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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 2h

Get ready for #AskAnArchivist Day! During American Archives Month in October, join SAA and archives across the country to promote and share the work of archives on October 16. Participate across social media, and be sure to tag your posts with #AskAnArchivist.

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 6h

Get a stronger handle on reappraisal and deaccessioning in SAA's upcoming virtual course! Learn how to put together a reappraisal program and use case studies to examine how to best approach situations in your collections. The class starts October 28 - register today!

https://ow.ly/4il950X7nmm

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In this workshop, you’ll learn how to initiate and carry out reappraisal and deaccessioning programs and projects step-by-step through learning how to apply the Guidelines for Reappraisal and Deaccessioning to unique situations. You’ll have an opportunity to assess what your repository needs to do b…

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 1d

SAA is seeking an energetic individual to serve as Publications Editor for SAA's dynamic book program! The new Publications Editor will serve a three-year term beginning no later than March 3, 2026. Learn more about the opportunity and apply by November 10.

https://ow.ly/N75Y50X7VXj

Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 1d

“We hope this… acts as a spark. These case studies open a portal to see innovative, thorough, and principled accessioning being performed in current contexts.”
In #AmericanArchivist, the editors of the Special Section on accessioning share their thoughts.

https://doi.org/10.17723/2327-9702-88.1.10

Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for adding that! We will endeavor to include locations in the future.

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 2d

Due to extenuating circumstances, SAA’s September/October issue of Archival Outlook has been delayed. We expect the issue to come out before the end of October. We’d like to thank our writers and readers for their patience as we work to put out the best magazine we can.

Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 3d

Join SAA in-person this month for a course on email archiving! Instructors Christopher Prom, Ruby Martinez, and Jessika Drmacich will help attendees develop a programmatic means to approach born-digital correspondence. The course takes place October 17 - register today!
https://ow.ly/9VfF50X6teS

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 4d

#SAAwords: National Union Catalog

n. ~ (abbr. NUC) a union catalog of publications held by libraries in the United States

Read the full entry: https://ow.ly/iGT450X5fhs

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 5d

“I am firm in adhering to my belief that by seeking opportunities to learn of others’ experiences and knowledge, we expand our understanding of issues we lack exposure to and can adapt.”

In the latest #AmericanArchivist, read Helen Wong Smith’s 2024 presidential address.

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 7d

October is American Archives Month! For the next month, archives and archivists will be sharing the importance of archives throughout the country. Find ideas for how to participate on SAA's website.

https://ow.ly/2kYi50X5fu2

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 9d

“Our profession is more than the sum of our parts."

Read Amy Cooper Cary’s “From the Editor” column in the latest #AmericanArchivist. https://ow.ly/ZbMs50X3VBz

Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 12d

Join SAA in Ames, Iowa this October for a course on email archiving! This one-day course aims to demystify the process and help attendees develop a programmatic means to understand, acquire, preserve, and provide access to born-digital correspondence. mysaa.archivists.org/nc__event?id...

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 13d

NEW! The Spring/Summer 2025 issue of American Archivist is available now. This issue includes the 2024 presidential address, a special section on archival accessioning, and much more. Start reading today!

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 14d

Get ready for #AskAnArchivist Day! During American Archives Month in October, join SAA and archives across the country to promote and share the work of archives on October 16. Participate across social media, and be sure to tag your posts with #AskAnArchivist.

Share Your Archives during #AskAnArchivist Day 2025! | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 15d

Get professional direction on archival tools with this course from SAA! "Tool Selection & Management" starts next month. This class walks through the steps to consider when choosing tools to meet your needs and cover the management requirements for different tool types. Register today!

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations to the twelve individuals who received SAA Foundation Annual Meeting Awards this year! These awards help more archives and records professionals attend SAA's Annual Meeting, bringing unique perspectives and knowledge to the vital work done by archivists.

The SAA Foundation Awards Recipients to Attend 2025 ARCHIVES*RECORDS Conference | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 20d

A new on-demand course is available from SAA! Web-Archiving Fundamentals. This introductory course provides an overview of key elements and tools for web archiving. Learn at your own pace and get access today!

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 21d

SAA calls on leaders to substantially reinvest in our public archives, libraries, and historical institutions. Read the statement:

SAA Statement on State and Territorial Archives and Records Repositories | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 21d

Budgetary threats to state and territorial archives, records management centers, and historical records repositories are increasing across the United States. These cuts risk long-term harm to our states' archives, libraries, and historical societies.

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rkjd @widelight.bsky.social · 27d

Excited the Spring/Summer 2025 issue @saa-official.bsky.social American Archivist is out! It includes a ✨Special Section on Accessioning✨ (edited by Audra Eagle Yun, Rachel Searcy & myself). 5 case studies straight from the field. Practice-driven, principle-supported scholarship: ow.ly/2epI50WVnyP

Accessioning-themed embroidery art created by guest editor Rachel Searcy. Based on the iconic “Mom Heart” tattoo motif from the American traditional tattoo style, the banner reads “Accession.” Leaves and flowers around the heart symbolize the growth of accessioning practice in recent years, and the bird represents its flight to new heights. Created by hand with needle and thread, this piece demonstrates the craft of accessioning and highlights the labor required to do accessioning work. Read this issue’s Special Section on Accessioning starting on page 10. Photo courtesy of Rachel Searcy.

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · Aug 14

Sponsor Lucidea is bringing their archives specialists to Booths 101-103 ((Exhibit Hall – California C/D) throughout #SAA25; please drop by to ask questions, talk about your challenges, and see what ArchivEra, their market-leading archival CMS, can do for you and your archives.

Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · Aug 8

ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2025 takes place in just three weeks! Make sure you're registered, check out the Host Committee's recommendations, and get ready for the Annual Meeting. #SAA25

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · Jul 10

Support the National Disaster Resource Fund for Archives (NDRFA) by donating an item or items to the SAA NDRFA Silent Auction during #SAA25

Donate to the Silent Auction to Support the NDRFA! | Announcements

It's never too early to donate to the NDRFA Silent Auction! The Society of American Archivists (SAA) Preservation Section invites you to contribute an item or b

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · Jul 9

In #ArchivalOutlook, SAA CEO Jacqualine Price Osafo asks how we can refill our cups to continue supporting our communities, our families, and ourselves.

Archival Outlook May/June 2025 Page 20

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · Jul 7

SAA is excited to announce that at #SAA25, all in-person only sessions and forums will be live streamed! This means virtual attendees can watch sessions as they happen rather than waiting for the recordings to come out.

Learn more and register before the Advance Registration deadline of July 25.

Live Streamed Sessions at ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2025 | Society of American Archivists

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