‘Tis that time of year again! SAA is fast approaching and here are the opportunities to participate in their events related to writing and publishing.
Every year, I go to the Write Away Forum, toast to authors, and spend time in the bookstore. I like to hang out with others interested in writing and publishing. I cannot emphasize enough how participating in these can lead to opportunities. It is because of conversations I had at the Write Away Forum back in 2011 that began my involvement in SAA publishing.
So don’t be shy – if you have an idea for a book or article, want to get involved, or just wanting to find out more about the processes, go to these events and ask questions. All the SAA staff and editors are wonderful people to talk to. And if you see me – come say hi, I’d love to chat!
“What Does That Mean? Building SAA’s New Dictionary” Forum (Thursday, 7:30 am) – Shared language helps to define a community. Get the latest word on the forthcoming Dictionary of Archives Terminology and tweet new terms at #SAAwords.
“Write Away!” Forum (Friday, 7:30 am) – Write for SAA! Learn how to contribute content to American Archivist, Reviews Portal, Archival Outlook, case studies, blogs, and books, and ask questions of editors and staff.
Brown Bag Lunch Discussions (Friday, 12:30 pm) – Two options: Be among the first to read and chat about the forthcoming American Archivist article, “‘Be Damned Pushy at Times’: The Committee on the Status for Women and Feminism in the Archival Profession, 1972–1998” OR dive into the One Book, One Profession selection Perspectives on Women’s Archives. RSVP Abigail Christian at achristian@archivists.org.
Toast to SAA Authors (Thursday, 2:45-3:15) – Hoist a glass of lemonade to those who have written for SAA publications—journal, magazine, books, modules, case studies, literature and resource reviews—in the past year.
And of course don’t forget to stop at the bookstore!
Publishing in the Archives Profession 