Author Archives: Danna C. Bell

We Are SAA!

Posted on September 11, 2013 | 1 comment

It’s been a very interesting transition becoming president of the Society of American Archivists. I joke about my second full time job and the joys of balancing my paid position with my unpaid one. I have people genuflecting and asking if they should call me “Madame President”. (I tell them to just call me “Danna”) I also hear from people who think that I am SAA and that they have no voice in the activities and plans of the Society. I am here to tell you that is absolutely incorrect. Continue reading →

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Posted in Annual Meeting, Annual Meeting Task Force, Member Needs, Member Satisfaction

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Internships, Privilege and SAA: A Council Member Responds

Posted on August 22, 2013 | 5 comments

Michelle Light is the Director of Special Collections at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She is also a second year member of SAA Council.  Though her comments in response to the discussion of Jackie Dooley’s presidential address are a bit long, they are thoughtful and detailed and compelling. I hope you will read and comment. Continue reading →

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Posted in Annual Meeting, Member Needs, Member Satisfaction, Strategic priorities

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