Hello SSA-ers-

Two SAA workshops are coming to San Antonio, TX in March 2019 and we hope you can join us! 

SAA has graciously offered the discounted SAA member rate for all Society of Southwest Archivist members. As you know, this is a substantial discount. When you register for one of the classes you will be able to choose the special rate.

Please spread the news far and wide.

Encoded Archival Description

March 11-12, 2019

Here’s your chance to receive the instruction and hands-on practice you need to bridge the digital divide. Get acquainted with the language of XML and practice with XML authoring software. This two-day course covers the most up-to-date EAD version.

https://saa.archivists.org/events/encoded-archival-description-1936/905/

Arrangement and Description Fundamentals

March 14-15, 2019

This course introduces the basic principles, concepts, and tools that archivists use to establish both physical and intellectual control over archival records. These include developing accession records and processing work plans; identifying common arrangement schemes for certain types of collections, as well as various formats; and how to physically organize materials during processing. You will also learn the essential elements of a finding aid and the major descriptive standards that support these elements. Particular emphasis will be placed on the day-to-day decisions made in arranging and describing archival materials. You'll also participate in a set of exercises designed to emphasis the principles and concepts of arrangement and description.

https://saa.archivists.org/events/arrangement-and-description-fundamentals-1937/906/