Here is an opportunity to contribute to the history of SAA during its 75th
anniversary year by transcribing an oral history interview. You'll also gain
valuable experience in the process. The SAA Oral History Project honors
women and men who have contributed to the history of the association by
documenting their stories, experiences, and significant moments in the
archival profession. Video interviews are typically one to two hours, and
feature veteran archivists addressing questions, such as "Why did you become
an archivist; what drew you to the profession? For what part of your work
would you like most to be remembered? Where do you think our profession is
heading?" Eight interviews were conducted last year at the SAA Annual
Meeting in Washington, D.C., and as a result more than 20 hours of video
footage has been added to the SAA Archives.
The Oral History Section and the 75th Anniversary Task Force seek volunteers
to transcribe these important interviews in preparation for the 75th
anniversary celebration in August 2011. Volunteer transcribers will follow a
template and work together with the interviewer and the project team to
complete editing. This is a great opportunity for student members to
actively participate in SAA and directly contribute to the 75th anniversary.
Volunteers will be considered part of the 75th Anniversary Oral History
Subcommittee and, in addition, will receive a coupon for a free book from
the SAA Bookstore. If you are interested, please contact project coordinator
Lauren Kata at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Carlos R. Salgado
Manager, Service Center
Society of American Archivists
17 North State Street, Suite 1425
Chicago, IL 60602-3315
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