“As capacity grows through the cyclical stages, practitioners gain the knowledge, collaborative structures, and organizational support to apply UX methods that help define problems before solving them.” Read Hannah Sistrunk's article in #AmericanArchivist 89.1. https://ow.ly/pgJt5103PZp

#SAAwords: clamshell box n. ~ a one-piece box with a lid that encases the sides and is flush with the base when closed and that lies flat when open Clamshell boxes are often made to custom fit rare books or other unique sizes. Read the full entry: https://ow.ly/Zloa5103yws

"We need strong SAA appointed groups—and we need you—in order to support one another, to grow community among our colleagues, and to bolster our capacity to advocate for archives and archivists." Find your people by becoming a leader in SAA. Nominations are due December 15! https://ow.ly/yc0Q5103Rlr

“If I made the journey to Finland, I could meet with him and begin to bridge the ocean-sized gap between the Oregonian and Finnish Aalto archives.” In #ArchivalOutlook, Rachel Schlachter takes readers on a journey through the work of architect Alvar Aalto. https://ow.ly/jO7j51033Cl

Join SAA in-person in Los Angeles December 9-10 for "Arrangement and Description of Digital Records: Parts 1 and 2." This course introduces foundational and advanced processing strategies for born-digital and hybrid records. It counts toward the DAS and A&D programs. https://ow.ly/jRay5103SRm

The SAA 2027 Program Committee is seeking program proposals for ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2027! This year's theme, "Archives and Archivists in the Here and Now," encourages proposals that interrogate who archivists are as professionals. Proposals are due December 15. Learn more: https://ow.ly/8nPE51057NL

In #ArchivalOutlook, Megan O’Hern-Crook discusses how History Associates Incorporated has begun testing how AI can be used effectively in an archival setting. https://ow.ly/u8sG51033zw

In a brand new case study sponsored by the Native American Archivists Section of SAA, authors review the creation of the Indigenous Media Portal, a pilot website based at the University of Oklahoma Libraries. Read the case study here: https://ow.ly/bRNO5103RWM

Have you read the newest case study from SAA's RAO Section? In Case Study 35, the authors use the "Social Justice" newspaper collection to engage undergraduate students on the complexities of primary sources. https://www2.archivists.org/sites/all/files/TWPSCase35_UsingControversialNewspapers.pdf

“We see this special section as part of efforts to create a community of practice for UX work in archives.” Read the introduction to the User Experience Special Section in #AmericanArchivist 89.1. https://ow.ly/7XH75103POP

In #ArchivalOutlook, Cynthia S. Brenwall shares how a patron request resulted in processing records from the New York City Commission on Human Rights. https://ow.ly/HzQL51033x8

#SAAwords: outreach n. ~ 1. activities and programs that promote use of archives, archival resources, and archival collections 2. activities and programs that educate about and advocate for archives and archivists Read the full entry: https://ow.ly/bqNF5103ysO

SAA Dictionary: outreach

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“[The collection] has unexpectedly shed light on the crucial early research studies stimulated by the Clean Air Act of 1970.” In #ArchivalOutlook, Adaeze Nwigwe shares unexpected findings in the papers of Pierre Sprey, a twentieth-century defense analyst. https://ow.ly/pCe551033vc

Learn how to network and use LinkedIn effectively with SAA! On December 4, instructor Alison King will give webcast attendees a practical structure for networking well - both online and in-person. Learn how to reach out and build authentic relationships. Register today! https://ow.ly/c5zg5103ykm

SAA is powered by its volunteers and leaders. Right now, the Society is seeking volunteers for the 2027 leadership cycle. Applications are due December 15. https://ow.ly/pSu35103xyg

“As a member organization that relies on volunteers to move us forward, SAA is only as strong as the members who participate, which is why diversity of all things is important.” Read Derek Mosley’s 2025 SAA Presidential Address in #AmericanArchivist (89.1). https://ow.ly/7GHb5103x8E

“Archives are what we hold, but archivists are who we are. We are citizens first, and archiving is one of the most vital, radical ways we exercise our civic power.” In #ArchivalOutlook, SAA President Brenda Gunn discusses how archivists can claim their collective power. https://ow.ly/tJ9s51033rL

#SAAwords: onionskin n. ~ a lightweight, semitransparent paper Named for its resemblance to the dry outer layer of an onion, onionskin is commonly used to create carbon copies of typewritten text, with additional uses in art and film animation. Read the full entry: https://ow.ly/yk295101sG0

Read the latest issue of #ArchivalOutlook! In the September/October issue, archivists discuss the New York City Commission on Human Rights, sharing the letters of immigrants, the importance of advocating for archives year-round, and more! Find the issue here: https://ow.ly/XoGv5101qpJ

In the latest review on the American Archivist Reviews Portal, Matt Testa considers the Internet Archive's Great 78 Project. He writes, "The Great 78 Project’s online collection is of enormous value to anyone interested in the sounds of the early twentieth century." https://ow.ly/Q7ZO50ZZSJQ

The Great 78 Project

Reviewed by Matt Testa, audiovisual archivist [PDF Full Text] Figure 1. Collection homepage of the Great 78 Project on Internet Archive, Internet Archive’s Great 78 Project aims to preserve a wide-…

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#SAAwords: archival management n. ~ 1. the activities performed in archives, especially relative to their management 2. the field and discipline committed to maintaining archives ... Find more definitions: https://ow.ly/uon550ZZru3

Read a new review on the American Archivist Reviews Portal! In one of the latest posts, Diana Dulek considers LibGuides as an online exhibits tool. She writes, "The people making the LibGuides were not necessarily archivists or dedicated special collections staff." https://ow.ly/mzR650ZZSH5

A Review of LibGuides as an Online Exhibits Tool

Reviewed by Diana Dulek, Metadata Librarian, University of Houston Law Library [PDF Full Text] Most librarians already know what a LibGuide is. On the homepage for LibGuides, its developer, Springs…

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Ready to build your fundraising toolkit? Join Fundraising for Archivists on Nov. 4 and learn strategies for donor engagement, grants, sponsorships, and more with instructor Rebekah Beaulieu. 🔗 https://ow.ly/ATtF50ZZ1fb

The SAA Foundation Board of Directors met virtually this past May and July to review Foundations operations, approve the FY27 budget, and advance governance work. Read highlights from both meetings here: https://ow.ly/NTl550ZYbwj

#SAAwords: archival administration n. ~ 1. the activities performed in archives, especially relative to their management 2. the field and discipline committed to maintaining archives Read two more definitions and the full entry: https://ow.ly/qTtT50ZU7uf

A big thank-you to everyone who participated in #AskAnArchivist Day this week! Your curiosity and stories help shine a light on the importance of archives and the work of archivists everywhere.

Today is #AskAnArchivist Day! Have a question about archives, records, history, or preservation? Now is your chance to #AskAnArchivist.

#SAAwords: archivy n. ~ (\AHR-kih-vee\) the discipline of archives The word archivy is unique in that we know exactly when it was coined: on June 19, 1937, during the first meeting of the Society of American Archivists. Read the full entry: https://ow.ly/CRbA50ZU770

SAA joined with a number of other organizations to sign onto a letter drafted by Fix the Court asking Congress to make the working papers of Supreme Court justices the property of the people. Read the letter: https://ow.ly/u4wK50ZVyqi

#AskAnArchivist Day is coming up on October 14! This year, the Society of American Archivists invites you to help us shine a light on your collections. Visit our website to submit an image to be shared: https://ow.ly/1ojH50ZQKnM