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.
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, 1st 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, 2nd year Director
- Tabitha Samuel, Webmaster
- Mari Noorai, Blog Editor
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented Historian in order to conduct research and write narratives related to the history of MUSC that will be used to commemorate the Bicentennial of the institution. The position is temporary, ending December 31, 2023. You will be part of the Waring Historical Library staff, which is the Rare Book and Special Collections, and Archives department of the University Libraries and will report to the Curator of the Waring Historical Library.
The position is temporary, ending December 31, 2023.
Salary is commensurate with education/experience. Minimum of $60,000 for candidate with required education and appropriate experience.
Review of applications will begin May 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Complete the application and submit a cover letter, resume/cv, and the contact information for three references.
For more information and to apply, please go to: http://jobs.library.musc.edu.
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) awarded to the SC State Historical Records Advisory Board (SC SHRAB) an $80,000 grant to conduct a regrant project for South Carolina’s local governments, historical records repositories (e.g. historical societies, colleges and universities, museums, public libraries, churches) and professional organizations. The type of projects to be funded include:
- Access: Arrangement and Description
Identifying, organizing, and improving access to historical records. - Preservation
Implementing solutions to the challenges of preserving records with permanent historical value - Program Enhancement
Activities to expand and/or strengthen programs in the state's historical records repositories and local governments - Archival Education and Training
Workshops, seminars, and other means of instruction and information on archives practices and policies
Key Dates (Note April Due Dates):
- Letter of Intent due (required): April 15, 2022
- Information Sessions (attendance at one is required): to explain the regrant opportunities, the application process, and answer questions
- April 28, 2022 at 10:00am
- Draft Proposal due (optional): April 20, 2022
- Final Applications due: May 31, 2022
Detailed information on the regrant can be accessed by going to: https://scdah.sc.gov/shrab-regrant-program
Contact: Erin Lowry, SHRAB Coordinator at scshrab@scdah.sc.gov or 803-896-6128 with questions or to register for a Virtual Information Session.
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) awarded to the SC State Historical Records Advisory Board (SC SHRAB) an $80,000 grant to conduct a regrant project for South Carolina’s local governments, historical records repositories (e.g. historical societies, colleges and universities, museums, public libraries, churches) and professional organizations. The type of projects to be funded include:
- Access: Arrangement and Description
Identifying, organizing, and improving access to historical records. - Preservation
Implementing solutions to the challenges of preserving records with permanent historical value - Program Enhancement
Activities to expand and/or strengthen programs in the state's historical records repositories and local governments - Archival Education and Training
Workshops, seminars, and other means of instruction and information on archives practices and policies
Key Dates:
- Information Sessions (attendance at one is required): to explain the regrant opportunities, the application process, and answer questions
- March 16, 2022 at 10:00am
- April 5, 2022 at 2:00pm
- April 28, 2022 at 10:00am
- Letter of Intent due (required): April 15, 2022
- Draft Proposal due (optional): April 20, 2022
- Final Applications due: May 31, 2022
Detailed information on the regrant can be accessed by going to: https://scdah.sc.gov/shrab-regrant-program
Contact: Erin Lowry, SHRAB Coordinator at scshrab@scdah.sc.gov or 803-896-6128 with questions or to register for a Virtual Information Session.