Deadline: February 28, 2021 SAA’s subcommittees for Awards for Excellence: Contributions to the Archives Profession invite nominations for their 2021 awards. Brief descriptions are provided below. Click on the links for additional information about the criteria and process for each award. Distinguished Service Award: Recognizes an archival institution, education program, …
As we begin the new year, here is some useful information about crafting an elevator speech that can help you advocate for your archives and the importance of the work you do.* “An elevator speech is a short, to the point statement explaining your job and its importance to your …
The ballot for the Oklahoma Archivists Association 2021 election is now open. Cast your vote for the President Elect/Vice President and Executive Board members. Voting will be open through January 22, 2021.
Friday December 4, 2020 1:00 pm Virtual Meeting The 2019 publication, A MATTER OF FACTS, by Laura Millar is a text written for the general public to communicate the value of records and record keeping. In May 2020 Millar was interviewed by John Pelan, Director of the Scottish Council on …
In an effort to begin monthly communications to RAAC representatives (and by extension, all the members of regional organizations) about all things advocacy related, the RAAC Advocacy Subcommittee looks forward to highlighting existing advocacy resources, articles on advocacy, and any “of the moment” advocacy issues. This month we look back …
The Society of Southwest Archivists, in partnership with Louisiana State University, will host a virtual annual meeting May 17-21, 2021. The theme this year is Going with the Flow. As we have all faced numerous challenges over the past year, we would like to learn about barriers faced, creative solutions, …
The Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, a unique and nonpartisan institution that strengthens representative democracy through scholarship, learning, and service in Norman, Oklahoma, has been busy this past year. Below are a few projects they’ve been working on. The center has completed a couple of grant projects including: …
Nominate yourself or another member of the Oklahoma Archivists Association to run for Vice President/President or the Board of directors.
“Perspectives in History” The 2021 Oklahoma History Conference will be held April 21–23, 2021, at the NCED Marriott Conference Center and Hotel in Norman, Oklahoma. The conference is organized by the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) and offers scholars, students, historians, and authors from across the state and country a forum …
The Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Network (DPOE-N) is excited to announce two new opportunities for funding available to cultural heritage professionals and institutions located in the United States and U.S. territories for digital preservation training and hardware support. About DPOE-N Funding DPOE-N offers professional development support for cultural heritage …
