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Join the SCA Strategic Planning Task Force after lunch on Thursday, April 3. We'll be reviewing the results of the 2024 member-wide survey, discussing recommendations for future directions for the organization, and soliciting member feedback. We hope to talk with you soon.
All tours are scheduled for Wednesday, April 2 and each tour will be no longer than 2 hours. Sites include the Autry Resources Center, Burbank Historical Society, Disney Archives, NBC Universal and Warner Bros. Corporate Archives. Detailed descriptions of each tour can be found on the Repository Tours webpage.
All tours will include standing and walking. All sites are wheelchair accessible unless otherwise noted. For those who require any special accommodations can note their needs in the tour registration form.
In addition, unless noted otherwise, there is no easy or quick public transit route to these locations from the conference hotel. Driving or using ride-share is the most viable option.
The 2025 SCA AGM Gourmet Night will be held on Thursday, April 3.
Gourmet Night is a fun opportunity to connect with others in the archival profession who you may not already know. Sign up here to join others for dinner on Thursday, April 3rd at 7pm. The shared spreadsheet will be available online through March 31st. In-person sign-ups will also be available at the conference. All costs are the responsibility of the attendees.
The restaurants to choose from include Idle Hour, Laurel Tavern, Don Cuco, SunCafe Organic, Jon & Vinny’s, Vitello’s, The Smoke House, and The Front Yard
The Board of Directors of the Society of California Archivists stands by our colleagues at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) during this chaotic and uncertain time. With the unprecedented firing of the Archivist of the United States; the sudden removal of DEI programs, documentation, and guidance across federal agencies; and the threat of widespread federal layoffs; we call on Congress and the courts to protect the vital, nonpartisan role of NARA and uphold the rule of law.
Political interference into NARA's work threatens the transparency and integrity of our nation's documentary heritage.Central to SCA’s core values is the “belief that public notice should be given before removal of any online government information” and a “commitment to offer users free access to information without discrimination.” If you want to learn more about current efforts to preserve public government data, please see the Data Rescue Resource Guide compiled by SCA’s Labor Advocacy and Public Policy Committee.
This is a constantly evolving situation, but your voice matters! We urge SCA members and fellow archivists to support our colleagues at NARA by contacting legislators and pushing for accountability, transparency, and support for the important work that they do to “preserve, protect, and share the historical records of the United States to promote public inquiry and strengthen democratic participation.”
In solidarity,
Board of Directors of the Society of California Archivists
Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the catastrophic fires in Southern California. At this point we don't know the extent to which our local archives and cultural heritage institutions have been affected, but we will be monitoring the situation and sharing any additional resources as they become available. Please share your own news and resources on the West_arch listserv or by tagging us on social media so that we can repost:
Sincerely,
SCA Board
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