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Call for Applicants – Associate Editor for SAA Case Studies on Teaching with Primary Sources

The Teaching with Primary Sources sub-committee of the Reference, Access and Outreach Section of the Society of American Archivists is accepting applications for the role of Associate Editor for the Case Studies on Teaching With Primary Sources series. For more information about the series, visit: https://www2.archivists.org/publications/epubs/Case-Studies-Teaching-With-Primary-Sources.

The Associate Editor works with the Editors to maintain the Teaching with Primary Sources Case Studies as a contribution to the professional scholarship and illustration of the application of the Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy. The position, in collaboration with the Associate Editor and Series Editor, coordinates the review process and works with peer reviewers. The Associate Editor role requires a three-year commitment, serving for two years as an Associate Editor and becoming the Series Editor in their third year. The expected start date for the Associate Editor is July 1, 2026. 

Duties:

●       In consultation with the Editors, identify potential authors and solicit proposals

●       Assist in coordinating the peer review process, and work with peer reviewers to provide timely feedback

●       As directed by the Series Editor, communicate reviews and feedback to authors

●       Promote recently published case studies to the community of ​TPS practitionersApplications will be accepted to mjennings3@udayton.edu until June 15, 2026. Applicants should submit a statement of interest explaining their experience editing; their ideas for including more diverse voices, institutions, and/or case studies; and a resume/CV.

Attend Selecting and Appraising Archives and Manuscripts Book Discussion

Join SAA Publications for an online conversation about Selecting and Appraising Archives and Manuscripts, Volume 6 in SAA’s Archival Fundamentals Series III, on May 4 at 12:00 p.m. CT. The book’s authors and contributors will talk about policy development, ethics and strategies for collecting repositories, appraisal and acquisition in institutional settings, and more, followed by a short Q&A. Register here.

Call for Applications: American Archivist Editor

The Society of American Archivists seeks an avid reader, writer, and editor of professional archival literature to serve as Editor of American Archivist. 

SAA seeks a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills who will enhance the visibility of American Archivist in the archives and allied professional communities and grow the number of high-quality submissions.

Established in 1938, American Archivist is the leading publication in the archives field. Published semi-annually by the Society of American Archivists, the journal features research articles, case studies, perspectives, and international scene pieces as well as reviews of professional literature, archival technologies, and resources. It strives to publish contributions that advance the core organizational values and strategic goals of SAA.

The Editor is responsible for the solicitation, selection, peer review, and final approval of articles and features. A successful candidate shall demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as reflected in the SAA Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Critical to advancing the goals enumerated in the SAA Strategic Plan, we seek a candidate who will continue to diversify and strengthen the peer review system, harness the diverse talent and perspectives of the Editorial Board, and focus on making our journal more inclusive and accessible. Thus, we welcome a candidate who will maintain the independence, prominence, and credibility of American Archivist as a critical venue for presenting the diversity of knowledge and ideas relevant to the archival profession through a rigorous peer review process that values diversity and inclusivity and produces excellent scholarly and professional contributions.

The Editor will use PeerTrack (an author- and reviewer-friendly manuscript submission and peer review system) to work with authors and prospective authors on necessary revisions. In addition, the Editor works closely with the reviews editors, a copyeditor, an indexer, and SAA staff (who handle journal production and business matters). The Editor coordinates the activities of the American Archivist Editorial Board, serves ex officio on the SAA Publications Board, and reports to the SAA Council.

Candidates should possess the following qualifications:

  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including a strong and clear showing of a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, and a vision that places the journal at the forefront of professional dialogue.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture relationships with authors, both emerging and established, to encourage them to explore interesting questions, and to submit ideas and articles to the journal.
  • Strong understanding of archival work or the archival profession
  • Ability and willingness to develop ideas in emerging areas of the profession and to support the thoughtful reexamination of past professional insights, and to address issues of particular relevance to historically underrepresented populations.
  • Ability to nurture intriguing, but not completely formed, submissions to successful publication.
  • Excellent personal communication and writing skills, including the ability to edit scholarly material, to give feedback to authors, and to make timely reports to those in SAA with oversight responsibility for the journal.
  • Sufficient financial and time-management skills to ensure that the journal is published regularly, on time, and on budget.

The new American Archivist editor will serve a three-year term, beginning no later than October 1, 2026. The honorarium is budgeted at $36,000 per year.

Application

Submit letter of interest and curriculum vitae/résumé by May 15, 2026, to hr@archivists.org with the subject line “Application for Editor of American Archivist.” Interviews of finalists will be conducted in June 2026. 

Call for Participation: Digital Design Records Survey

The Society of American Archivist’s Digital Design Records Committee invites you to complete the Digital Design Records Survey.

Last administered in 2016, the goal of the survey is an updated snapshot of the landscape of design records contained in the collections across all types of institutions and the strategies being employed by archival professionals and other practitioners managing them. Preliminary results will be reported out at the SAA Design Record Section’s annual meeting this summer.

If you have any questions, please reach out.

