Bertha Adams and Nicole Joniec recently satisfied all requirements for the Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) Certificate offered by the Society of American Archivists. DAS certificate holders must complete nine courses and pass a comprehensive examination. The program focuses on establishing an understanding of the nature of electronic records, requirements and roles related to digital archives, strategies … More Local Archivists Earn DAS Certification

Contributed by Scott Ziegler It’s not easy for a patron to know what to do when they enter an archives. This simple truth is nice to keep in mind when thinking about how patrons view us. And it was the motivation behind the American Philosophical Society’s newest attempt to ease some of the burden on the … More New Finding Aid Tutorial at the American Philosophical Society

Contributed by Annalise Berdini DVAG’s April 1st meeting at The Chemical Heritage Foundation took the form of an electronic records roundtable discussion. Thanks to panelists Abby Adams, Jarrett Drake, and Laurie Rizzo for answering participants’ questions about accessioning, preserving, and processing e-records. Also thanks to Christiana Dobryznski Grippe for moderating the discussion. What are the … More Electronic Records Panel with Abby Adams, Jarrett Drake, and Laurie Rizzo

Washington, DC…As part of ongoing budget adjustments, Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero announced the permanent closure of three National Archives facilities. This year, the National Archives facility in Anchorage, AK, will close and two facilities in the Philadelphia, PA, area will be consolidated to a single site. Within the next two years, … More NARA Announces closings and consolidations