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What is SAASC?
SAASC is the University of Pittsburgh's Society of American Archivists
Student Chapter - one of the first two student chapters in the nation.
The Society of American Archivists (SAA) is a professional organization
dedicated to the advancement of archival theory and practice in the
United States. Founded in 1936, SAA is considered one of the premier
professional organizations in the archives field. SAA introduced Student
Chapters as a new formal structure within the Society during the January
1993 SAA Council Meeting in Chicago. Student organizations at the University
of Pittsburgh and the University of Michigan were recognized as co-Alpha
Chapters. Since then, the chapter has served as a means of introducing
and integrating new archivists into the profession, enhancing the educational
function of a graduate education in archival studies by providing a
forum for the discussion of archival issues and engaging students in
professional activities.
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Who is in SAASC?
The chapter is composed of students in the Department of Library and
Information Science at the University
of Pittsburgh . Some members are concentrating in Archival
Studies while pursuing a MLIS; others are interested in archival studies
in relation to the fields of records management, preservation, or the
management of special libraries and collections.
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What is the Purpose of SAASC?
According to the SAASC Constitution, the objectives of
SAASC are to:
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Facilitate and encourage membership
by students and future records professionals in the Society of American
Archivists;
- Provide a forum for discussion between students of information science
with a practical interest in archives and records managment;
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Acquaint members with the objectives,
ethics, and publications of the Society of American Archivists;
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Develop and encourage interaction
with other student groups to promote the mutual interests in the library,
information, and records professions; and
- Engage students interested in the archives profession with professional
members of the archival community.
For more information about SAASC, see our informational
brochure.
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How do I Join?
Active membership in SAASC is limited to students currently enrolled
in the Graduate School of Information Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh
who are also individual members of the national Society
of American Archivists.
Please check the SIS 4th floor bulletin board or the SAASC
Home page for meeting times and announcements.
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