What is SAA?

SAA stands for Society of American Archivists, a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of archival theory and practice in the United States. Founded in 1934, SAA is considered to be one of the premier professional organizations in the archives field. The student chapter of SAA at the University of Pittsburgh was established in 1993, making it the first in the nation.

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Upcoming Events 

June 6 - End of the term party at Dr. Cox's house

Recent Events

Panel Session on Collecting and Its Impact on Archives:
"Collecting, Collectors, and Collections"
On Friday, May 30, SAA@Pitt presented a panel session on the phenomenon of collecting and how it affects archival practices.  Panel members included Amy McCrory of the Cartoon Research Library at Ohio State University, Randall Szott, M.F.A. and a collector, John Smith of the Andy Warhol Museum, and Lee Stout of Penn State University.  The panelists discussed the psychology of collecting, how their collections have been affected by collecting, and what they themselves collect.

Panel Session Featuring Pitt Alumni
On Friday, April 4, SAA@Pitt presented a panel session of Pitt alumni, our peers who have entered the "real world." The panel members reflected on their experiences in the job market, their respective fields, and how their Pitt education has worked for them. Panelists included Jim Gerencser, '95, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian at Dickinson College; Dr. Bernadette Callery, '02, Museum Librarian at Carnegie Museum of Natural History; and Holly Mengel, '02, Project Assistant on the Dick Thornburgh Archives at the University of Pittsburgh Archives Service Center.

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SAA@Pitt Contacts 2002-03

Matt Eidson (grad. 12/02)
Jennifer McGillan
Mike O'Malley
Deirdre Scaggs
Michele Tourney

Dr. Richard Cox
Dr. Karen Gracy

saa@mail.sis.pitt.edu

Upcoming Events

June 6 - End of term / end of year party at Dr. Cox's house
Come join us as we celebrate the end of our year here at SIS!  Dr. Cox and his family have opened their home to us again, so come and enjoy food, fun, and your fellow students at our last SAA event of the year!  The party starts at 7 pm and will wrap about 11 or so.  Burgers and hot dogs will be provided, so please feel free to bring some desserts or summertime fare like macaroni salad; some beverages (alcoholic and otherwise) will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.  Any questions, please contact the officers.  We hope to see you there!

Links

The Society of American Archivists

National Archives and Records Administration

Association of Records Managers and Administrators

Mid-Atlantic Regional Archivists Conference

Midwest Archives Conference

New England Archivists

School of Information Sciences News

Did you remember to register for graduation?  If not you could be subject to a fine.  See Trish McFadden on the SIS 5th floor for more details.