Membership
Joining the Society of Archivists
What is the Society?
The Society of Archivists is the recognised professional body for archivists, archive conservators and records managers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Through its members it is committed to working for high standards in the provision of and care of archives and effective management of record systems including the retrieval of information from them.
What does it do?
- It represents the interests of the profession nationally in discussions with central and local government, with allied information professionals and with the user community.
- It sets standards of professional conduct including mantaining a professional register.
- It provides, monitors and develops training for present and future members of the profession.
- It promotes the exchange of expertise and experience among its members.
- It markets the skills of its members.
Benefits of Membership
- A regular illustrated Newsletter containing up to date reports of matters of professional importance, sections on conservation, records management, specialist repositories, education and training, film and sound archives and computing and a calendar of events
- A regular Journal for coverage of professional issues ingreater depth and reviews of recent publications
- A fortnightly circular of employment opportunities most of which are not advertised in the national press
- A range of publications offered at reduced prices to members
- A regular series of Best Practice Guidelines provided free of charge to all members
- A regular Training Digest with details of relevant training courses available within and without the Society
- Free membership of one of the special interest groups
Individual Membership
There are four categories of individual membership:
Student Members
For any person undertaking studies in full-time, part-time or distance learning. Download a student membership application form here.
Full Members
For archivists, archive conservators, records managers, archive education officers, archive assistants, record clerks and other staff. Download a full membership application form here.
Affiliate Members
Any individual can join this grade of membership provided that they are not qualified to join as full members of the Society (i.e. they are not in paid employment in an archive). Individuals elected to this grade enjoy most of the full benefits of Society membership. Download an affiliate membership application form here.
Overseas
For any individuals who are permanently resident abroad. Download an overseas membership application form here.
Subscription Rates for 2007/2008
Institutional Affiliation
The Society's membership has always consisted of a blend of individuals working on such diverse fields as education, banking, transport, pharmeceuticals, central and local government, brewing and the churches. Over the years, a whole range of services have been developed for the benefit of these members and now, with the introduction of a category Institutional Affiliate, organisations can not only benefit from the existing services but also gain from a wide range of other facilities specially designed for our Affiliates.
In addition to the benefits enjoyed by individual members, Affiliated organisations enjoy discounted rates for commercial advertising in all of the Society's publications; discounted rates for exhibiting products and services at the Society Conference, Trade Fairs and other similiar events.
Download an institutional affiliate membership application form here.
For further information about joining the Society of Archivists, please contact the Membership Administrator: Lorraine Logan
Society of Archivists
Prioryfield House, 20 Canon Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1SW
Tel. 01823 327077
E-mail: membership@archives.org.uk
Last modified 29/03/2008
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