Leadership Opportunity: Join The PLASC Steering Committee (2025-2026)!

The SAA Public Library Archives and Special Collections Section (PLASC) has been working to raise awareness of, and advocate for, the unique collections, staff, and work of public library archives and special collections. Some of our projects have included hosting coffee chats, managing and updating microsite resources, writing and publishing to the section blog, and collaborating with other sections to create holistic programming.

Students, new professionals, and mid-career welcome! Open to all who value and advocate for historical collections.  

Available positions for 2024-2025:

• Co-chair (2 year term, elected)
• Secretary (1 year term, elected)
• Webmaster (1 year term, appointed)
• At-Large Committee Member (2 year term, appointed)

Candidates must be members of both SAA and PLASC at the time of nomination. If interested, please submit the following materials to Committee Co-Chair: [email protected]

• Name, job title, and institution or background in archives (1 sentence)
• Position for which you are seeking election
• Brief bio
• Headshot (optional)
• Candidate statement: Please provide a one or two paragraph candidate statement that expresses why you are interested in a position with the Public Library Archives and Special Collections Section.

Candidate materials must be sent by May 23rd. Final ballot information will be sent to SAA by June 2. Ballots open for voting on June 25.

Time commitment is approximately 3 hours/month, including attendance at a virtual monthly meeting. SAA Annual Meeting attendance is NOT required. A more detailed description of our section and specific rolles can be found on the Public Library Archives & Special Collections microsite. Please reach out with any questions!