with a check, select the “Manual” option and mail your payment to Joshua Zimmerman at the address provided.

If you have any trouble, please don't hesitate to email the membership coordinator (nwa.membership@gmail.com)

CONNECTING-TO-COLLECTIONS (C2C): Preserve your heritage collections!

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:37:00 GMT

CONNECTING-TO-COLLECTIONS (C2C): PLEASE COME!

FREE FOCUS GROUPS IN EUGENE AND PORTLAND, JULY 15 AND JULY 16

Worried about Preserving Your Heritage Collection? You Can Make a Difference!

Please attend one of two free meetings being held in Eugene and Portland on July 15th and July 16th.  We need your input to make a successful plan. The dates of additional fall season meetings in Pendleton, Medford, and Bend will be announced as they are finalized.

By attending a focus group in Eugene on July 15 or Portland on July 16, 2010, you can help the heritage community...archives, libraries, and museums...plan a better future for Oregon's heritage collections.

A grant from the federal Institute for Museums and Library Services (IMLS) to the Oregon Museum Association on behalf of archive, library, and museum partners throughout Oregon is making it possible for us to take stock of our preservation, training, and disaster preparedness needs.  From this a statewide preservation plan to address those needs will be developed.  The plan is a necessary first step to secure funding for implementation.

Refreshments will be provided.  Please let us know you are coming so that we can plan adequate seating and refreshments by emailing Ruth Metz (ruthmetz@spiretech.com<mailto:ruthmetz@spiretech.com>).  You may also email your questions to Ruth Metz.

Meeting Details:
EUGENE
Thursday, July 15, 2010, 1:30-3:30, Eugene Public Library, 2nd floor, Singer Room
100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Directions and Parking Detail: http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=492&PageID=885&cached=true&mode=2&userID=2


PORTLAND
Friday, July 16th, 1:30-3:30 p.m., The Oregon Historical Society, the Madison Room,  1200 SW Park Ave. Portland, OR
Directions and Parking detail: http://ohs.org/visit-ohs/locations-directions-parking.cfm.  Public transit is recommended; street parking may be limited.

C2C Steering Committee (6/15/2010)
'Kyle Jansson' Oregon Heritage Commission and C2C Project Director
Shawna Gandy, Collections Access Specialist, Oregon Historical Society Research Library
Gardner Chappel, OMA President and Douglas County Museum
James Fox, Head, Special Collections and University Archives University of Oregon Libraries
Keni Sturgeon, Curator & Museum Director, Mission Mill Museum part of the Willamette Heritage Center
Kris Kern, Fine and Performing Arts Librarian, Portland State Library
Larry Landis, Archivist at Oregon State University
Layne G Sawyer, Oregon State Archives
Lindy Trolan,  cultural resource specialist with the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Marsha Matthews, Oregon Historical Society Director of Public Services
Mary E Herkert, OSA State Archivist
MJ Koreiva, Oregon Museum Association and Umpqua River Lighthouse (URLH)& Museum
Normandy Helmer, University of Oregon Libraries
Judith Norton, Head, Access Services, Oregon Health & Science University Library
Randall Melton, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
Terry Baxter, NWA immediate Past President
Tiah Edmunson-Morton, Archivist, Oregon State University
Alex Toth, Pacific University Library and Oregon Library Association

SAA Career Center 2010-call for volunteers

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:18:49 GMT

It is time once again to gear up for the Career Center at the 2010 SAA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. This year it will be a major part of SAA’s new Networking Café, which will host information tables for allied archives and records associations, public computers and space for the Career Center where attendees can meet representatives, recruiters, and volunteer career advisers; peruse literature and job vacancy announcements; or post resumes.

If you are planning on attending the conference in August, please consider volunteering an hour of your time to the Career Center. Check the preliminary program online at http://www2.archivists.org/conference/2010/washington to see if you can find a spare hour or two to donate so that a student or young professional can benefit from your experience.

