Welcome to MARAC
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. At the heart of MARAC are the personal and professional connections among members. Our conferences and educational events offer members opportunities to learn, network, and engage in person or virtually. To learn more about the benefits of MARAC membership, check out our Membership page or contact us. We look forward to working with you! Sincerely AnnouncementsThe Spring 2026 (Vol. 55, No. 2) issue of the Mid-Atlantic Archivist is now available! Prepare for the Spring Conference and get in the Richmond state of mind by discovering how Library of Virginia archivists developed primary source lesson plans and online resources for archivists in the classroom. Learn about the University of Baltimore’s use of AI to support an oral history project. Other highlights in this issue include an interview with historian Ian A. Isherwood about his book, The Battalion: Citizen Soldier in World War One, and a review of Researching Popular Entertainment. Join MARAC for its spring conference in Richmond, VA, on April 30 - May 2, 2026 to explore the theme Flowing together: Community and Resilience in Archives. Visit Spring 2026 Richmond for details and registration. The form for membership year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 is available online at Membership 2025-2026. You may complete the form online and request an invoice to pay later via credit card or check. Download the membership form here if you prefer a paper form to mail in with a check. Dues are not pro-rated. Payments received in the 4th quarter (April 1 - June 30) will roll over to the next membership year. 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]. 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.