Thank you for your participation in this important data gathering effort,

Anna Reznik and the Digital Design Records Committee

Article Discussion: Archival Literacy and Primary Source Literacy: A Collaborative Instructional Toolkit for Introductory Composition and Beyond

Join SAA-RAO Teaching with Primary Sources Subcommittee for an article discussion on the article “Archival Literacy and Primary Source Literacy: A Collaborative Instructional Toolkit for Introductory Composition and Beyond” by Kristin Leaman and Adriana Harmeyer on Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 1 PM EDT/12 PM CDT/11 AM MDT/10 AM PDT. Both authors will be joining us for the discussion, so come prepared to talk about the article with the authors! If the article is inaccessible to you, you can reach out to the email listed in the Zoom confirmation for assistance.

Register here: https://tpscollective-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/o78vK684QHCF12cmQLxfpw

Call for Presenters: RAO Marketplace of Ideas

The RAO Section will once again host its Marketplace of Ideas during the Section’s annual meeting on Monday, May 4 at 12pm EST. The meeting will be held virtually and is free to attend.  

For those unfamiliar with the Marketplace of Ideas, this is a fun and interactive way for archivists to discuss and exchange innovative ideas and practical approaches to many of the challenges faced in reference, access, and outreach. Multiple small breakout rooms are created, and, at 15-minute intervals, attendees can virtually travel from one breakout room to another to engage in conversation with colleagues. In this virtual marketplace, the connections extend beyond walls and geography, creating an open, inclusive forum where ideas are exchanged, refined, and shared with the entire community. 

We are looking for people who are interested in serving as presenters in the Marketplace! As a presenter, you will be the host of your own breakout room. You will provide attendees with a short (3-5 minute) presentation or overview of the topic or theme of your choice and facilitate a conversation with attendees. You might present a particularly challenging situation you’re facing and ask for suggestions and feedback. You might present a case study about an innovative assignment you’ve created and facilitate a Q&A with attendees who want to learn more about your work.   

Presentation topics focused on any aspect of archival reference, access, instruction, advocacy, and outreach are encouraged. We are particularly interested in proposals that align with the work of RAO’s Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) and Exhibits and Events (E2) Subcommittees. In past years, the Marketplace has included topics such as: 

  • The Future of the Archives & Special Collections Reference Desk & Reading Room: Open for Walk-Ins, By Appointment Only, or Other? 
  • Engaging MFA Theatre Students in Archival Studies and Memory Work 
  • Break Out! Gamify your Collections 
  • Navigating Minimal Processing and Public Services 
  • Lending Archival Materials 

You can submit your presentation proposal here: 

2026 RAO Marketplace of Ideas proposal submission – Fill out form 

Please submit by Friday, April 17, 2026. We will notify successful applicants no later than Friday, April 24, 2026.  

If you have questions, please reach out to Erin Lawrimore, RAO Chair, or any member of the RAO Steering Committee. 

Call for Presenters: Spring Triple A Talk

The Accessioning, Acquisitions, and Appraisal Section of SAA is looking for speakers for our next “Triple A Talk.” The virtual panel will focus on funding freezes and collecting pauses. Is your institution changing how they think about collecting due to budgetary concerns? What thoughtful solutions are you employing to ensure collections are stewarded with care? We’d love to have you on our panel to share your perspective, experience, and concerns. Contact me at sludewig@loc.gov for more details if you’re interested in serving as a panelist.

Call for Lightning Talks at STHC Annual Section Meeting

The Science, Technology, and Health Care Section is seeking members to present brief lightning talks during their Annual Section Meeting, May 26th from 2-3.30p EST. Lightening talks are brief, 5-10 minute presentations designed to share ideas, projects, initiatives, successes, and opportunities with the larger section membership.

Talks may also include calls for participation in research, surveys, partnerships, or introductions to tools or concepts you have found compelling in your work and feel inspired to share.

All Section Meetings are conducted virtually. Presenters are welcome – but not required – to create a brief deck of slides (less than 5) to accompany their talk. Presenters and attendees are not required to register for SAA to attend.

If you are interested, contact STHC Section Co-chair Allison Fischbach (afischbach@jhu.edu) by April 6.

CFP: Graduate Student Paper/Poster Proposal, SAA Annual Conference

To submit a paper or poster proposal, please complete the proposal form below no later than March 30.  (Proposals received after this date will not be considered.) E-mailed submissions or submissions in any other format will not be accepted.

SAA encourages broad participation in the ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2026. All presenters including speakers, session chairs, commentators, and poster presenters are limited to participating in one session. Please alert the 2026 Student Program Subcommittee if you have agreed to participate in another accepted session.

If presenters wish to attend any portion of the 2026 Annual Meeting, they will need to secure institutional or personal funding to register for the conference. SAA is not able to consider complimentary registration for student presenters.

Proposals are due on March 30.

Proposals received after this date will not be considered. If you have any questions, please contact conference@archivists.org. 

Submit a proposal.

Call for Nominations for the Archival History Article Award

The Archival History Section is now seeking nominations for its annual Archival History Article Award. The prize encourages and rewards an article or other short piece of excellence in the field of archival history, regardless of subject, time period, or national boundaries. Journal articles as well as stand-alone chapters in edited essay collections and anthologies will be considered for the award. Nominations may include works by archivists as well as by others writing scholarly articles on the history of records and archives. The work must be published in English during the previous calendar year (January-December 2025).

We encourage you to nominate your own work or that of a colleague. Please send your nominations to Elizabeth Jones-Minsinger (ejonesmins@haverford.edu) by Tuesday, March 10, 2026.