The Career Center will be open during the following times:

12:00 to 5:00pm on Wednesday, August 11

7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 12

7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday, August 13

7:00 AM to 3:30PM on Saturday, August 14

Due to the extended hours of the Career Center and the fact that we hope to schedule one volunteer for each shift and two during the busy lunch/break shifts, we need a total of 41 volunteers. Feel free to send a few dates and times so that we can coordinate which slot will work best for you. Participants from the past few years expressed an interest in knowing the specialty of the advisor scheduled to help, so please feel free to also add your area of expertise when you sign up so that visitors can plan accordingly.

Thanks for helping out this year! We think it will be the best year yet for archivists looking for career advice.

Sincerely,

Renna Tuten

Career Development Coordinator

p.s. - questions? comments? suggestions? Feel free to give me a call at 706-542-0618 or send me an email at rtuten [at] uga [dot] edu

Respond to OCLC Research/RLG "sharing special collections" survey by Jun 3

Wed, 26 May 2010 22:22:13 GMT

If your library houses special collections or archives, we need your help.

The "Streamlining Work Flows" subgroup of the RLG Sharing Special Collections Advisory Group seeks to identify best practices in processing requests for special collections and archival materials received from external organizations and users. Please take 15-20 minutes to share your experiences and opinions with us by taking a short survey.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JTRSBMG

Please complete your response by Thursday, June 3. Ideally, interlibrary loan and special collections staff will work together in responding.

You can learn more about our working group by visiting our project Web site:

http://www.oclc.org/research/activities/sharing/default.htm

Thanks in advance for your help!

--The "Streamlining" subgroup

National History Day

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:18:03 GMT

Greetings fellow archivists!

Each year, more than half a million elementary and secondary students, encouraged by thousands of teachers nationwide participate in the National History Day contest. Students choose historical topics related to a theme and conduct extensive primary and secondary research through libraries, archives, museums, oral history interviews, and historic sites. This year's theme is Innovation in History: Impact and Change.

The archival community can serve a vital function in National History Day by working with local teachers and state National History Day coordinators to make them aware of the possibility of conducting research at nearby archival institutions. In addition to proving support to the National History Day program, participation in NHD is a great way for archives to reach out to nearby community members.

The amount of participation your archive chooses is completely up to you and can range from posting a NHD poster in your reading room to actively working with local teachers and students. You choose the amount of time you would like to invest in NHD involvement.

Regardless of the resources you choose to invest, involvement in NHD is a great way to increase the exposure of your repository and to highlight the vital task that archivists all over America perform.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact your state NHD coordinator (NHD Affiliate Coordinators: http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/Coordinators.htm) or consult the National History Day web page at http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/

Alaska: http://ak.nhd.org/

Idaho: http://www.idahohistory.net/historyday.html

Montana: http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/Montanapage.htm

Oregon: http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/Oregonpage.htm

Washington: http://www.washingtonhistory.org/historyday/sponsors.aspx

NHD resources on the Society of American Archivists can be found at this web page: http://www.archivists.org/saagroups/rao/hday.asp?

Thank you.

Polina E. Ilieva

Reference, Access, and Outreach Section

National History Day Committee Member

Journal of Western Archives call for papers

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:36:52 GMT

The Society of California Archivists, the Northwest Archivists, the Society of Rocky Mountain Archivists, and the Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists invite paper submissions for the inaugural issue of The Journal of Western Archives. Submissions received before June 1st, 2010, will be considered for publication in the first issue.

JWA, a peer reviewed, open access, online journal, will give archivists, manuscript curators, and graduate students in the American West a place to publish on topics of particular interest and relevance to them. The journal will consider for publication:

* Research articles;
* Case studies;
* Work-in-progress articles; and
* Book, exhibit, Web, and film review essays.

