Nominations Accepted Now for 2024 SCAA Awards

The South Carolina Archival Association has five available awards that will be awarded at the Annual Meeting:

Through its annual awards program, the South Carolina Archival Association recognizes outstanding individuals in the archival field. Honorees need not be SCAA members, and we recognize current full-time archivists, distinguished retirees, volunteers and others who have done outstanding archival work in South Carolina.

Awards given include:

• South Carolina Archivist of the Year: Awarded to a current SCAA member, in recognition of extensive years of exceptional service to the profession, particularly in South Carolina, and forwarding the mission and goals of SCAA.
• Career Achievement Award: In recognition of an extensive body of work on the preservation of historical materials about South Carolina and of service to promoting their use, and generally awarded upon retirement, relocation from South Carolina and similar events.
• Program Innovation Award: To SCAA members, based on criteria such as, but not limited to: Creating a viable archives where none existed; publishing materials that benefit archives or archivists; establishing successful new programs such as access to collections on the web or working with community groups to promote archives. Successful efforts should be South Carolina-based.
• Friend of the Archives Award: To an individual or organization which promotes, advocates, and/or defends archives and archival programs in South Carolina.
• President’s Award: To the outgoing SCAA President in recognition of their year of service to our organization and the state.

Submitting Nominations

Please use the online form to submit your nominations by October 18, 2024. If you prefer to send the nomination via email, please submit your response to Nick Richbell, Vice President at nrichbe@clemson.edu with the following information:

• Name of Nominee
• Nominee's institution and contact information
• Name of Nominator
• Nominator's contact information
• Name of Award
• Describe the nominee’s accomplishments and why they are deserving of this award. Please provide examples to help support the nomination.

Thank you for helping us recognized individuals who are supporting and promoting the archival profession!

Presentation Proposal Deadline Extended to September 13, 2024 - 2024 SCAA Conference!

The deadline to submit Presentation Proposals for the 2024 SCAA Conference at the College of Charleston has been extended to September 13, 2024. 

This year’s conference theme is "Smarter not Harder," reflecting any ideas, projects, processes, etc. you'd like to share that have made your work better or more efficient. From revised workflows to new models to artificial intelligence, we want to hear all about what you and your colleagues are doing to make work smarter! We’re also encouraging participation by students, whether MLIS candidates or undergraduates you’ve collaborated with on research, digital projects, or exhibits.

Both SCAA members and non-members are encouraged to submit. To submit a proposal, complete the SCAA 2024 Conference Proposal Submission Form.

SCAA 2024 Conference Call for Proposals

The South Carolina Archival Association Annual Conference is coming up again this fall, so mark your calendars! SCAA is happy to return to the Lowcountry at the College of Charleston on Monday, November 4, 2024. This year’s conference theme is "Smarter not Harder," reflecting any ideas, projects, processes, etc. you'd like to share that have made your work better or more efficient. From revised workflows to new models to artificial intelligence, we want to hear all about what you and your colleagues are doing to make work smarter! We’re also encouraging participation by students, whether MLIS candidates or undergraduates you’ve collaborated with on research, digital projects, or exhibits.

The SCAA Board of Directors, which serves as the Annual Conference Planning Committee, invites you to submit proposals for presentations relating to the theme of "Smarter not Harder," including but not limited to the following:

• Case studies highlighting new or different methods of accessioning and/or processing collections
• Creative approaches to fundraising or development of physical resources and staffing
• Innovative strategies for outreach and community partnerships
• Making collections more discoverable and/or accessible to a wider range audiences
• Successful methods for creating and sustaining collections management policies
• Using AI or other new-to-you technologies to streamline work practices
• Creating more diverse and inclusive spaces in archival description, instruction, and/or research

Additional details regarding presentation proposals:

• Presentations can be done solo or in groups of 2-3 presenters.
• Time slots are 50 minutes; allow approximately 30-40 minutes for the presentation with 10-20 minutes for Q&A.
• Proposals are due by Sept 6, 2024.
• Submissions will be reviewed by the SCAA Board of Directors, and presenters will be notified by September 20, 2024.
• NOTE: Please limit your proposal to 250 words maximum.

Both SCAA members and non-members are encouraged to submit. To submit a proposal, complete the SCAA 2024 Conference Proposal Submission Form.

Re-Spark Ideas! - Presentation Slides & Photos from the 2023 SCAA Annual Conference

Many of the presentations from last year’s 2023 SCAA Annual Conference “Spark Ideas” are now available to view. Presentation slides can be accessed here, and photos shared from the conference can be accessed here.

Thanks again to all the presenters and last year’s host USC Upstate.

Exciting news about the 2024 SCAA Annual Conference coming soon!

SCAA Election Results

It’s election season!  For SCAA, elections were held during the business meeting at the recent Annual Conference.  The results are:

• Brenda Burk, President
• Sarah Ferguson, Vice President/President Elect
• Ann Merryman, Secretary
• Tabitha Johnson, 1^st year Director
• Harrison Gage, Membership Officer

They will be joining the following members to complete the Board for 2023-2024:

• Grant Robertson, Treasurer
• Kelly Hudson, 2^nd year Director
• Tabitha Samuel, Webmaster
• Mari Noorai, Blog Editor