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Officers 2007-2008

Lloyd Beers
President

Laura Kopp
Treasurer

Rebekah Fairbank
Secretary

Please email any suggestions for events to the SAM officers.

Upcoming Events

• End of Semester Alumni Pizza Party
  
  Saturday, May 3, 2008 |12:00 noon| Laura's House

  This will be our last event of the year and will also serve as our last SAM meeting. We will welcome the new SAM presidency for next year and enjoy a bit of a break from end of semester studying. Following tradition, we also invite all archives archives alumni to join us. To RSVP and for more information/directions please email Laura Kopp. Pizza will be provided, but please bring a dessert or drinks to share.

Previous Events

• iSchool Archives Research Symposium - "The Changing Face of Archival Research and Education"
  
  Tuesday, April 22, 2008 |4:00 PM | HBK 109

  This is not a SAM event but relevant to all SAM members. The following is the description of the event which will have special guest archival speakers.
  

  "The symposium will highlight current trends in archival research and archival education. It will also demonstrate the broader information implications of archival education and research in areas such as social navigation, online access, integrative methodologies, and innovations in archival education to meet the changing needs of archival institutions."

• "Mining the National Archives" Brownbag
  
  Friday, April 11, 2008 |12:30-1:30 PM | 4115 HBK

  Journalism Faculty Ira Chinoy will come to talk about his class "Mining the National Archives" which will be taught through the College of Journalism during the summer term. This is a class that many archives students have enjoyed taking as part of their program in the past. Professor Chinoy will talk about what the class will cover and some of the projects that previous archives students have completed as part of the class.

• SAM April Meeting
  
  Wednesday, April 9, 2008 | 12:00 noon | 4113 HBK

  Our April meeting will be a chance to review our recent activities and get started with our election process for next year's officers.

• Fundraiser Bake Sale
  
  Wednesday, April 2, 2008 |12:00-5:30 PM | CLIS Lounge

  We have set a date and are now in the process of planning a bake sale coordinated with the ALA student group. Come help us out and support SAM!

• The Work of a Photo Archivist
  
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008 | 12:00 noon | 4113 HBK

  CLIS Alum and current photo archivist at the Jewish Museum of Maryland - Rachel Kassman - will come talk with us during a brownbag lunch about working with photo collections.

• Pepsi Grant Committee Meeting
  
  Wednesday, March 12, 2008 | 4:30 PM | CLIS Lounge
• NARA Vaults Tour
  
  Friday, February 29, 2008 | 12:30 am - 2:00 pm | NARA Archives I

  We're going to visit the NARA vaults. This is a somewhat limited tour opportunity, so if you'd like to join us please send an RSVP to Lloyd Beers.

• SAM Meeting
  
  Wednesday, February 27, 2008 | 12:00 noon | 4115 HBK

  Come join us and help plan our activities for the spring.

• Research Seminars with Jean Dryden and Marie Esteva
  
  Monday-Tuesday, February 4-5, 2008 and Monday-Tuesday, February 18-19, 2008|HBK

  While these are not SAM events we encourage all SAM members to attend. Jean Dryden, a doctoral candidate at the University of Toronto, and Marie Esteva, a doctoral candidate at the University of Texas will present their research. Ms. Dryden's research is on copyright and archival materials online. Ms. Esteva's research is on the nature of electronic records. There will be a reception on Monday at 4:30 and the research seminar will be on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. After that there will be an opportunity for students and faculty to meet at 3:00 PM.

• SAM Meeting
  
  Wednesday, January 30, 2008 | 4:30 pm | 4115 HBK

  This is our first meeting of the semester. Come join us and help plan our activities for the spring.

• SAM Meeting
  
  Wednesday, November 28, 2007 | 4:00 pm | 4113 Hornbake

  Join us for our November chapter meeting.

• Jerry Brito on Orphan Works
  
  Thursday, November 15, 2007 | 6:00 p.m. | 0109 Hornbake

  Jerry Brito, JD and senior research fellow at George Mason University, will come to speak to students about orphan works legislation and manuscripts. Mr. Brito's research focuses on intellectual property legislation. This is a SAM event in coordination with the ALA student chapter.

• Conversation with the Archivist
  
  Thursday, October 25, 2007 | 3:00 p.m. | 2116 Hornbake

  Archivist of the US, Allen Weinstein will come talk to us about his work at the National Archives. Come ready to learn and ask questions.

• SAM Meeting
  
  Wednesday, October 24, 2007 | 4:30 p.m. | 4113 HBK

  This is our second official meeting of the year.

• Archives Program Chat with the Dean
  
  Wednesday, October 10, 2007 | 4:00 p.m. | CLIS Lounge

  Sponsored by the Student Services Office, this is a chance for archives students to talk with the dean about the present and future archives program. Although not specifically a SAM event, we encourage all to be there.

• Americana 2007
  
  Tuesday, October 9, 2007 | 5:15 p.m. | 6137 McKeldin

  This year's theme is "Digital Americana." More specifics to come!

• Randall Jimerson Talk
  
  Wednesday, September 19, 2007 | 4:00 p.m. | 2116 Hornbake

  Come and hear from past SAA president Randall Jimerson. He will talk about "Archival Leadership and Advocacy."

• SAM Meeting
  
  Wednesday, September 12, 2007 | 4:30 p.m. | 4113 Hornbake

  This is our first official meeting. Bring your ideas. All are welcome.

• Barbecue!
  
  Saturday, September 8, 2007 | 2:00-6:00 p.m. | Lloyd Beer's house

  Welcome new archives students! RSVP to Lloyd for directions. Carpooling can be arranged for those without rides.

• Americana Planning Meeting 3
  
  Wednesday, September 5, 2007 | 4:45-5:15 p.m. | CLIS Student Lounge

  We have a date and some speakers and possibly a place. Help us start getting the word out. Be a part of the planning. All are welcome to help.

• Americana Planning Meeting
  
  Monday, July 30, 2007 | 4:14-5:00 p.m. | CLIS Student Lounge

  Be a part of the planning. All are welcome to help.

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