Welcome to MARAC
 Since 1972, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) has been a vibrant and inclusive professional membership organization supporting archivists, archives workers, librarians, curators, cultural heritage volunteers, and others who preserve and make accessible historical collections. Our region comprises caucuses in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. We also support members from outside the region who enjoy our resources, both in-person and online.
Our key offerings to our members are:
- Practical and affordable archival education through our conferences, workshops, and other opportunities. Innovative presentations, hands-on experiences, and lively discussions are just the beginning of the benefits of membership.
- Networking opportunities with colleagues and other leaders in the field locally in our caucuses or regionally during our conferences and other events. At its heart, MARAC is a warm and friendly organization where professional colleagues become lifelong friends.
- Mentorship for those just entering the field, as well as professionals entering a new phase of their career. MARAC Mentors guide from their own experience in a kind and supportive atmosphere.
- Advocacy for archives and other cultural heritage institutions, especially the people who support them. We also provide funding and assistance to those organizations that have experienced a disaster.
- Scholarships and awards. Not only do we offer scholarships to help pay for the costs of MARAC conferences, we also offer educational and professional development scholarships. Additionally, we reward professional achievements such as published works and finding aids with our prestigious awards.
- Opportunities for service to the profession. People seeking tenure or those who just wish to join in and help have many opportunities to serve MARAC.
To learn more about the benefits of MARAC membership, check out our Membership page or contact us. We look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Deb Schiff
MARAC Chair, 2026-2027
Announcements
The MARAC membership form for 2026-2027 is now available! Join or renew online at Membership 2026-2027. You may complete the form online and request an invoice to pay later via credit card or check. Or you may download a paper membership form. The membership year is July 1 to June 30. Dues are not pro-rated. Payments received in the 4th quarter (April 1 - June 30) will roll over to the next membership year.
SAVE THE DATE for MARAC's Fall 2026 Virtual Meeting on October 28-30, 2026 to explore Archives Adapting to a Changing World. Visit Fall 2026 Virtual Conference for more information.
The Summer 2026 (Vol. 55, No. 3) issue of the Mid-Atlantic Archivist is now available! In this issue, meet MARAC’s new Chair, Deb Schiff. Celebrate the 2026 Distinguished Service Award recipient, Margaret Turman Kidd. Learn about community archival practices as invitations for healing, read a review of From Interrogation to Integration: Centering Social Justice in Special Collections, Archives, and Preservation, and more!
Visit MARAC Workshops for information on upcoming summer workshops.
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.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
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