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Download coloring book at files.archivists.org/pubs/ColoringBook2016.pdf Download coloring book at files.archivists.org/pubs/ColoringBook2016.pdf professional enlightenment renewal Arrangement & Description (A&D) A&D CERTIFICATE Program Arrangement and Increase your descriptive skills and advance professionally in a part of the field that requires continuous Description Certificate updating of skills and knowledge of standards. Ask your organization or regional association to choose Society of American Archivists from 25 courses in this new SAA program. Let SAA know what courses would best meet your needs and we’ll help make it happen. And keep in mind that some A&D courses also qualify for DAS credit. See archivists.org/prof-education/a-d. Archives Trends in Practice Trends in Trends in Archives Archives Practice attainment Practice

This open-ended series by the Society ApprAisAl And Appr A Appraisal and Acquisition Strategies of American Archivists features brief, authoritative treatments—written and Acquisition edited by top-level professionals—that strAtegies is A Edited by Michael Shallcross and Christopher J. Prom fill significant gaps in archival literature. Edited by Michael Shallcross & Christopher J. Prom l A ApprAisAl And The goal of this modular approach is to build agile, user-centered resources. nd Acquisition MODULE 14 Acquisition Modules treat discrete topics relating to ApprAising digitAl records Providing practical guidance for archives seeking to establish or enhance protocols and procedures to the practical management of archives Geof Huth Text. and manuscript collections in the digi- strAtegies tal age. Select modules are clustered MODULE 15 acquire digital content, Appraisal and Acquisition Strategies includes three modules: Module 14: Appraising collecting digitAl MAnuscripts together by topic (as they are here) And ArcHiVes Edited by Michael Shallcross & Christopher J. Prom and are available in print or electronic Megan Barnard and Gabriela Redwine Provides practical guidance to archivists, librarians, format. Each module also is available s Digital Records by Geof Huth; Module 15: Collecting Digital Manuscripts and Archives by Megan Barnard Text. individually in electronic format so that tr A MODULE 14 MODULE 15 MODULE 16 MODULE 16 ApprAising collecting Accessioning readers can mix and match modules that Accessioning digitAl ArcHiVes tegies digitAl records digitAl digitAl ArcHiVes best satisfy their needs and interests. Erin Faulder and Gabriela Redwine; and Module 16: Accessioning Digital Archives by Erin Faulder. Geof Huth MAnuscripts Erin Faulder Stay on trend with Trends in Archives Text. And ArcHiVes Practice! Megan Barnard and Edited by Trends in Archives Practice | Society of American Archivists, 2016 Gabriela Redwine

Browse archives titles at www.archivists.org/bookstore archivists.org/bookstore Archives Trends in Practice Trends in Trends in Archives Archives Practice quintessence Practice DIGITAL PRESERVATION ESSENTIALS This open-ended series by the Society DIGITAL of American Archivists features brief, DIGITAL PRESERVATION ESSENTIALS authoritative treatments—written and PRESERVATION edited by top-level professionals—that ESSENTIALS Edited by Christopher J. Prom Edited by Christopher J. Prom fill significant gaps in archival literature. with an Introduction by Kyle R. Rimkus DIGITAL The goal of this modular approach is to build agile, user-centered resources. MODULE 12 with an introduction by Kyle R. Rimkus Modules treat discrete topics relating to PRESERVING DIGITAL OBJECTS PRESERVATION Erin O’Meara and Kate Stratton the practical management of archives Explores concepts of digital preservation in and manuscript collections in the digi- the archival context, focusing on standards ESSENTIALS and metadata required to make digital objects tal age. Select modules are clustered accessible and understandable over time. Edited by Christopher J. Prom With a grounding in the fundamental concepts of digital preservation and a command of its key terminology together by topic (as they are here) MODULE 13 with an Introduction by Kyle R. Rimkus and are available in print or electronic DIGITAL PRESERVATION STORAGE Erin O’Meara and Kate Stratton format. Each module also is available and practices, Digital Preservation Essentials includes two modules by Erin O’Meara and Kate Stratton: Provides an introduction to digital storage best individually in electronic format so that practices for long-term preservation, including terminology, hardware, and configurations. readers can mix and match modules that Edited by best satisfy their needs and interests. MODULE 12 MODULE 13 Module 12: Preserving Digital Objects and Module 13: Digital Preservation Storage.

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Browse archives titles at www.archivists.org/bookstore archivists.org/bookstore empowerment Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) Certificate Program Get the information and tools you need to manage the demands of born-digital records. More than 28 courses, developed by experts in the field, are structured in tiers of study that guide you to choose courses based on your specific knowledge, training, and needs. Choose individual courses—or take your learning to the next level by earning a Digital Archives Specialist Certificate from SAA after completing required coursework and passing both course and comprehensive examinations. See archivists.org/prof-education/das. harmony ARCHIVES IN LIBRARIES What Librarians and Archivists Need to Know to Work Together Jeannette A. Bastian, Megan Sniffin-Marinoff, and Donna Webber Archives in Libraries examines the relationship between archives and libraries and how archivists and librarians can work together. Surveys basic archival concepts, policies, and best practices for librarians and library directors, in addition to how archivists working in libraries can describe their work and advocate for archival needs. Society of American Archivists, 2015 7x10 | 146pp | Soft Cover | Digital Editions PDF List $69.99 | SAA Member $49.99 archivists.org/bookstore Archives Trends in Practice Trends in Trends in Archives Archives Practice balance Practice

