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27/08/2026

Job Posting: Digital Preservation Archivist, Georgia State University

The links did not come through, but you can visit:

https://library.gsu.edu/

for more information!

The University Library seeks a motivated, collaborative, and service-oriented Digital Preservation Archivist (open rank, non-tenure track faculty: options are: Librarian Instructor, Librarian Assistant Professor, Librarian Associate Professor see below for details) to provide leadership and expertise in digital preservation. This includes working with the archivists, librarians, and staff across the University to manage the long-term preservation of digital materials for all collecting areas and handling materials in all formats.

The position has been revised and reposted. More details can be found here: Georgia State University |Applicant Portal | Open Rank - Digital Preservation Archivist. Questions about the position can be sent to [email protected].

Salary range: $61,100-72,600

Required Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience working in digital preservation

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11/06/2026

Sharing! You may have trouble with links, and if so, please visit the Society of Georgia Archivists for the best links!

Please share widely! Contact [email protected] with any questions.

The Society of Georgia Archivists Annual Meeting Program Committee proudly presents the theme for the 2026 annual meeting: Hardening the Archive: Moving from Storage to Strategy.

The Committee invites you to attend the meeting, to be held at Gainesville Civic Center in Gainesville, Georgia November 5-6, 2026.

Our 2026 program invites session proposals that will encompass presentations, posters, interest groups, skill labs, and demonstrations on a broad spectrum of archival work as we take it back to the basics. Presentations will examine how archivists accomplish their work while strengthening relationships, funding, and preserving collections - how do we leverage existing tools, workflows, and archival community connections? While proposals on all aspects of archival practice and research will be considered, the Program Committee is especially interested in the following key topics:

Physical and Digital preservation policy

Collections security

Incorporating technology into workflows & systems analysis

Advocacy

AI & the archives

Assessment

The committee welcomes proposals from anyone involved with archives, including archival staff and volunteers, students, new professionals, community organizers, researchers, and allied professionals.

The following are the session types we are accepting this year:

50-minute mini workshops. A mini workshop on topics of interest that includes concrete practical tools and lessons for a smaller group of attendees.

50-minute working group/interest group. For working groups, facilitators and up to 5-7 discussants grapple with a shared concern. Before and during the meeting, working groups articulate a purpose they are working toward or a problem they are actively trying to solve. Proposals are submitted by facilitators, who will confirm discussants after acceptance. For interest groups, facilitators determine a topic of interest to host a structured discussion forum where attendees can engage in open-ended discussions, share ideas, and debate issues related to the topic of choice.

50-minute panel (2-5 presenters). A complete session made up of formal presentations coordinated around a single theme.

25-minute skills lab, tutorial, or case study (1-3 presenters). Show attendees how to use or apply a specific tool, technique, workflow, or concept. Visual aids and/or handouts are encouraged.

7-minute “Lightning Talk” (1-2 presenters). Briefly highlight recent projects, works in progress, or ideas for future collaboration.

Poster Session. Briefly highlight recent projects, works in progress, or ideas for future collaboration.

Proposals can be submitted through the online submission form. The deadline for proposal submissions is July 10, 2026.

The Program Committee has created a Google spreadsheet to connect individuals seeking ideas and/or collaborators for session and poster proposals. The document is not monitored by SGA or the Program Committee and is not part of the official submission process.

06/06/2026

First week of 2026 down, internships and more fun next week! Have fun everyone!

06/06/2026

And another museum-related...

Call for Proposals Open for GAM 2027: "A Brand New Bag: Visualizing the Future of Museums"

“A Brand New Bag: Visualizing the Future of Museums” invites us to tee up new ideas and find our flow as we explore how our institutions are evolving through creativity, collaboration, and shared purpose.
Whether your work centers on art, science, history, nature, or interdisciplinary practice, we want to hear your stories. As we gather, we invite you to share your experiences in engaging communities, experimenting with new approaches, and reimagining the work that matters most—within your institution and in your own professional journey. Together, we can compose a future for museums that is revitalizing, dynamic, and open to all.

The call for proposals will close July 27.

Link is very long, so navigate over to the Georgia Association of Museum website!

06/06/2026

GAM Connect:

Emerging Museum Professionals

Join fellow EMPs at the upcoming Georgia Association of Museums (GAM) Connect virtually on Wednesday, June 10th at 3pm. Atlanta EMP Co-Chairs will answer questions from the audience and share personal anecdotes. This will be an open discussion about the EMP journey and participants’ own experiences. Come share current issues that are important to you!

02/04/2026

A share for you all:

On behalf of the Education Committee of the Society of Tennessee Archivists, we welcome you to join us for a *free* webinar on digital collections. Zach Johnson with Vanderbilt University will be giving a talk on their approach to digital collections through JSTOR and ArchivesSpace. The Webinar will be April 23, from 12pm until 1pm. Registration can be made here.

20/02/2026

The deadline to apply for this year's Institute is March 1st and midnight Eastern! It is coming up quickly, so visit https://www.georgiaarchivesinstitute.org/apply and perhaps we will see you in June! Good luck!

Tuition for the Institute is $550. Enrollment is limited and the deadline for receipt of application, resume, and $75 application fee is by midnight March 1. The application fee is applied to the $550 tuition if you are accepted and will be reimbursed if you are not accepted. You will receive notifi...