Articles should pertain to one the following categories:

* Important Western regional issues in archives and manuscript repositories;
* Unique archival developments in the western United States;
* Technological innovations and their effect on archival theory and practice;
* The history and development of the archival and curatorial professions in the American West;
* Collaborative efforts and projects between various cultural institutions.

Please take a moment and visit the JWA website at: http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/westernarchives, and if you are interested in contributing to the journal please contact the managing editor, John Murphy john_m_murphy@byu.edu.

Southern Oregon Historical Society, including Archives--update

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:04:56 GMT

Via Kit Leary, Archivist, Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Here in southern Oregon the Southern Oregon Historical Society is in a crisis situation. The city of Jacksonville is on the National Register of Historic Places. Below you will find links to four articles describing the current situation. There are no archivists, librarians, or curator of collections on staff anymore. I attended the public meeting last night and learned that they intend to reopen the Research Library in May with all volunteers, though one of the volunteers who staff the library most often has worked there for a number of years. The Executive Director told me that she is seeking a grant for a part-time archivist. Below the main article are some reader comments.

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100116/NEWS/1160305

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100119/NEWS/1190319

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100127/NEWS/1270312

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100128/NEWS/1280329

Call for NWA volunteers!

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:51:20 GMT

The NWA nominations committee is seeking eager volunteers to run for Northwest Archivist board positions. If your interest has been piqued, please contact a member of the committee:

Trevor Bond; tjbond@wsu.edu
Donna McCrea; donna.mccrea@mso.umt.edu
Linda Long; llong@uoregon.edu

For additional information on NWA offices and their duties see: http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/Default.aspx?pageId=388749

Northwest Archivists scholarship and professional development awards available

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:28:29 GMT

At-Large Student Scholarship information:
http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/studentscholarship

Profession Development Scholarship:
http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/profdevscholarship

2010 Oregon Heritage Assessment Survey

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:23:56 GMT

You are encouraged to participate in a 2010 Oregon Heritage Assessment Survey that assesses the status of heritage and archives in Oregon, including the threats they face. The surveys will be compiled and analyzed, then used to provide a fact-based foundation for statewide planning and advocacy.
 
 "Many heritage organizations and archives are under stress," said Oregon Heritage Commission Chair George Kramer of Ashland. "In order to develop successful strategies that address their needs, we need to first discover the many challenges they face. We expect that some of the challenges are nationwide in scope, while others are unique to Oregon."
 
A survey has been developed especially for archives. The deadline for completing the survey is Feb. 12.

The Commission is recommending that archives first take a look at the printable PDF version of the survey and use it as a worksheet.  When the worksheet is complete, enter your information in the online survey. You must finish your online survey in one session; you will not be allowed to save your answers and return to your session, or to retake the survey. If you prefer submitting the printed worksheet, you may do that.

For more information about the assessment and to complete a survey, visit http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/OHC/assess_main.shtml  For other information, contact Aili Schreiner at 503-986-0805 or aili.schreiner@state.or.us

Regional History Day Judges, Feb. 27, 2010, WSUV

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:49:01 GMT

SW Washington Regional National History Day Competition is scheduled for February 27, 2010, at WSUV. Once again, students in this area have been hard at work learning and preparing their materials for this big day and in order for it to happen we need judges. Can you help?

As in the past, the day will start with a light breakfast, training and then more great experiences supporting the students who have turned out to compete. Lunch will be provided along with snacks and lots of assistance. The day will be divided in half and you can volunteer to work the morning, the afternoon, or both.

Demands on teachers and students are heavy and it's hard to find time for these kinds of very special learning experiences - kids really do have amazing learning experiences at History Day. Please join us, your efforts make the difference.

Please respond to this email:

1. If you are available
2. What category you would like to judge if you have a preference
3. Your phone number
4. Names/emails of others you know who might be judges
5. We particularly need judges for papers and websites that occurs BEFORE the contest.  Please call Rene 360-977-2371, if you are so inclined to help with these categories. 


