The Philip M. Hamer and Elizabeth Kegan Award Subcommittee of the Society of American Archivists recognizes an archivist, editor, group of individuals, or institution that has increased public awareness of a specific body of documents through compilation, transcription, exhibition, or public presentation of archives or manuscript materials for educational, intructional, or other public purpose. For … Continue reading
The Society of American Archivists offers five awards to students and prospective students in the profession. Click here for more information.
Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive in Burien, Washington is requesting proposals from consultant archivists to assist with a grant-funded historic record digitization project. The work includes developing a digitization process document, training volunteers to digitize records, and developing a preservation plan for the records. Consultant must have a State of Washington business license when the proposal is … Continue reading
The online Directory of Archival and Manuscript Repositories in the Northwest is now available on the Northwest Archivists website at: http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/directory The Directory provides access to information about heritage institutions in the Northwest that contain archival, manuscript, and photograph materials. If your institution is not on the list but would like to be, contact Linda … Continue reading
This year, UW has a grant to digitize and simultaneously broadcast (in real time) rare and unique films. They will have a Web screening at 10 am on Wednesday, November 16. Tune into http://www.ustream.tv/channel/uwlibs For more about the project, go to http://uwmediacenter.blogspot.com/2011/06/media-center-awarded-friends-grant.html
CSULB is accepting applications for a tenure-track Digital Archivist/Special Collections Librarian. Requirements include a master’s degree from an ALA accredited institution. Review of applications begins January 17, 2012.
The 2011-12 membership drive has begun. Please take a moment to renew your membership with Seattle Area Archivists by completing a renewal form and mailing it with your check to us at P.O. Box 95321, Seattle, WA 98145-2321. Thank you!
The Board is happy to announce that Meaghan Kahlo is our new secretary. Meaghan will be communicating with members, answering e-mail inquiries, documenting our meetings, and helping us achieve our broader mission and goals. Welcome Meaghan!
Our secretary accepted an archivist position out of state. We are seeking a volunteer to take over the secretary’s duties which are minimal. Please e-mail SeaAA if you are interested. Thank you!