05/02/2026

The Society of Georgia Archivists is now accepting applications for the 2026 Carroll Hart Scholarship. The application deadline is February 20, 2026.

This year's Georgia Archives Institute will be held June 1-12, 2026.

For full details, please visit https://soga.wildapricot.org/scholarships/hart

The Society of Georgia Archivists awards a scholarship for attendance at the Georgia Archives Institute held each summer in Atlanta. The purpose of the scholarship is to enhance archival education and membership. The scholarship is named for Carroll Hart, former director of the Georgia Department of Archives and History, founding member of the Society of Georgia Archivists, and founder of the Georgia Archives Institute.

Individuals eligible to compete for the scholarship are:

Those engaged in compensated or volunteer archival work at any level in an institution in the state of Georgia.

SGA members employed outside the state of Georgia.

Graduate students preparing for a career in archives at a college or university in Georgia, or SGA student members studying outside the state of Georgia.

Those who identify as members of an underrepresented community or who work with collections that document underrepresented communities or groups.

Preference will be given to applicants who do not have access to institutional support for attending the Georgia Archives Institute.

The scholarship will cover an amount equal to the non credit tuition for the Institute, but not to exceed $550, and a year's membership in the Society of Georgia Archivists. Please note that individuals must apply separately to the Georgia Archives Institute and pay the application fee to the Georgia Archives Institute. All regular deadlines and requirements for the Georgia Archives Institute apply. After participating in the Georgia Archives Institute, the recipient will submit a brief article on the experience for use in the SGA Newsletter.

How to Apply:

Please fill out the online portion of the application for the Carroll Hart Scholarship. Then, to complete your application email your resume or CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Your application is not complete until these documents have been received. Applications are not considered complete until all materials have been received. Complete applications must be submitted by February 20, 2026.

Please note that individuals must apply separately to the Georgia Archives Institute and pay the application fee to the Georgia Archives Institute.

03/02/2026

Tune in and hear about our program!!

The Manuscript Repository Section steering committee invites you to join us on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00am for our February speakers in the Manuscript Minute
series!

The Georgia Archives Institute (G*I) is a two-week program offering instruction in the basic concepts and practice of archival administration and the management of traditional and modern documentary materials. Started in 1967, it is recognized throughout the archival community as a strong program through which archivists, librarians, and students can learn theoretical and practical knowledge of modern archives. G*I was awarded the 2017 SAA Distinguished Service Award and continues to work with archival organizations in Atlanta for a practical, hands-on approach to learning.

Georgia Archives Institute board members Morna Gerard and Becky Sherman will talk about identified G*I outcomes, the faculty and logistics of the program, and what they look for in candidates. There will be time for questions and discussion at the end.

Please register as there is a 30-person cap on the discussion.

Thank you and see you there!

25/01/2026

Please find below FOGAH's 2026 call for applications for the annual Dunaway Scholarship which sponsors tuition for a student attending the annual Georgia Archives Institute. The application due date for the Dunaway Scholarship is February 18 at 5:00 PM with applications to be sent to the FOGAH email address at [email protected]. Please note that this is an earlier due date than the application for the G*I itself. Feel free to forward this email to all interested and relevant parties.

Many thanks on behalf of the 2026 FOGAH Scholarship Committee!
Lauren Thompson, chair (Assistant Professor, Kennesaw State University)
Luciana Spracher (Archives and History Officer, City of Savannah)
Sophia Queen (Tour Manager and Museum Educator, The Georgia Capitol Museum)

The Sarah O. Dunaway Scholarship Call for Applications 2026

The Board of Trustees of the Friends of Georgia Archives & History (FOGAH), an organization that supports and enhances the programs of the state Archives and the Georgia Capitol Museum, is pleased to offer the Sarah O. Dunaway Scholarship to cover tuition for a student attending the annual Georgia Archives Institute. FOGAH developed the scholarship in memory of one of the Georgia Archives’ greatest advocates. Dunaway felt strongly that the state’s heritage should be preserved via its records, and Friends of Georgia Archives honors her by funding the training of those who work with historical records. The Dunaway Scholarship also provides one year of FOGAH membership for the recipient.

The scholarship will cover an amount equal to the noncredit tuition for the Institute, but not to exceed $500, and one year’s membership in the Friends of Georgia Archives. Please note that all regular deadlines, fees and requirements for applying to the Georgia Archives Institute are separate from applying for the Dunaway Scholarship. For more information about the Dunaway scholarship, please contact: [email protected].

Dunaway Scholarship Eligibility
The Dunaway scholarship is open to individuals who work or volunteer at any level in an archival institution in Georgia and graduate students preparing for a career in archives at a college or university in Georgia. Georgia citizens preparing for a career in archives at a college or university outside of Georgia will also be considered. Preference will be given to applicants without access to institutional support for attendance. Scholarship applicants must apply to the Georgia Archives Institute and be accepted to receive the Dunaway Scholarship.

How to Apply for the Dunaway Scholarship: Please fill out the scholarship application form located on the website linked in this announcement and email it along with a short essay addressing your career goals in archives, recommendation letter from your employer or professor, and resume or CV to [email protected].
Applications are due Feb 18th by 5:00 pm.