Meetings

MARAC holds semi-annual meetings in the spring and fall, alternating between in-person conferences, in-person symposia, and virtual conferences. The various formats offer choices in programming and cost to allow members to participate in ways that are convenient for them. Meetings offer a range of professional development opportunities, guest presentations, tours, social events, and ways to connect with fellow archivists.

Upcoming Meetings

General Meeting Information

To learn more about MARAC meetings and how to show your institution the value of attending a MARAC event, visit the General Information page for details and Registration FAQ.

We Want to Hear from You!

In the spring, in-person conferences normally take place over a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Thursdays typically offer pre-conference workshops as well as tours that highlight cultural institutions and organizations in the immediate area. Sessions on Friday and Saturday offer professional development and discussion on a wide variety of archival topics. Opportunities to connect with colleagues abound at state caucus meetings, receptions, the Saturday Membership Meeting, and more. Conferences rotate among member states, ensuring members have a meeting nearby every few years. 

In the fall, a one-day in-person symposia investigate an archival topic closely in a convenient central MARAC location or virtual conferences capture all the facets of an in-person conference using an abbreviated format.

Do you want to bring MARAC to your hometown or favorite city? Do you have an idea for a program session? Do you have any thoughts about what you would like to see or experience at an upcoming MARAC meeting? Contact the Chair of the Meetings Coordinating Committee at [email protected]. 

Meeting Planning Guides

The planning guides provide information and useful templates for planning and managing a MARAC meeting. For further information or questions about planning for a MARAC conference, please contact the Meetings Coordinating Committee Chair at [email protected].

Previous Conferences

Visit the Previous Conference page for recent conference information. Conference programs from 1972 through 2014 are available online via the Internet Archive. Presentations from previous conferences can be found at the Digital Repository at the University of Maryland (DRUM).   Recordings from recent conferences are available on MARAC's YouTube channel.

Code of Conduct

MARAC is committed to providing a harassment-free environment for its members and others who participate in its conferences, events, and meetings. All attendees are required to comply with our Code of Conduct.

Questions? Visit MARAC's Registration FAQ or contact the MARAC Administrator at [email protected].