SAA has shared the ballot for the 2026 election, which will take place in April. Find the ballot and voting information here: www2.archivists.org/news/2026/ba...

The deadline to submit to SAA's Call for Leaders for the 2026 appointment cycle has been extended! Applications are now due on January 12, 2026. Learn more about the application process and don't forget to apply! www2.archivists.org/news/2025/ma...

my very excellent + thoughtful collaborator @whimsiful.bsky.social put together a discussion guide for our American Archivist (@saa-official.bsky.social) section on archival accessioning. it's got helpful discussion questions for every article. so rad! reviews.americanarchivist.org/2025/12/08/d...

“Maintaining records of the human experience and collective knowledge throughout time keeps us progressing as a society through the mistakes and successes that came before…” In #AmericanArchivist, Mollie B. Frazier reviews “A Green New Deal for Archives” by Eira Tansey.

It's here! The September/October issue of Archival Outlook is available now. Learn about flood recovery at an archives in eastern Kentucky, hear about conducting a survey on cartographic collections at The University of Texas at Arlington, and more! mydigitalpublication.com/publication/...

SAA is seeking an energetic individual to serve as Publications Editor for SAA's dynamic book program! The new Publications Editor will serve a three-year term beginning no later than March 3, 2026. Learn more about the opportunity and apply by November 10.

Hm, I might nominate "Tulin" (shout out to the zelda fans on here :), a computer that we use to preserve born-digital documents received on floppy disks, hard drives, and USB drives.

From university archives to corporate archives to digital-only archives to historical societies: archives come in all shapes and sizes! Itʻs inspiring to see so many different kinds of archives participating in #AskAnArchivist Day!

We are making physical archives accessible as 3D models for interactive browser based experiences and for VR environments at The NEXT: dtc-wsuv.org/elo-reposito... #askanarchivist

We’re celebrating #AskAnArchivist Day! At our museum, Co-Archivist Mac Gill shares what it means to preserve community memory in a digital world. We hope this offers a glimpse into the world of archiving and keeping history accessible. @saa-official.bsky.social #AskAnArchivist #ArchivesMonth

Aloha kākou! This is Dawn, continuing the 250th task force's celebration of #AskAnArchivist day. Keep those questions and posts coming!

The 250th task force is finalizing some important details but we hope to share more soon about how you can contribute to our initiative, "250 for the 250th." Keep your eyes peeled for more information in all the SAA places. #AskAnArchivist

🤔Ever wonder what's in #UCSF Archives and Special Collections? Take a quick tour inside our new Rare Books Vault with @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social Associate University Librarian/University Archivist Polina Ilieva this #AskAnArchivist Day! www.youtube.com/shorts/Q9vC-...

Our third question: how would they describe their job to a half-interested, distant family member? Heavy on the half-interested. #AskAnArchivist

Did you know @ucsf-industrydocs.bsky.social archives publicly available documents from industries impacting public health?! #AskAnArchivist for tips on exploring the enhanced website, or watch our Website Open House recording for a quick intro to get started. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZSo...

October 16th is #AskAnArchivist Day! If you have questions for our archivists, we welcome you to message us directly or leave your question in the comment section below. We look forward to hearing from you! For research inquiries, please contact Reference Services at [email protected].

Did you know that archives are more than just "old stuff?" Archives hold essential evidence of our democracy, help secure our rights under the law, and provide the means to hold our leaders accountable. #AskAnArchivist

Did you know Stars and Stripes had a cameo in several Marvel movies? Rewatch Captain America: The First Avenger to see if you can spot our museum worthy front page! Want to use our content or logo in your movie/show/documentary/book? Contact [email protected] for assistance. #AskAnArchivist

It's #AskAnArchivist Day and the Archivist is in! Do you want to know what a cancer research center archive collects? Or have any other burning questions? Ask away by tagging us @msklibrary.bsky.social and using the hashtag #AskAnArchivist

Hello Bluesky! This is Sarah, continuing the 250th task force's takeover of SAA's account for #AskAnArchivist day. This is my favorite day of the year and I can't wait to get your questions. Ask me anything about archives or our plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration.

Happy #AskAnArchivist Day! To start the day off, we thought we’d answer the Q we get asked most: Why haven’t you digitized your photo archives yet?!?! Buckle in kids for a peek behind the S&S archives curtain! 🎞️

People always asked me what a typical day was like in the life of an archivist. I always said there was no such thing! It may involve processing work, answering reference inquiries, digitization, doing outreach, digital preservation, training students, and administration. #AskAnArchivist

Did you know that access to government records was one of the many grievances enumerated in the Declaration of Independence. That's right, transparency and access to government archives and records has been a paramount value of the US from day one! #AskAnArchivist

IT’S THE DAY YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR: #AskAnArchivist Day! If you have any Qs or curiosities about the City-County collections, digital sources, methods and more, hit up @jordanryan.bsky.social.

It’s #AskAnArchivist Day! We’ll be sharing the University Archivists’ responses to some select questions throughout the day. Our first question: What is something they have found tucked away in between archival documents? As you’ll see, truly, the sky is the limit.

