Welcome to MARAC
MARAC is focused on our members' needs and interests. We strive to provide MARAC members affordable archival education, encourage diversity and inclusion in the profession, foster collegiality among archivists, and support archival advocacy throughout the mid-Atlantic region. MARAC membership offers a wealth of benefits and service opportunities. To learn more, check out our Membership page or contact us. We look forward to working with you! Sincerely AnnouncementsThe Fall 2024 (Vol. 53, No. 4) issue of the Mid-Atlantic Archivist is now available! Discover how the August Wilson Archive at the University of Pittsburgh Library System connects with the broader community. Read about plans for the David C. Driskell Center to establish an institutional archive. Learn about useful traits for solo archivists and go behind-the-scenes of planning a MARAC conference. Applications are being accepted for MARAC's 2024-2025 Graduate School Archival Education Scholarship. Graduate students living or attending school in the MARAC region can apply for a one-time $1000 award to be awarded for the spring 2025 semester, which will be paid directly to the educational institution. The award also includes a $30 student-level MARAC membership for a total award value of $1,030. Applications are due by October 31, 2024. Visit Graduate School Scholarship for details. Renaissance & Renewal, MARAC’s third virtual conference on November 13-15, will highlight creativity, advocacy, versatility, and innovation in archival work. Conference speakers will address a wide variety of topics, including community-building, career pivots, social justice and reparative archiving, and the use of AI, and digital skills. As always, our MARAC colleagues hold riches of wisdom to share, and we are excited to learn alongside one another. We will collectively explore what is possible when we bring new ideas, new insights, and courage to our work. Register by November 6, 2024. Visit Fall 2024 Virtual Conference for details and registration. Nominate yourself or a colleague for a MARAC leadership position! Serving in a MARAC office or position can provide opportunities to learn how MARAC operates, network with others in the archival profession, and develop new skills. From new professionals to more experienced ones, MARAC offers us—the members—the chance to lead and participate in a variety of ways. The following offices are up for election in 2025: Chair-elect, Secretary, Meetings Coordinator, Awards Committee Chair, Member-at-Large (4 positions), Arline Custer Award Committee (2 positions), Distinguished Service Award Committee (1 position), Finding Aids Award Committee (2 positions), Nominations and Elections Committee (3 positions), Scholarship Committee (2 positions). For more information about these positions (or other ways to get involved), visit the Get Involved with MARAC page to view the organizational chart and description for each position. The nomination form is open until December 1. The election will take place in January; those elected start their service on July 1, 2025. Questions? Contact Tiffany Cole, NEC Chair, at [email protected] Have an idea, concern, or proposal for MARAC? Use this form to submit your comments to the Steering Committee. Submissions are discussed by Steering under New Business at the next scheduled committee meeting after the date of submission. The membership form for this year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) is available online at Membership 2024-2025 or for download HERE. Questions? Contact [email protected]. New on the Blog |
Founded in 1972, MARAC is a vibrant, volunteer-run organization welcoming archivists who live and work in the mid-Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.Our Sponsors
