Academic libraries are evolving rapidly in the face of digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and changing user expectations. This research article examines the future-ready skills, knowledge, and competencies needed by... more
This article examines the relationship between custody, access, and provenance through a case study of the records of a former Danish colony, the United States Virgin Islands. In 1917, when the United States purchased the Virgin Islands... more
How is a historical event remembered, and how can that memory influence and enrich the archival record? This paper addresses that question by analyzing the memory trajectory of one well-remembered event in American history, the Homestead... more
The Society of American Archivists' approach to graduate archival education has changed in recent years. Guidelines for education have evolved to the point where the 1994 guidelines endorse master's programs in archival education. The SAA... more
Afin de mieux connaftre les chercheurs qui utilisent la documentation archivistique relite au domaine de la santt ainsi que leurs travaux, nous avons dirigt une Ctude de la clientde du Alan Mason Chesney MedicalArchives du Johns Hopkins... more
The idea of archives as collective memory is sometimes employed as a metaphor for discussing the social and cultural role of archives. It is argued here that the idea is more than a metaphor and is supported by theories that would view... more
I 've been thinking a great deal about the trajectory of our journal. As Editor, I've been writing about how exciting it is to see the content for each issue develop over time. I've mentioned to anyone who will listen that I love talking... more
Writing is an act of community. It is a letter, it is comforting, consoling, helping, advising on our part, as well as asking it on yours. It is a part of our human association with each other. It is an expression of our love and concern... more
In the last decade, appraisal has become one of the central topics of archival literature. However, the approach to appraisal issues has been primarily methodological and practical. This article discusses the theoretical implications of... more
This article contributes to the emerging body of literature on grief and trauma in archival and records management work through the lens of COVID-19. The pandemic has put into stark relief the fragility of our individual and collective... more
Shop drawings and as-built drawings play crucial roles in the construction lifecycle, yet they serve distinct purposes and functions. Shop drawings focus on the detailed design and specifications of individual components before... more
A CRISIS MENTALITY was the driving force behind the establishment of the Immigration History Research Center at the University of Minnesota almost fifteen years ago. 1 Over the years, prophetic voices, such as those of Louis Adamic,... more
A CRISIS MENTALITY was the driving force behind the establishment of the Immigration History Research Center at the University of Minnesota almost fifteen years ago. 1 Over the years, prophetic voices, such as those of Louis Adamic,... more
These are small quibbles. This book opens a new world for archivists, one that was always there but which few of us could ever see through the fog of our focus on the more technical issues in the field. This book is a call to action, a... more
Russian colleagues to establish a collaborative database system for an updated directory and bibliography of finding aids of archives and manuscript repositories in the RSFSR. The author is grateful for the financial support from these... more
This article describes how redesigning a program's assessment practices for teaching with primary sources (TPS) can provide a clear framework for talking about the impact of educators' work in archives and can provide feedback on how to... more
This article uses the Lavender Library, Archives, and Cultural Exchange of Sacramento, Incorporated, a small queer community archives in Northern California, as a case study for expanding our knowledge of community archives and issues of... more
This collaboratively authored white paper reports on a May 2021 two-day online workshop about the current state of academic research on community archives, its impact on communities represented and served by such organizations, and ways... more
M USKINGUM COLLEGE, located in rural New Concord, Ohio, is a typical, small, 4-year, coeducational, liberal arts college. It has a good regional reputation and an affiliation with the United Presbyterian Church. Muskingum's most important... more
Louisville, Kentucky, has a rich musical heritage, including an underground scene that influenced the sound of not only punk, indie, and hardcore, but also of popular music regionally, nationally, and internationally. In 2013, faced with... more
For many archivists, the best route to an automated information system may be through use of their home institutions' central computing facilities. These inhouse systems can be custom-designed to meet local needs and can be relatively... more
The Society of American Archivists's recent decision to establish a program to certify individual archivists has been seen by both proponents and opponents as a sign of fundamental change in the nature and direction of the profession.... more
and the District of Columbia. The resulting organization focused on less experienced professionals, the staff members of small repositories, and archival issues at the regional, state and local levels. Coincidentally, the New England... more
A burst of intensive documentation activity related to the formation of the Crown of Aragon in northeastern Spain and the extension of the Reconquest south into Valencia during the twelfth century is explored to reveal the dramatic growth... more
As with the previous results in 2012 and 2014, the findings of this survey illustrate that the skills needed to excel in Digital Asset Management work continue to be found in individuals across a broad range of age groups and educational... more
With a brief historical look at the changing and challenging role of the lone arranger, participants discuss the difficulties and joys of wearing the many hats of a solo archivist. Speaking interactively with the audience, they offer... more
Archives of colleges and universities have evolved in response to a number of pressures and forces, most of which are beyond their control: the character, age, and mission of the parent institution; the administrative location of the... more
In this issue we present two addresses by William J. Maher, immediate past president of the Society of American Archivists. The first address, "Society and Archives," was given as Maher was about to assume his duties as president at SAA's... more
This article describes both the benefits and disadvantages of collecting textiles in an archival repository based on an analysis of three different collections housed at the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University... more
As the Armistice approached in 1918, there was growing political pressure to honor the fallen and to document each American state's mobilization efforts. Without a national archive to establish a centralized documentation strategy, a core... more
In 2011, staff at the University Libraries of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro embarked on a collaborative, cross-departmental project to digitize a large collection of scrapbooks-a notoriously difficult material type. This... more
The goal of this historical literature review is to make a macro-to-micro analysis of the effort to archive the COVID-19 pandemic, starting with a global view, moving to a national view, focusing on New York State, and ending with the... more
Diversity within a profession dedicated to preserving American society is vital to ensure that the breadth of America's stories is captured in the archival record. While the Midwest Archives Conference, the Society of American Archivists,... more
Diversity within a profession dedicated to preserving American society is vital to ensure that the breadth of America’s stories is captured in the archival record. While the Midwest Archives Conference, the Society of American Archivists,... more
Abstract: This packet serves as an introduction to and overview of the complex issue of identification and preservation of rare government documents. It is intended as a starting point, not a comprehensive guide, for all questions about... more
The issue of how users can navigate their way through large information spaces is crucial to the ever expanding and interlinking of computer systems. Computer users live in a world of information spaces but in many situations lack the... more