THANK YOU!

Rene Soohoo, Regional Coordinator
Walter & Jodene Cook, Judge Coordinators

Journal of Western Archives Editorial Board Members and Peer Reviewers

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:44:48 GMT

Welcome to the new decade NWA members!

Anyone find themselves looking at a resolution that sounds something like “I’d like to get more involved” or “I’d like to be an editor”? This is your lucky day… The Journal of Western Archives is ready to launch and the folks at BYU need NWA members to fill out the editorial board and serve as peer reviewers.

What is it? “The Journal of Western Archives is an open access journal that will be based in the L. Tom Perry Special Collections (Perry Special Collections) and be produced in collaboration with western regional archival associations.”

Why do we need this journal? “Archivists living in the Western United States face a unique set of challenges related to the geography of the West, as well as its relatively recent history. The Journal of Western Archives will provide a venue where archivists working in the West can highlight their unique contributions to the archival profession. It will also be an open access journal meaning that its content will be freely available to archivists and other interested consumers via the Internet.”

If you are interested or have questions, please contact me directly at tiah.edmunson-morton@oregonstate.edu and I can fill you in on the details.

Portland city archives on the move to new home

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:42:42 GMT

Check out The Oregonian article!

FAQs for logging in the first time

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:46:06 GMT

What do we need you to do?

We have created accounts for the majority of our members, but we need each member to create a password for themselves, log into their account, and verify their contact information. This would also be a good time to add yourself to the member directory and renew those memberships!

Really, it’s a quick and easy process, but a bit clunky… Here are some FAQs that will guide you through these steps to get yourself set up. Click 'read more' to see the full list!

How do I log into my member account for the first time?

The bottom left hand corner contains a member login section.
Click on "Forgot Password."
Enter email address on next screen. Please use the email you used when you became a member (or last updated your contact information). This is the email that will be in the system. You can change you email address later in your profile.
You will receive an email with a link to create a new password.
Click on the link in the email to reset your password.
Set your new password.
Return to the home page by clicking "Home" on the left menu bar.
Login with your email and new password at the bottom left hand corner.
Read/accept the terms of use to continue.
You should now be logged in. One the bottom left your name will display as logged in.

What if the system doesn't recognize my email address?

Try another email address you might have used when becoming a member or renewing your membership.
If you're tried all the email address you think are possible, please send an email to nwa.membership@gmail.com .

How do I view/edit my profile?

Login at the lower left hand corner of the page.
Once you are logged in your name will display on the lower left hand corner of the page.
Under your name you can click "View profile," "Change password," or click the logout button.
Click "View profile." You should then see your profile page.
You can click the "edit profile" button to edit your profile. This is where you can edit your contact information, add yourself to the member directory, and renew your memberships.

How do I add myself to the member directory?

Follow the steps to view/edit your profile.
Click the "Edit profile" button.
Click the box for "Allow to show profile" to make your profile available.
Select the fields you want to display at each level.
"Anybody" includes anyone who is on the webpage.
"Members" will only show the information to members who have logged in.
“No access” will hide the information to anyone except you and members with administrative privileges.
Click save.
The site will then display "Access by others" page of your profile, which is a summary of the changes you just made.
Click on the green link "My directory profile" to see what your profile in the directory looks like.

How do I renew my membership status?

Login at the lower left hand corner of the page.
Once you are logged in your name will display on the lower left hand corner of the page.
Click "View profile." You should then see your profile page.
Click the "Renew until 1 July 2010" button to renew your membership for this current year.
The website will take you through a number of steps, including updating your profile information.
If you choose to pay online, please select the “Online” option under “Payment.” You will be redirected to the Northwest Archivists PayPal site. You can pay through your own PayPal account OR click on 'credit card payment' (small link on the left).
If you choose to pay with a check, select the “Manual” option and mail your payment to the Secretary/Membership Coordinator.