The Society of Florida Archivists is an
organization of individuals and institutions who share a concern for the
identification, preservation, and use of records of historical value. It
is dedicated to the dissemination of information about such records and
about sound archival methodology.
Our membership is drawn from colleges and universities,
state and local government, libraries, religious institutions, museums,
and historical societies. We work with all types of records, including not
only paper, but also photographs, maps, film, sound recordings, and
electronic records.
The goals of the Society are pursued in three broad areas:
meetings and workshops, publications,
and education. Some of what we offer
are:
The Annual Conference of
the Society, where members gather to exchange information,
keep updated
with changes in the archival profession, renew acquaintances, and visit
local repositories.http://www.florida-archivists.org/past_presidents.htm
Preconference workshops. Led by experts from all over
the country - in recent years, these have been sponsored by the Society
of American Archivists - these workshops provide a unique opportunity to
study new archival practices and technologies as well as to strengthen
present skills.
The Florida Archivist, the quarterly publication
of the Society. It highlights important accessions, upcoming meetings,
recent publications, reports on SFA activities, and includes articles
concerning archival theory, archival sites on the internet, and
preservation.
The SFA Members Listserv, provides a forum for
news and announcements, questions concerning archival issues, and
discussion of pertinent topics.