#SAAwords: archivy

n. ~ (\AHR-kih-vee\) the discipline of archives

The word archivy is unique in that we know exactly when it was coined: on June 19, 1937, during the first meeting of the Society of American Archivists.

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SAA joined with a number of other organizations to sign onto a letter drafted by Fix the Court asking Congress to make the working papers of Supreme Court justices the property of the people. Read the letter: https://ow.ly/u4wK50ZVyqi

#AskAnArchivist Day is coming up on October 14! This year, the Society of American Archivists invites you to help us shine a light on your collections. Visit our website to submit an image to be shared: https://ow.ly/1ojH50ZQKnM

#SAAwords: container

n. ~ a receptacle used to house archival materials

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October is American Archives Month! Each year during October, we advocate for the work of archives and archivists, and we ask you to join us! If you're looking for ways to participate and raise the profile of the archives profession, head to the SAA website.

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SAA is excited to share that Amanda Greenwood has been appointed Publications Editor of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). As Publications Editor, Greenwood will help run a program that has published over 100 books since 2000.

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Feeling alone in the archival field? SAA connects you with a passionate community of archivists for support, advice, and collaboration. Join the conversation and get involved on SAA Connect: https://ow.ly/L8F750ZQKtB

“So much of archivists’ work is behind the scenes, but everyone benefits.” In #ArchivalOutlook, SAA CEO Jacqualine Price Osafo shares the value of SAA’s “250 for the 250th” exhibition. https://ow.ly/b1AY50ZHWPT

Want to start a digital preservation program? Join SAA’s virtual “Preserving Digital Archives” course on Nov 5–6! Learn hands-on skills and practical steps to preserve digital collections. Register now: https://ow.ly/Nehg50ZHYmY

In #ArchivalOutlook, Lance Warren shares the process of interviewing and recording the narratives of employees at Burns & McDonnell, a design-build engineering and architectural company. https://ow.ly/bCpC50ZHWP5

#AskAnArchivist Day is Oct 14! SAA wants to see the most underrated item in your archive—a letter, photo, draft, or anything that deserves more attention. “Underrated” is up to you! Learn more & enter: https://ow.ly/yheC50ZQKno

It is hot off the presses! My article for The American Archivist Reviews Portal, managed by @saa-official.bsky.social, is out! It is timely w/ all the strain that #nationalarchives is under, with so much job turnover, while the US is increasing archival restrictions w/ faltering democratic norms.

Did you ever want to see everything SAA offers all in one place? Take a look at our new Member Benefits Guide and see why SAA membership is your constant companion throughout your career. While you see what SAA has to offer you, we can’t wait to see what you bring to SAA!
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Archivists often navigate both grief and documentation during community tragedies. The SAA Crisis Collecting Assistance Team (CCAT) is here to support archivists facing or recording crises, disasters, or tragedies. Learn more about CCAT: https://ow.ly/MMYy50ZJzhZ

In the latest review on the American Archivist Reviews Portal, Cheryl Oestreicher reviews "Artistic Provenance Research," edited by Tal Adler and Sharon Macdonald. Read the full review here: https://ow.ly/jOs350ZJz8H

“We collect electronic records, we provide digital reference services—we are as tied to our computers as we are to our Hollinger boxes.” Read Amy Cooper Cary’s introduction to the latest issue of American Archivist (89.1).
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In the latest from Intergenerational Conversations, Patrick McGee considers Carolyn Heald's “Is There Room for Archives in the Postmodern World?” and Mark Greene's "The Power of Meaning: The Archival Mission in the Postmodern Age." Read his article on the Reviews Portal!
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“We also discovered that some boxes of records had been discarded, leaving random gaps in the materials.” In #ArchivalOutlook, Kay Hahn discusses her work with a new archives of the Oncology Nursing Society. https://ow.ly/kT6b50ZHWr8