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The Society of California Archivists, formed in 1971, is a professional association devoted to the support and development of individuals and institutions that collect, care for, and provide access to the documentary heritage of California.
Your Vote Matters. 2026 SCA Election is open! Vote today through March 20, 2026. Society of California Archivists logo.
The wait is over! The 2026 Society of California Archivists Officer Election starts TODAY.
Vote for SCA leadership & support our statewide community of archivists.
Deadline: March 20, 2026
Check your email for your ballot & cast your vote!
#SCA2026 #Vote #SCALeadership #calarchivists
SCA Nomination Deadline Friday, March 13, 2026. Career Achievement Award, Archival Award of Excellence, Sustained Service Award, Archives Appreciation Award
The SCA Awards nomination deadline is extended to Fri, March 13, 2026! Help us honor outstanding California archivists & programs at the April 2026 AGM. More details & forms are here: www.calarchivists.org/Awards_Schol...
Address any questions to the SCA Awards Committee at awards@calarchivists.org
Apply by April 10, 2026. Visit our website for further details & to sign up for an upcoming WAI Information Session. For any questions about the application, applicant qualifications, or the review process, please contact the WAI Administrator, Marcella Lees, at wai@calarchivists.org.
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Now accepting applications for the 2026 Western Archives Institute!
July 20–31, 2026 | Online
An intensive 2-week program in basic archival practices led by Dr. Christopher Prom, Acting Head of the History, Philosophy, & Newspaper Library at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign & SAA Fellow
Positions:
• VP/President-Elect (3 yrs)
• Treasurer (2 yrs)
• Director-at-Large (2 yrs)
• Nominating Committee (2 yrs)
Candidate statements will be posted on the SCA website.
#SCA2026 #ElectionReminder #Vote #SocietyofCaliforniaArchivists #SCALeadership #YourVoteMatters #calarchivists
A picture of a ballot box. Get ready for the 2026 SCA Officer Election! Upcoming Election Dates: 23 February - 20 March 2026.
Get ready for the 2026 SCA Election! The election opens Monday, February 23, 2026 and will extend until Friday, March 20, 2026. Please note that you must be a current member to vote in this year’s election, so make sure your membership is up to date!
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The logo of Western Archives Institute, depicting a tall evergreen tree against a blue sky
The Western Archives Institute (WAI) returns in Summer 2026 as a fully online program
hosted by SCA. For more information visit, calarchivists.org/WAI
⏰Deadline approaching! Nominations are now open for SCA’s 2026 awards, including Career Achievement, Archival Excellence, Sustained Service, and Archives Appreciation. Graduate students: the Advancing Equity scholarship deadline is also Feb. 2.
Details and forms here: calarchivists.org/13587998
Join the Society of California Archivists Education Committee for a webinar to learn about processing congressional collections. The program will take place through Zoom on Wednesday December 10 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. To register, please visit this link: calarchivists.org/event-6425003
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Curious how SCA elections work? Join the SCA Elections Committee for a Coffee Chat to learn what the committee does & how to get involved.
📅 Thu, Nov 20
🕚 1 p.m. PST
💻 northeastern.zoom.us/j/99296085007
Bring your questions—and your coffee!
#calarchivists #SCAElections #SCAEvents #CoffeeWithSCA
Missed our August 21 workshop with Jess Farrell and Alice Walton?
Catch the recording of Promoting Archival Work through Outreach and Advocacy here: youtu.be/2i-XZAcbfgU?...
The SCA Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations and self-nominations for the following positions: Vice President/President Elect, Treasurer, Director at Large, Nominating Committee. For more information and to submit your nominations, please visit: calarchivists.org/13548496
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Final Report of the 2023-2025 Strategic Planning Task Force June 2025
After two years of listening, learning, and engaging with members of the Society of California Archivists, the SCA Strategic Planning Task Force is pleased to announce the release of our final report, now available online: calarchivists.org/13538899
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! 2025 CALIFORNIA ARCHIVES MONTH POSTER SUBMISSION THIS YEAR'S THEME: CALIFORNIA UNITES NEW DEADLINE: AUGUST 22ND Society of California Archivists
The deadline to submit posters for Archives Month has been extended to August 22!
18.08.2025 18:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Consultants Jess Farrell and Alice Walton will outline strategies for promoting your institution and tailoring messaging for different audiences, including policymakers. Register now: bit.ly/45H0UZl #archives #archivists #libraries #librarians #archivaloutreach
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In this time of funding uncertainty, how can you be an effective advocate for libraries and archives? How can you transition from concerned archivist to active advocate? Join the Society
of California Archivists for our upcoming virtual workshop, Promoting Archival Work Through Advocacy and Outreach
2025 California Archives Month Poster Submission This year's theme: California Unites! Deadline for submissions: August 4th, 11:59 PM
Calling for submissions for the 2025 California Archives Month poster! This year’s theme, “California Unites!”, will be featured on a fully virtual poster. We're seeking images that show Californians' unity, resistance, & resilience amid social, environmental, or cultural challenges: bit.ly/4ma7T3p
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SCA is pleased to announce that the summer 2025 newsletter is now online. Read it now at www.calarchivists.org/Publications...
Thank you again to all who submitted articles and news to this issue!
The Society of California Archivists strongly supports the SAA Diversity Comte's Statement on Nationwide Attacks against DEIA Programs and Initiatives. Diversity is a shared core value, and DEIA programs and initiatives are central to our work as archivists. www2.archivists.org/groups/diver...
25.04.2025 21:48 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0The measure to increase annual SCA membership dues passed with 90% approval over the following categories: Individual ($65), Institutional ($120), and Retiree ($30). New rates will be effective in May. Student membership dues will remain at $20.
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Congratulations To:
Vice President / President Elect: Azalea Camacho
Secretary: Joanna Black
Membership Director: Jessica Gambling
Director at Large: Stella Castillo
Nominating Committee member: Marlayna Christensen
In addition, the measure to increase membership dues passed with 90% approval.