MARA Blog: Webcasts
Webinar: Bringing AI to the Archives and Archival Theory to AI
Published: November 2, 2026 by Patrick Hutchinson
Please join us for the ICA webinar ICA/InterPARES Webinar – Bringing AI to the Archives and Archival Theory to AI. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at 17:00 CET (Paris time). Registration is in the link:
Interview: Federal records officers see need for automation, collaboration across agencies
Published: October 31, 2026
When Ron Swecker took on the role of records officer at the Department of Transportation in 2012, he had little background in records and information management.
Swecker had managed information systems and worked on several e-gov initiatives. But in order to learn more about his new role, he attended trainings offered through the National Archives and Records Administration, as well as industry conferences and seminars on records management.
Preserving the Past, Leading the Future: NAGARA 2025
Check out this year's NAGARA annual conference!
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, June 13th, 2025
In a world where records are born digital, laws shift fast, and trust in information is more vital than ever, the role of archivists and records managers has never been more critical—or more exciting.
That’s why the 2025 NAGARA Annual Conference is one event you can’t afford to miss.
Taming the Third-Party Risk Beast: A Webinar You Don’t Want to Miss
Join Dr, Thomas Lee with ISAC on June 20th, 2025
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, June 13th, 2025
Data breaches don’t just happen—they accumulate. And in today’s hyper-connected digital ecosystem, your biggest risk might not be your internal systems, but the sheer number of vendors and partners you rely on.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How many third parties is too many?”, then mark your calendar for June 20, 2025.
IAW2025 Webinar – Access and Integrity in the Digital Age: Archives, AI, and Authenticity
Truth in the Time of Algorithms - June 12th!
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, June 9th, 2025
As generative AI and deepfakes reshape the information landscape, what becomes of authenticity in archives? That’s the provocative heart of the International Archives Week 2025 webinar hosted by the ICA: “Access and Integrity in the Digital Age: Archives, AI, and Authenticity.”
ARMA InfoNEXT 2025: Where Information Governance Meets Innovation
April 28-30, 2025 in Savannah, GA - Webinars available!
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, April 25th, 2025
From April 28–30, 2025, the historic JW Marriott Plant Riverside District in Savannah, GA, will host ARMA InfoNEXT 2025, a premier gathering for information governance (IG) professionals. This event is set to explore the evolving landscape of IG, focusing on the integration of emerging technologies and the advancement of best practices.MultiBriefs+8infonext.arma.org+8MultiBriefs+8
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Progressing Your Program Along the ARMA IG Maturity Model, Presented with ARMA International
January 30, 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM PST
Published: January 29, 2025 by Andy Wiegert
Curious where your program stands on the ARMA IG Maturity Model? Ready to take actionable steps to advance to the next level? Don’t miss this upcoming webinar, co-hosted by ARMA and Access, designed to give you the tools and insights you need to elevate your Information Governance (IG) program.
GovAI Coalition Summit
December 4th and 5th at the Convention Center in San Jose, CA
Published: November 6, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
The GovAI Coalition membership includes 600+ public servants from 250 local, county and state governments representing approximately 150 million Americans across the nation. The coalition is united in their mission to promote responsible and purposeful AI in the public sector.
Attendees will discover cutting-edge AI trends, ethical practices, data management, and practical applications in public safety, transit, and local government, while exploring inclusive adoption and innovative policy development.
Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) Summit 2024
November 7th and 8th, 2024
Published: November 6, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Transformation: Leveraging Technology for Workforce Development and Social and Community Impact
The Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) reimagines its annual convening and launches, PIT-UN Summit 2024, the marquee event for public interest technologists from across academia, government, civil society, and industry.
About PIT-UN
Data Feminism for AI: A Talk by Lauren Klein
On Campus - Thursday, October 17, 2024 3 pm to 5 pm
The MARA department is proud to co-sponsor an on campus event with Dr. Lauren Klein TOMORROW! Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Lauren Klein in the new SJSU Digital Humanities Center. The development and use of artificial intelligence has become a hot button topic all over the world. How we use and collect data becomes the foundation for data storytelling. But, is this all okay? What is data? How is it being collected? What can we do about this? Are there innovative and ethical ways to use our data within the development of artificial intelligence?
ARMA Infocon 2024 in “Space City”!
October 14-16, 2024 in Houston TX
Published: September 26, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Vital Info:
When:October 14-16, 2024
Where:George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010
United States
Questions? Contact:ARMA Conference Customer Service
conference@armaintl.org
2024 National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair
Friday, September 27, 2024
Published: September 26, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
The National Cybersecurity Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cybersecurity Community are hosting the eighth annual National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair.
SAS 2024 Annual Section Meeting recording available!
SAS 2024 Annual Meeting recording in link
Published: August 27, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
If you missed the SAA Solo Archivists Section (SAS) annual section meeting on July 22, or just want to rewatch the announcements or Allison Bundy’s interesting and informative deep dive into implementing ArchivEra at her repository, the recording is now available!
Global Horizons: Exploring Study Abroad and PhD Opportunities in Archival Science
Date: March 5, 2024 Time: 10 am central time
Published: March 4, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Join the Society of American Archivists’ Archival Educators and International Archival Affairs Sections for a discussion on international education! Global Horizons: Exploring Study Abroad and PhD Opportunities in Archival Science will be an informational and conversational session about two international aspects of archival higher education: Study Abroad, and PhD programs around the world.
Global Horizons: Exploring Study Abroad and PhD Opportunities in Archival Science
Privacy maturity requires information governance maturity
Dr Darra Hofman, San Jose State University
Join SJSU's own Dr. Hofman in a webinar
Published: March 4, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
San Jose State University School of Information assistant professor and Masters of Archives and Records Administration program coordinator Dr Darra Hofman joins Anthony and Kris to discuss their research into the relationship between privacy and transparency from the perspective of recordkeeping.
SAA – IAAS Archival Landscapes Seminar Series
Date and time: Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 12-1pm Eastern Daylight Time
Published: February 29, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Archival Landscapes is a virtual seminar series of the International Archival Affairs Section of the Society of American Archivists. In each seminar, an international guest speaker introduces participants to the issues and advancements in their local context, describing the history, operating environment, and unique aspects of archival practice in their country.
February Indigenizing Archives through Digital Sovereignty, Digital Culture, and Language Preservation
MARA Webinar - Thurs Feb 1, 2024 12:00pm – 2:00pm (PST)
Published: January 22, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Jerrid Lee Miller is a Cherokee Nation citizen, US Army veteran and the current Language Archivist for the Cherokee Nation Language Department. He is working in tandem with both the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in developing a shared digital repository that will focus on language preservation and revitalization efforts for their shared digital materials.
Applying Archival Knowledge to Born-Digital Cultures with James Hodges
MARA Webinar - Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:30pm – 1:30pm (PST)
Published: January 19, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
James A. Hodges studies the history of computing and software interfaces, with a particular interest in digital archives and preservation. He is currently Assistant Professor in the School of Information at San José State University, as well as Senior Fellow in the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography at Rare Book School (University of Virginia), and Senior Book Reviews Editor for Information & Culture journal.
Internship Position
Preparing Files for Placement in San Jose State Special Collections
Published: October 19, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Internship Position
Seeking help to prepare the files of labor and environmental history of Silicon Valley for placement into the San Jose State University Archives