Comments on: Austin, Here I Come

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:16:42 +0000

Thanks for the reply Emily, I am so glad that you took the time to comment. I know what you mean about being bummed about missing SAA. I really wanted to go to last year’s conference, but just could not afford it. It is hard because you are so excited to be in the profession after your first year in school, but are also completely broke. Part of my plan this year was to present a poster then apply for the SAA travel scholarship. However, in between my application for the poster and scholarship, I was lucky enough to be hired at a place that was willing to help me with the costs associated with the conference. Because of that, I did not end up applying for the scholarship, but that is a resource to keep in mind for next year!

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:08:40 +0000

Thanks so much for the great comment and support, Lindsey. I think I am in the middle of your two SAA experiences, although I am no longer in school, I graduated so recently that I still feel a little intimidated and disconnected from the other participants. I think that feeling will dissipate, however, as the week progresses and I meet more colleagues. I will keep you posted!

By: Emily S.

Emily S. — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:36:23 +0000

Hey! The blog looks great guys. I totally identify with your above reasons. I’m sad that I won’t be going to SAA. It’s just a little too far away, maybe next year. I look forward to hearing about how it goes! Have a great time!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:48:29 +0000

I attended SAA in 2006 as a student and again in 2008 after I had been working as an archivist for about a year. They were two very different experiences, although both benefited me in the ways that I was hoping they would at the time. As a student it was inspiring to see the projects and developments at institutions around the country, but I felt very disconnected from the community aspect of SAA. In 2008 I knew more people in the field and so felt more involved and less of an outsider/newbie, and my experience with the sessions was a mixture of being overwhelmed by the limitations of my own institution and a renewed dedication to my job there. I hope you have a good time, and I’m looking forward to hearing your reactions!

This is a fantastic idea for a blog!

By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:38:08 +0000

First off, thanks for being the first commenter on NewArchivist. Secondly, that is too bad you will not be able to make it to SAA, but really cool that you will be able to attend that virtual session. Kate at ArchivesNext has a post on SAA wanting to make conference sessions available online by 2013, they must plan on it taking a while. Maybe if your meeting is successful they will speed up the timetable.

By: Angelique

Angelique — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:24:29 +0000

Love the new blog! I cannot wait for what’s to come. It should be an interesting mix coming from the four of you.

Unfortunately, I will not be in Austin next week, but I will be lucky enough to listen/watch the Business Archives Section (BAS) meeting next Wednesday via the web/phone (if it works properly). This is the first time that such a thing is being offered, so I’m excited to take part in it. A lot of companies have cut their travel budgets, so many corporate archivists are not able to make the conference. Through the help of some generous corporate sponsors, BAS was able to set up this “virtual” meeting, allowing us to watch on the internet and to listen or ask questions over the phone. Hopefully it all works!

Good luck at the conference next week and I look forward to your updates!