Carolina Association-SCH

The South Carolina Archival Association (SCAA) is a professional organization based in Columbia, SC, dedicated to promoting and supporting the field of archival research, education, and collections. With a focus on advocacy, diversity, and inclusion, SCAA provides a platform for archivists, librarians, and researchers to share their expertise, innovative strategies, and successful methodologies in managing and making collections accessible to a wider range of patrons and audiences. SCAA organizes annual conferences, events, and awards, and offers resources and networking opportunities for its members. SCAA's upcoming 2023 Annual Conference, themed "Spark Ideas," will be held at the University of South Carolina Upstate Library in Spartanburg, SC. The conference aims to showcase a variety of presentations from professionals representing public libraries, academic institutions, and community historical societies, covering topics such as funding, outreach, community partnerships, and collections management. The conference also encourages student participation and offers opportunities for poster presentations. Nominations for the 2024 SCAA Executive Board are currently open, and proposals for presentations at the conference are being accepted until August 15, 2023.Generated from the website