The society of american archivists (SAA) will convene a forum to develop a strategic research agenda for the archival profession to enhance the profession's capacity to serve its audiences,…

The Society of American Archivists (SAA) was awarded a $150,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. The grant will fund a two-day strategic research agenda development forum for the archival profession. The forum will bring together archivists and other stakeholders to transform SAA's existing Research and Innovation Roadmap into a comprehensive and actionable research agenda. Key deliverables include a published prioritized research agenda, a communications and outreach plan, and a framework for agenda maintenance and future updates. This project aims to enhance the archival profession's capacity to serve its audiences, demonstrate societal value, and expand professional knowledge. The grant period runs from August 1, 2024 to January 31, 2026.

The society of american archivists (SAA) will convene a forum to develop a strategic research agenda for the archival profession to enhance the profession's capacity to serve its audiences, demonstrate societal value, and expand professional knowledge. The forum will bring together archivists and other stakeholders over the course of two days to transform the SAA research and innovation roadmap into a comprehensive and actionable research agenda. Activities will include facilitated discussions, feedback collection, and dissemination of the agenda. Deliverables will include a published prioritized research agenda, a communications and outreach plan, and a framework for agenda maintenance and future updates. Beneficiaries include archivists, grant funders, and leaders of standard-setting organizations.