This course provides a comprehensive introduction to archival work for those working in the field, through lectures by subject experts, group activities, and opportunities for questions and networking. It is designed to fill the knowledge gap for those who work with archives, but have little to no formal training in the field. Participants will receive readings, templates, tools of the trade, and other resources.
The Archives Society of Alberta Newsletter is published twice per year.
Vol. 43 • No. 1 Fall / Winter 2023
One of the most challenging roles of archivist is promoter, raising the profile of our work. This is often a slow process of relationship building, but sometimes there are opportunities for more formal discussions of archives with stakeholders who hold sway in recognition, support, and funding.
Winter/Spring 2023, Vol. 42, No.2
The winter is the beginning of ASA’s busiest time of year, especially those years in which we offer a conference — and this year is one of those. We have been working on a number of things. Preparing for membership renewal has been a task this year as we are working to improve our communications for new and renewing members. Our team also works hard to ensure that the membership renewal process is ready to go...
ASA acknowledges that our office is located in Treaty 6 territory, the traditional land of the Dene, Métis, Salteaux, Nakoda Sioux, Cree and Blackfoot peoples. As we are a provincial organization, our work is spread throughout all of Alberta, and as such, we recognize Treaty 7 & 8 and all Indigenous, Métis and Inuit people and their lands that our work touches.
