Society of Southwest Archivists

Membership Benefits

View a pdf version of the SSA brochure.

The SSA’s official publication, our quarterly newsletter contains articles about the archival profession throughout our region, meeting reports, new collection information, exhibit announcements, personnel announcements, job notices, and more. It is an invaluable guide to archival activities throughout the Southwest and an essential resource.

Each spring, the members of SSA meet to share their experiences and concerns. Distinguished speakers from across the country enhance these gatherings and presentations illuminate new aspects of a wide range of archival, records management, and manuscript repository issues. Attendees also enjoy stimulating workshops and the opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn from other archivists at receptions that showcase the best the area has to offer.

Recent guest speakers have included the president of the Academy of Certified Archivists, the president of the Society of American Archivists, and the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

SSA members enjoy access to our membership directory which includes the contact information for all members in good standing. The database is keyword searchable and members can update their contact information at any time.



Continuing Education

The Professional Development Committee sponsors low cost workshops on all aspects of the archival enterprise. Recent workshops have dealt with topics as varied as magnetic media preservation, archives security, religious archives, and EAD.

In addition to creating its own courses, SSA’s Professional Development Committee works with the Society of American Archivists, Amigos, SOLINET, NEDCC, and other organizations to bring major training sessions and nationally-known instructors to the Southwest. SSA works to ensure that its upper-level educational offerings are eligible for Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) from the Academy of Certified Archivists.

The Society of Southwest Archivists offers four scholarships to further the continuing education of our members and to help defray the costs of attending the annual meeting:

• A. Otis Hebert, Jr. Continuing Education Scholarship

• John Michael Caldwell Student Scholarship

David B. Gracy II Student Scholarship

• SSA Annual Meeting Scholarship

Your membership also allows the Society of Southwest Archivists to sponsor annual awards which encourage professional excellence.

The SSA’s Distinguished Service Award is presented to a member who has made significant contributions to the society and the wider archival profession. In 1996 Metal Edge, Inc., graciously began sponsoring the award.

The Sister M. Claude Lane Award recognizes significant contributions to the field of religious archives. SSA sponsors and funds the award but the Society of American Archivists Awards Committee chooses the recipient. It is the only award established and funded by a regional but presented by SAA. Established in 1974, it is an enduring example of regional / national cooperation.



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