Two upcoming opportunities to learn about publishing with SAA!
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Rutgers University SOURCE SAA Student Chapter
An Evening with Amy Cooper Cary, Editor, American Archivist
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 @ 6pm Eastern
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/bdrjamd9
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Amy Cooper Cary, MA, MSI, Fellow of the Society of American Archivists, Editor of the American Archivist; and Marlee Newman, MA, MI
Rutgers SOURCE is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming discussion with Amy Cooper Cary, Editor of American Archivist, academic journal of the Society of American Archivists, with Marlee Newman, American Archivist editorial board member, MI graduate, and former Rutgers SOURCE president
The discussion will be wide-ranging, covering topics such as professional pathways and interests, getting started with professional publishing, and building community in the face of challenges in the field.
Amy Cooper Cary is current Editor of American Archivist and Co-Editor of the Archival Futures Series. Amy holds a MA in Comparative Literature with a specialization in French translation from SUNY Binghamton (now Binghamton University), and a MSI with a specialization in Archives and Records Management from the University of Michigan. She is a Fellow of the Society of American Archivists.
Marlee Newman serves on the editorial board of American Archivist. She holds a Master of Information from Rutgers University, with a concentration in Archives and Preservation, as well as an M.A. in Early Modern European History from King's College London. Her research interests include the role played by archives and cultural heritage institutions in preserving, questioning, and interacting with historical narratives; in particular how people engage with and impact historical records, and how we can work to build more inclusive narratives.
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"Write Away" Forum on Publishing Opportunities in SAA
Thursday, November 17, 2022 @ 12:00 pm Central
Wondering what it takes to write a research article? Draft a book proposal? Prepare a case study on archival practice? Review a professional resource? Define terminology in the archival lexicon?
There are a wide range of opportunities to write for SAA and contribute to its newsletters, blogs, case studies series, reviews portal, magazine, journal, dictionary, and books. Whether you are a novice writer, an experienced voice, or anything in between, learn how to share your experiences and expertise through SAA's writing opportunities at this free virtual forum on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. CT.
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At the forum, SAA Publications staff Abigail Christian will kick-off a discussion with Publications Editor Stacie Williams, American Archivist Editor Amy Cooper Cary, Journal Reviews Editors Rose Buchanan and Stephanie Luke, SAA staff Julia Pillard on Archival Outlook, Archival Futures Series Co-Editor Bethany Anderson, and Dictionary Working Group Chair Rosemary Pleva Flynn. Each will highlight their respective publishing outlet and address how to submit content, topic trends, and new directions. There will be a Q&A session following the presentations as well as how to connect with editors after the forum.
Join SAA and "write away"!
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Michelle D. Novak, MI
SAA Students and New Archival Professionals (SNAP) Section Committee Member
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