Welcome to MARACFounded in 1972, MARAC is a vibrant, volunteer-run organization welcoming archivists who live and work in the mid-Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. MARAC is focused on our members' needs and interests. We strive to provide MARAC members affordable archival education, encourage diversity and inclusion in the profession, foster collegiality among archivists, and support archival advocacy throughout the mid-Atlantic region. MARAC membership offers a wealth of benefits and service opportunities. To learn more, check out our Membership page or contact us. We look forward to working with you! Sincerely AnnouncementsSince 2006, MARAC has given deserving members of the organization the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). The DSA Committee is now seeking nominations for our next deserving MARAC member! The Distinguished Service Award is given to a MARAC member who has made significant contributions to the furtherance of MARAC and the archival profession. This recognition is accompanied by a $400 honorarium, provided through the generosity of Hollinger Metal Edge, Inc. Nominations are due January 31st. Visit the DSA webpage for details and nomination form. MARAC is now on LinkedIn! Connect with us there to stay up to date on the comings and goings of our organization and its various caucuses and committees. We'll share news and updates there and look forward to connecting with our fellow MARAC-ers. You can find us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/mid-atlantic-regional-archives-conference. The Fall 2024 (Vol. 53, No. 4) issue of the Mid-Atlantic Archivist is now available! Discover how the August Wilson Archive at the University of Pittsburgh Library System connects with the broader community. Read about plans for the David C. Driskell Center to establish an institutional archive. Learn about useful traits for solo archivists and go behind-the-scenes of planning a MARAC conference. Have an idea, concern, or proposal for MARAC? Use this form to submit your comments to the Steering Committee. Submissions are discussed by Steering under New Business at the next scheduled committee meeting after the date of submission. The membership form for this year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) is available online at Membership 2024-2025 or for download HERE. Questions? Contact [email protected]. New on the Blog |