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.
Already part of an institution that has an active membership, but want to receive our newsletters to a personal email? Contact us at seattle.area.archivists@gmail.com to let us know.
Ready to Join?
- 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 make organizational changes), member institutions may only cast one vote.
How to Register
Membership registrations are temporarily paused while we implement a new payment system. Current and prospective members with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact seattle.area.archivists@gmail.com.