Welcome to SAA@Pitt, the University of Pittsburgh student chapter of SAA!

What is SAA?

SAA stands for Society of American Archivists, a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of archival theory and practice in the United States. Founded in 1934, SAA is considered to be one of the premier professional organizations in the archives field. The student chapter of SAA at the University of Pittsburgh was established in 1993, making it the first in the nation.

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Possible Upcoming Events 

Andy Warhol Museum Tour

Iron Mountain Tour

SAA Conference in New Orleans

Upcoming Events

Confused & Frightened About Your Future in Archives?

Panel Discussion

November 7, 2004 - 4:00 pm
SIS Building (135 N. Bellefield Ave.), Room 503

The Panelists include:

  • Karen Gracy, Professor/Moving Image Archives & Preservation, University of Pittsburgh
  • David Grinnel, Accessions Archivist, Pittsburgh Regional History Center
  • Martha Berg, Archivist, Rodef Shalom Congregation
  • Miriam Meislik, Archivist/Photograph Curator, Archives Service Center
  • Kate Colligan, Academic Archivist, Women's Archives, Archives Service Center


This event will be an informal discussion between Archives Professionals and MLIS students. It will be a great opportunity to ask any questions about working in the field!

Here are a few issues we would like to address:

  • A typical day in the life...
  • How they arrived in their current position
  • How much experience they have had in the field
  • The professional organizations they suggest joining
  • Reasons they enjoy their work
  • Their educational background
  • What the most effective job search tool: networking or traditional job search?

Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!

Links

The Society of American Archivists

National Archives and Records Administration

Association of Records Managers and Administrators

Mid-Atlantic Regional Archivists Conference

Midwest Archives Conference

New England Archivists

Recent Events

Potluck & Discussion with Corporate Records Manager, Christian Savine

On June 17th, 2004, the Student Chapter welcomed Corporate Records Manager, Christian Savine, for a informal discussion and potluck. Savine, a graduate of the Archives Program who is currently serving as the Senior Records Analyst at NOVA Chemicals, provided insight into the real world of corporate records and archives.

Panel Session on Collecting and Its Impact on Archives:
"Collecting, Collectors, and Collections"

On Friday, May 30, SAA@Pitt presented a panel session on the phenomenon of collecting and how it affects archival practices.  Panel members included Amy McCrory of the Cartoon Research Library at Ohio State University, Randall Szott, M.F.A. and a collector, John Smith of the Andy Warhol Museum, and Lee Stout of Penn State University.  The panelists discussed the psychology of collecting, how their collections have been affected by collecting, and what they themselves collect.

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SAA@Pitt Officers 2004-2005

Jill Hershorin & Cassie Pyle - Co-Presidents

Cristela Garcia-Spitz - Web Coordinator

Precious Langhorn-Cox - Secretary

Rachel Austin - Treasurer

 

SAA@Pitt Contacts

Dr. Richard Cox
Dr. Karen Gracy

saa@mail.sis.pitt.edu

 
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Last updated: October 29, 2004

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