Welcome to SAM! For the latest and greatest information check out our Events section or see our Calendar.

We are a student chapter of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) and we are open to all students currently enrolled at the University of Maryland. Our membership consists primarily of students in the College of Information Studies, from the Archives and the HiLS programs (History and Library Science joint-masters program).

We host a number of Events each year, including tours of area archives and manuscript collections, and lectures by invited speakers on topics of interest. Please join us for upcoming meetings and events!

Professor Allen Weinstein, archivist of the United States, addressed SAM members in an informal conversation hosted by SAM. (October 25, 2007)

When you join SAM, you have access to the following benefits:

• Tours and events for SAM members and fellow CLIS students.
• Networking with students and alumni that share your interest in archives.
• Involvement in an archives-oriented organization that hosts speakers, engages in advocacy, and creates an environment for archives-focused discussions.

These benefits are in addition to those you gain by becoming a CLIS student:

• Access to one of the world's largest concentrations of libraries and archives per capita.
• Internships and practicums offered at a variety of well-known organizations.
• Students may take approved courses at neighboring institutions or in other University of Maryland departments.

You may also want to consider the benefits of joining SAA and/or joining MARAC.