Our Members

Anyone who works with, or has an interest in the preservation and use of specialized research materials, is welcome to join Seattle Area Archivists. Our members include archivists, librarians, and records managers, as well as professionals in the museum and cultural heritage fields who represent a wide spectrum of public and private organizations and institutions throughout the Seattle area, including:

• Libraries and museums
• Historical societies
• Local, state, and federal government agencies
• Academic archives and special collections
• Corporate archives
• Religious archives
• School archives

Membership Benefits

Seattle Area Archivists strives to fulfill its statement of purpose through regular meetings hosted by local repositories, featuring programs and tours. SeArch also works with other organizations to sponsor, develop, or bring continuing education seminars or workshops to the Seattle area. Members receive monthly newsletters and are notified of meetings and special events.

Ready to Join?

Note: In January 2024, Seattle Area Archivists members voted to increase membership fees.

The membership year runs from January 1 – December 31. Updated membership fees are as follows:

• Students, job seekers, and retired professionals: $15 / year
• Employed professionals: $30 / year
• Institutional membership*: $75 / year

*Please note: An institutional membership allows an unlimited number of staff from member institutions to attend SeArch meetings. However, in SeArch-wide votes (e.g. a vote to increase membership dues or the like), member institutions may only cast one vote.

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