This open-ended series by the Society rights in the rights of American Archivists features brief, digitaL era authoritative treatments—written and RIGHTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA Edited by Menzi L. Behrnd-Klodt & Christopher J. Prom edited by top-level professionals—that with an Introduction by Peter B. Hirtle fill significant gaps in archival literature. in MODULE 4

the rights in the Edited by Menzi L. Behrnd-Klodt and Christopher J. Prom The goal of this modular approach is Understanding Copyright Law to build agile, user-centered resources. Heather Briston Modules treat discrete topics relating to Describes the main principles of copyright law and digita L era digitaL era with an introduction by Peter B. Hirtle outlines strategies for addressing common issues, the practical management of archives special topics, and digital projects. Edited by Menzi L. Behrnd-Klodt & Christopher J. Prom and manuscript collections in the digi- MODULE 5 with an Introduction by Peter B. Hirtle tal age. Select modules are clustered BaLanCing aCCess and privaCy in ManUsCript CoLLeCtions together by topic (as they are here) An important resource for understanding legal obligations when providing access to archival materials, Menzi L. Behrnd-Klodt and are available in print or electronic Introduces basic access and privacy laws, concepts, with an Introduction by Edited by format. Each module also is available definitions, and professional ethical standards affecting manuscript materials and private and separately in electronic format so that family papers. Menzi MODULE 4 MODULE 5 Rights in the Digital Era includes four modules: Module 4: Understanding Copyright Law by Heather Briston; readers can mix and match modules that MODULE 6 L. Behrnd-Klodt & Christopher J. Prom Understanding BaLanCing aCCess and

Copyright Law privaCy in ManUsCript best satisfy their needs and interests. BaLanCing aCCess and privaCy Peter B. Hirtle in the reCords of organizations Heather Briston CoLLeCtions Module 5: Balancing Access and Privacy in Manuscript Collections and Module 6: Balancing Access Stay on trend with Trends in Archives Menzi L. Behrnd-Klodt Menzi L. Behrnd-Klodt Practice! Introduces basic access and privacy laws, concepts, definitions, and professional ethical standards affecting the management of records created by MODULE 6 MODULE 7 and Privacy in the Records of Organizations by Menzi L. Behrnd-Klodt; and Module 7: Managing Rights organizations, businesses, agencies, and other entities. BaLanCing aCCess Managing rights MODULE 7 and perMissions Managing rights and and privaCy in perMissions the reCords of Aprille C. McKay and Permissions by Aprille C. McKay. Aprille C. McKay organizations Provides practical guidance to help archivists Menzi L. Behrnd-Klodt transfer, clear, manage, and track rights information in analog and digital archives. Trends in Archives Practice | Society of American Archivists, 2015 6x9 | 248pp | Soft Cover | Digital Editions PDF | EPUB Browse archives titles at www.archivists.org/bookstore List $34.99 | SAA Member $29.99 archivists.org/bookstore illumination Build your archival library with best-sellers, classics, and deep thinkers from SAA. Browse more than 60 titles at archivists.org/bookstore. connection #ASKANARCHIVIST DAY OCTOBER 5, 2016 On Wednesday, October 5, archivists around the country will take to Twitter to respond to questions tweeted with the hashtag #AskAnArchivist. Take this opportunity to engage via your personal and/or institutional Twitter accounts and to respond to questions posed directly to you or more generally to all participants. Between now and then: Promote #AskAnArchivist Day among your users and constituents. Encourage the public to use #AskAnArchivist and your institution’s Twitter handle. Talk to your staff and colleagues to develop a plan for responding to tweets throughout the day. And if you don’t already have one, create an institutional Twitter account! For more info: archivists.org/initiatives/askanarchivist-day. concordance WORD OF THE WEEK SAA Dictionary Working Group Expand your vocabulary! This weekly email defines new archives terms and updates entries from the 2005 Glossary. Your feedback on definitions and suggestions for new terms will contribute to developing a new profession-wide resource, Dictionary of Archives Terminology (coming soon). Subscribe to Word of the Week at archivists.org/word-of-the-week. Color the archives world by writing for SAA!

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Browse archives titles at profession, and features research articles, case studies, perspectives, www.archivists.org/bookstore professional resources, and reviews. ËxHSLJNBy666848zv*:+:!:+:! Contact GREGORY S. HUNTER, Editor, [email protected], and BETHANY ANDERSON, Reviews Editor, [email protected] Archival Outlook archivists.org/archival-outlook March/April 2016 Published by the Society of American Archivists SAA’s award-winning magazine focuses on best practice and how-to pieces on timely topics. Articles are typically 700 to 1,400 words in length. Images encouraged. Contact ABIGAIL CHRISTIAN, Editorial & Production Coordinator, [email protected]

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Join your colleagues in the new SAA initiative “One Book, One Profession” by reading, talking about, and building on ideas from one of the latest books in the SAA series Trends in Archives Practice. Teaching with Primary Sources, edited by Christopher J. Prom and Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, consists of three modules: Module 9: Contextualizing Archival Literacy by Elizabeth Yakel and Doris Malkmus Module 10: A Guide for Archivists, Librarians, and Educators by Sammie L. Morris, Tamar Chute, and Ellen Swain Module 11: Connecting Students to Primary Sources—Cases and Examples by Tamar Chute, Ellen Swain, and Sammie L. Morris Study guide questions included in the book. Trends in Archives Practice | Society of American Archivists, 2016 6x9 | 216pp | Soft Cover | Digital Editions PDF | EPUB List $29.99 | SAA Member $24.99

Consider hosting a “One Book, One Profession” discussion within your institution, among archivists in your community, or at a regional meeting. Group orders of 5 or more books receive a 20% discount! For more info: archivists.org/one-book-one-profession.