Call for Student Papers

The Michigan Archival Association announces a call for presentations by any Archival or History student interested in sharing a recent paper or project that would be of interest to the general membership. This would include recent collections processing of interest or significance, review of new literature, use of archival collections in a research project or student group initiatives.

Student presentations are scheduled for Friday, June 25th after the luncheon keynote speaker at the annual meeting in Detroit – please keep this in mind when considering a proposal.
Please submit a short summary to Conference Coordinator Amy Reimann at reimanna@starr.org.

Call for Session Chairs for MAA Annual Conference in June

Anyone interested in volunteering time at the annual meeting should contact Amy Reimann, Conference Coordinator at reimanna@starr.org. We have a need for session chairs and registration table staffing.

Call for Papers for MAA Annual Conference in June

The Program Committee of the 2010 Annual Meeting invites any MAA member interested in presenting a topic to submit their information to Marilyn McNitt, Chair. Please send your name, affiliation, and presentation summary to mmmcnitt@umich.edu.

Job Opening – Manager, Archives and Historical Records , Ilitch Holding

Ilitch Holdings, Inc., part of the Ilitch family of companies, leaders in the entertainment, sporting and international restaurant industry have an opportunity for an Archivist. This position will be responsible for managing the archives and historical records for the Ilitch companies on site and at off site storage facilities. Historical records include historical documents, sports and entertainment memorabilia and archival procedures for corporate records. This position will also assist the Director of Archives and Historical Records.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Library Information Science, History or an advanced degree in a relevant field; a minimum of two years professional experience in an archive or special collections repository. Previous experience or in depth knowledge of digital records management is highly preferred. Evidence of highly developed research techniques is required. Candidates must be innovative and have a service-oriented approach to internal customers and the public. Highly developed communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills are required as well as evidence of ability to engage a variety of audiences. Evidence of computer proficiency is also required. This position will require travel.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, ¬including salary history and requirements and a resume. Specify position in the heading of email.

Resumes and cover letters may be submitted electronically to ihihr@ilitchholdings.com. Ilitch Holdings, Inc. provides a competitive salary and benefit package and is an equal opportunity employer.

MAA Board Meeting in Lansing on January 22

The next MAA Board meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2010. Any member interested in attending is welcome. The meeting will be held in Lansing at the Michigan Historical Center – Lake Superior Rm at 10:00am.

Job Posting – University Archivist, Wayne State University

University  Archivist
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor And Urban Affairs
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Reports to the Library Director as primary administrator for the University Archives. The position requires vision and leadership in capturing and disseminating university history in the digital age through traditional and innovative collecting strategies; creating and implementing viable records management systems; and increasing accessibility to collection information and content using electronic research tools. The candidate will work directly with individual departments to acquire official university records as well as materials from non-official sources. Working independently, as well as collaboratively with other archivists, the University Archivist will possess a willingness to further the strategic goals of the library.

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Information Science (MLIS), Master’s degree in History (MA), or an advanced degree in a relevant disciplinary field; a minimum of 2-3 years professional experience in an archive or special collections repository; and strong records management experience, including the management of digital records, required.

Knowledgeable, innovative, service-oriented candidates are invited to apply for this Archivist II position. Competitive benefits package offered. Salary commensurate with education and experience. EOE/affirmative action employer. For further information on the Walter P. Reuther Library, visit http://www.reuther.wayne.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled.

To apply, contact: http://jobs.wayne.edu, posting #036701, for a complete position description and application guidelines. Questions regarding application and/or position description may be directed via email to Elizabeth Clemens, Audiovisual Archivist, at ag5489@wayne.edu.

Board Meeting for December 2009

The MAA Board Meeting on December 11 has been postponed until January due to unforeseen scheduling conflict. When details about the next meeting are confirmed it will be posted here.

2010 Membership Forms Available

The 2010 membership forms are now available at the membership section of the blog. Please remember to renew!

Adopt an Archive!

In the past, MAA has committed resources and funding to support the cause of continuing education for our members and those interested in archives. This year the MAA board has decided to formalize this support. We are launching a new program designed to help our members who are in very small shops with minimal resources and staff. The project hopes to partner our members who have experience and resources to share, with those members who could use some help with collection management. However, the program is not just designed to offer assistance, it is also designed to benefit Michigan’s archivists and historical researchers.

The project has two goals; the first, as stated, is to help our fellow archivists, but secondly, volunteer consultants will expand their knowledge of Michigan’s resources and enhance their own professional development. Ultimately, everyone will benefit from improved identification and access to local historical resources throughout the state that will result from this project.

In order for the project to get off the ground we need people who, either on their own time or as an institution supported –professional development function, can volunteer to visit one of our members in a small archive, local history room, or historical society to share their expertise. We also need members who would like someone to “adopt” them to consult about processing, conservation, and electronic access and description issues. Members who would not be able consult could also participate by donating extra supplies that are no longer applicable to their projects. The MAA Board also hopes to create a fund to assist members from small shops with supply costs. The formal process for selecting sites, coordinating volunteers and allocating resources is in development, but if you would be interested in participating please contact Sarah Roberts, MAA Board Member & Chair of the Adopt-an-Archive Committee at rober472@msu.edu or 517-884-6440.

Closing of the MAASN.ORG Website

At the September 2009 MAA Board meeting it was decided to discontinue the Michigan Archival Association website. All information previously available on the website has been relocated to our blog at:

http://miarchivists.wordpress.com/

This move provides a cost savings for the organization and allows the organization to more easily get input from members about organizational activities