Hello folks:

Just a reminder that the early-bird registration deadline for the two SAA workshops in San Antonio is coming up!

If we don't have enough registrants, the workshops will not make, so please spread the word!

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.

Early-Bird Registration Deadline: February 12, 2019

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.

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/