Looking for a way to expand your network, get involved in the archives community, and stay current in the field?

Interested in, or had experience with, issues of privacy and confidentiality in the archival setting?

Please consider joining the Privacy & Confidentiality Section Steering Committee.

 

OPEN POSITIONS:

Section Vice Chair (1 position, 3-year term: July 2026 – July 2029)

Duties: Vice chairs are elected annually for a three-year term, serving in year one as Vice Chair, year two as Chair, and year three as Past Chair. Chairs lead the Section by directing activities, organizing annual meeting and elections, liaising with external bodies, appointing committees, and managing administrative matters.

Steering Committee Member (2 positions, 2-year term: July 2026 – July 2028)

Duties: Steering committee members are integral to the work of the section by supporting the sections goals, co-planning/running section activities and events, rounding up relevant information into monthly News Roundups, and joining monthly section discussions. They support co-chairs in leading the Section and provide valuable input and feedback. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• SAA members in good standing.
• Though not required, it would be helpful for candidates to have an interest in, and/or experience navigating privacy and confidentiality in an archival setting.

TIME COMMITMENT

Approximately 4–8 hours per month, including a monthly Section group meeting. (Note: Attending the SAA Annual Meeting is not required for service.)

NOMINATION PROCESS

Self-nominations are strongly encouraged! To submit a nomination (including self-nominations), please use our NOMINATION FORM.

*DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS*: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

If you have any questions, please email:

Leslie Schuyler, Chair  Leslie.Schuyler@lakesideschool.org