Approved in 2018, the Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy are currently due for five year review. The Reference, Access, and Outreach (RAO) Section of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is seeking nominees to fill at least 5-6 appointed seats on the Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy Review Committee. Nominees with experience teaching with primary sources (TPS) in a wide range of educational environments including college, university, K-12 schools, public libraries, historical societies, museums, and other cultural organizations are all welcome.
The committee will work together as a task force alongside members from RBMS* to:
- follow best practices for standards reviews established by both SAA and RBMS;
- seek feedback from a broad range of TPS fields and perspectives;
- communicate progress and share drafts in professional forums throughout the review process;
- collaborate with other TPS organizations.
It is expected that the review will span 2-3 years of service. Volunteers should be fully committed to service for the duration of the review and have the ability to prioritize review work in their schedule.
Deadline for Nominations: November 15, 2024
Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/TPa17FmSsxf4qhCC6
More information on the Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy:
Website: https://www2.archivists.org/standards/guidelines-for-primary-source-literacy
Link to pdf: https://www2.archivists.org/sites/all/files/Guidelines%20for%20Primary%20Souce%20Literacy_AsApproved062018_1.pdf
Questions? Feel free to contact Katherine Banks, RAO TPS subcommittee co-chair, or Jay-Marie Bravent, RAO immediate past-chair, or Jen Gathings, SAA Standards Committee Liaison.
*The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College & Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association is concurrently appointing nominees.
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Jay-Marie Bravent
(RAO, immediate past-chair)
Special Collections Research Center
University of Kentucky
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