Society of American Archivists

"The history of the United States is uniquely one in which we - as individuals, as ethnic groups, as localities, as generations - continually reinvent ourselves and then, like Huck Finn, light out for new territory...Our society values the present and the future above all. And yet, from time to time, we turn back, almost in panic or desperation, to rediscover and rethink where we have come from. If we are successful as archivists, the historical record will speak for this past in a full and truthful voice. And, as a society, we will be wiser for understanding who and where we have been."
--John Fleckner

Here are some questions to think about:

What are Archives? What is Archival Work?
What is Encoded Archival Description?
Where can I volunteer to get more experience?
How can I prepare academically?
Where can I find archival jobs?
What are some archival organizations I should know about?
Should I get certified by the Academy of Certified Archivists?