Managing Electronic Records

The SGA Education Committee is very pleased to announce this year’s summer workshop, “Managing Electronic Records in Archives,” to take place on Friday, July 20, 2007, at the Georgia Archives. Geoffrey A. Huth, Director of Government Records Services at the New York State Archives, will be our presenter.

For further information and to register for this exciting workshop, link to http://www.soga.org/ce/erc2007.pdf.

SGA and SLA Happy Hour

Members of the Society of Georgia Archivists are invited to mix and mingle with Atlanta-area Special Libraries Association members at Neighbors for happy hour on Thursday, May 10 from 6PM to 8PM. Neighbors is located on the corner of North Highlands Avenue and Charles Avenue in Virginia Highlands. If you plan to attend and/or have any questions, please contact Membership Committee chair Morna Gerrard at libmjg@langate.gsu.edu.

Deadline for Edward Weldon Scholarship

The Edward Weldon Scholarship will provide the registration fee for an SGA member to attend the Society of American Archivists (SAA) annual meeting. The Edward Weldon Scholarship was established in 2000, to recognize Ed’s leadership in furthering the preservation and access of Georgia’s historical records. He was instrumental in helping to establish the Society of Georgia Archivists and served as its first President. Directing the activities of the Georgia Department of Archives and History from 1982-2000, Ed was the first Georgian to serve as President of the Society of American Archivists. He was also the moving force behind the establishment of the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board, whose grants have helped to carry out many worthy initiatives.

The scholarship covers only the amount of the early-bird registration fee, the recipient is responsible for covering any costs associated with travel and accommodations. Please note that the scholarship winner is responsible for submitting their SAA meeting registration by the early-bird registration deadline [Early-bird registration deadline is June 29, 2007]. After the SAA meeting, the recipient will submit their SAA registration receipt to the SGA Treasurer for reimbursement, as well as a brief article on the experience for use in the SGA Newsletter.

Caroll Hart Scholarship deadline!

Send in your application for the Caroll Hart scholarship in before March 1, The Society of Georgia Archivists each year awards a scholarship for attendance at the Georgia Archives Institute held each summer in Atlanta. The purpose of the scholarship is to enhance archival education and membership. The scholarship is named for Carroll Hart, former director of the Georgia Department of Archives and History, founding member of the Society of Georgia Archivists, and founder of the Georgia Archives Institute. The scholarship will cover an amount equal to the noncredit tuition for the Institute but not to exceed $500, and a year’s membership in the Society of Georgia Archivists. Please note that individuals must also apply separately to the Georgia Archives Institute [Deadline to apply for Institute is April 15, 2007; Institute will be held June 11-22, 2007]. After the Georgia Archives Institute, the recipient will submit a brief article on the experience for use in the SGA Newsletter.

Circuit Rider Archivist Program

Are you overwhelmed with old files? Are you unsure what records you can keep and which you can toss? Do you have precious, historical documents but are unsure how to preserve them? The Circuit Rider Archivist can help. The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board in conjunction with the Georgia Archives and Clayton State University, launched the Circuit Rider Archivist program in 2005 to assist local governments and historical societies, museums, and libraries in Georgia with managing archives and records. Through the program, an experienced archivist counseled over 60 organizations on issues ranging from the proper environment for the preservation of letters from the Civil War to efficient use of storage space.

Now, the Circuit Rider Archivist is preparing for a second round of visits that will be conducted July – December 2007. You can apply for a visit by completing the brief application form at www.GeorgiaArchives.org; click on “Who Are We,” then “Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board,” then “Grant Programs,” and then “Circuit Rider Archivist Program.” APPLICATION DEADLINE is MARCH 1st.

Georgia Archives Week!

October 7-15 is Georgia Archives Week this year.

Check out activities in your community and read more information about Georgia Archives Week at http://www.soga.org/aw/2006/index.php