Bryan, another member of the SAA 250th Task Force is helping out with #AskAnArchivist day today! We'd love to hear what documents, photos, A/V items people want to see from archives in the next year as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Highlighting a wide range of materials (including a consecrated loaf of bread!) this wonderful new display shows what archives are, what we can learn from them, and what archivists do to care for and make collections accessible.

It’s #AskAnArchivist Day! Whatcha got? Let’s get this party started, Pacific time zone-style!

Its #AskAnArchivist Day! A reminder to send your questions on collections, history, or the profession today or any day to us or your local archives!

One spin: Librarians and archivists are just as important as spies.

What does a municipal archivist do in a typical day? #AskAnArchivist

🎉 It’s #AskAnArchivist Day! We are spotlighting the Japanese Woodblock Print Collection that illustrate health-related topics and are a window into traditional Japanese attitudes toward illness, the body, religion, the West. 🖼️ Explore the collection: japanesewoodblockprints.library.ucsf.edu

Join Tiny Archives and OPUS Archives for #AskAnArchivist day tomorrow! Sessions available to cover all global time zones during business hours Learn about preserving your personal papers and become history. Sign up here: scheduler.zoom.us/tinyarchives scheduler.zoom.us/tinyarchives

Ever wondered what stories lie behind Kew’s collections? 🌍 Today’s the day to find out – it’s #AskAnArchivist Day! Our archivists are here to answer your questions about rare books, explorers’ journals and the care of centuries-old plant records. Ask below 👇 #AskAnArchivist #KewArchives

Focus on our “Snapshots of History” archival display during lunch tomorrow. Digital Archivist Alyssa frames Kentucky history through photography. Shoot us some questions during the LIVE virtual tour, only on Facebook. #AskAnArchivist

It’s #AskAnArchivist day! 📖📚 Let us know in the comments any questions you may have about what we do or how we archive materials in the Southwest Music Archive, and we would be happy to answer! #AskAnArchivist #askmeanything #archivists

#AskAnArchivist | Our archives receives many questions from Vietnam War era veterans for articles which ran in our paper. 🗞️ But did you know there's another repository which houses many of the “underground” papers? Check out the GI Press Collection ➡️ content.wisconsinhistory.org/digital/coll...

Greetings, fellow archivists! It’s #AskAnArchivist Day. I’m Joshua Cochran and today members of SAA’s America 250 Task Force are taking over SAA’s Bluesky feed. We want to hear your questions about archives and highlight the important work your archives are doing.

Get a practical introduction to the new ICA standard Records in Context with this virtual class from SAA coming in early November! Instructor Regine Heberlein will familiarize attendees with the new standard and explore its role in archives. Learn more and register! https://ow.ly/xmUW50X7nFm

In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, the SAA office will be closed today.

#AskAnArchivist Day is coming up this Thursday, October 16, and we want YOU to participate. Join SAA and archives across the country to promote the work of archives. Participate across social media, with #AskAnArchivist. For more information, see our announcement: https://ow.ly/Hhr950X1LYR

#SAAwords: online access n. ~ the consultation of an archival resource by means of a computer or mobile device, especially when access is unmediated Read the full entry: https://ow.ly/xK7P50X8Ksl#SAAwords

Has your institution ever considered hosting an SAA course? When you host a course, you offer timely education to your faculty and archivists while eliminating travel expenses. For more information and to fill out SAA’s short survey, please visit the Host a Course webpage: https://ow.ly/bQhb50X8KBl

Get ready for #AskAnArchivist Day! During American Archives Month in October, join SAA and archives across the country to promote and share the work of archives on October 16. Participate across social media, and be sure to tag your posts with #AskAnArchivist. https://ow.ly/Hhr950X1LYR

Get a stronger handle on reappraisal and deaccessioning in SAA's upcoming virtual course! Learn how to put together a reappraisal program and use case studies to examine how to best approach situations in your collections. The class starts October 28 - register today! https://ow.ly/4il950X7nmm

SAA is seeking an energetic individual to serve as Publications Editor for SAA's dynamic book program! The new Publications Editor will serve a three-year term beginning no later than March 3, 2026. Learn more about the opportunity and apply by November 10. https://ow.ly/N75Y50X7VXj

“We hope this… acts as a spark. These case studies open a portal to see innovative, thorough, and principled accessioning being performed in current contexts.” In #AmericanArchivist, the editors of the Special Section on accessioning share their thoughts. https://doi.org/10.17723/2327-9702-88.1.10#AmericanArchivist

Due to extenuating circumstances, SAA’s September/October issue of Archival Outlook has been delayed. We expect the issue to come out before the end of October. We’d like to thank our writers and readers for their patience as we work to put out the best magazine we can.

Join SAA in-person this month for a course on email archiving! Instructors Christopher Prom, Ruby Martinez, and Jessika Drmacich will help attendees develop a programmatic means to approach born-digital correspondence. The course takes place October 17 - register today! https://ow.ly/9VfF50X6teS

#SAAwords: National Union Catalog n. ~ (abbr. NUC) a union catalog of publications held by libraries in the United States Read the full entry: https://ow.ly/iGT450X5fhs#SAAwords