MARA Blog
MARA Blog
Students in the MARA program and those interested in archives and preservation, electronic records management, information governance, and related fields are highly encouraged to visit this blog often. Managed by MARA Program Coordinator Darra Hofman and written by a current MARA student, this blog will keep you current with the MARA community and what’s happening in the profession.
Keeping Up With Career Opportunities
Published: August 18, 2022 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Throughout the fall 2022 semester, take
a look at the individual career positions being compiled into the
2023 MARA Jobs Report. Positions are being added to the jobs
folder weekly from August to November 30, 2022. The report
will be compiled and available at the beginning of the spring
2023 semester.
Jobs for RIMs Offer the Highest Salary
Published: March 24, 2022 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
MARA students can be encouraged for their
careers from the most recent data gathered for the Archives and
Records Management Jobs Analysis. Surveying 179 positions for
ARMs, RIMs, IG, and other digital positions, the jobs report
provides readers with job market insight, as follows:
MARA Guest Lecture
Building a Digital-First Archive (How Hard Could that Be?)
Published: November 15, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Building a Digital-First Archive (How Hard Could that Be?)MARA Guest Lecture
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 - 10:00AM - 11:00AM STEPHEN ABRAMS
A Tip: Use the MARA Research Library Guide for Speedy, Curated Research Sources
Published: November 2, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
MARA students are facing their culminating class projects over the next month. For first semester students who may be writing extensive research papers and projects, finding the latest and best peer-reviewed research for RIM, IG, and archives may not be easy or readily accessible outside trade journals or behind paywalls on the Internet. Matriculating students can always use a fast, liable source of the types of research requested for assignments or papers.
Meet Dr. Darra Hofman, Ph.D, J.D.
Our New MARA Program Coordinator
Published: November 2, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
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
Join Us with Dr. Shadrack Katuu for “Boundaryless Global Careers”
A Lecture for Archives and Records Management Professionals
Published: September 22, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
MARA and the iSchool are pleased to
welcome Dr. Shadrack Katuu, independent archives and records
management expert, who will present a lecture entitled
“Boundaryless Global Careers for Archives and Records Management
Professionals.” Dr. Katuu’s lecture, to be held on Tuesday,
September 28, 11 am PT, will explore the expanding global nature
of the archives and records management field.
Don’t Miss the SIG-KM Knowledge Management Symposium
Sponsored by the SJSU iSchool
Published: August 31, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
The ASIS&T Special Interest
Group on Knowledge Management is hosting a symposium
on knowledge management that could prove to
be especially useful for student researchers (MARA 285
students, for example) and others who are perfecting their
research skills. There’s still time to submit your paper
or poster!
SAA Roundup
A report on my recent attendance at the Society of American Archivist 2021 Virtual Conference
Published: August 15, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
An extraordinary virtual meeting
just wrapped up on August 6. This was my first opportunity
to attend, and as an active conference participant, I cannot be
more pleased with the enriching educational content and relevant
vendor presentations. The week was actually exhausting and packed
full of don’t-miss events. A tight schedule was complemented by
on-demand education seminars, mini-theatres, professor and
graduate student posters, and social activities.
An Exciting Opportunity
For Consultants and Entrepreneurs
Published: August 5, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Job Announcement July 28, 2021
Published: July 28, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Highlighted for you by our MARA Coordinator Darra Hofman:
Ohio University Libraries embraces a culture of
connection, empowerment and sustainability. Within the
university, the Libraries is a catalyst for research, creativity,
student success, and transformation.
Upcoming Society of American Archivist Opportunity
Become a Navigator
Published: July 19, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Attention all attendees of the 2021 virtual Annual Meeting of the Society of American Archivists!
We are currently experiencing a shortage of Navigators for the 2021 Virtual Navigator Program!
Do you want to help a colleague get oriented with attending SAA? Please consider signing up to be a Navigator. docs.google.com/forms/d/…
Scholarship Opportunity
Published: July 15, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Currently Available Scholarships
Forthcoming
2021 La ARMA Nostra Reimbursement Scholarship
AIEF Publishes New Research Report: Global Requirements for Personnel Records
Published: July 15, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
PRESS RELEASE
Foundation Publishes New Research Report
Palmyra, NJ (July 1, 2021) – “Global Requirements for Personnel Records: A Survey of Laws and Regulations” by William Saffady, Ph.D, FAI
Job Announcement
Featured Job Opportunities - June 12, 2021
Published: June 12, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Looking for a job this summer? Planning for your next iteration? Or, do you just want to keep up with the jobs outlook? Check out these exciting opportunities!
Summer Reading List – June 2021
Published: June 11, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Take advantage of your degree down-time this summer - enjoy and broaden your knowledge with a summer reading list of the latest publications and podcasts in archives and records management, information governance. Pull up the lawn chair, refill beverage, and enjoy these reading selections.
Summer Enrollment Begins April 12
MARA 284-10 Ethics for Archivists and IM Professionals
Published: April 11, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Are you ready for summer? While you are not required to take courses during the summer session, it’s a great time to expand your skills and explore new topics with electives that customize your MARA degree experience.
Current CRAs and CRMs This course has been approved for 10 continuing education credits.
Dr. Franks to Address ARMA Audiences
Learn more about Blockchain and RIM
Published: April 1, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Several students from the MARA program attended Dr.
Frank’s presentation on Blockchain and RIM at the Western
Michigan Chapter of ARMA.
To learn more about blockchain, look for upcoming MARA offerings. Follow Dr. Franks on Facebook. And, learn the newest ways that blockchain is being utilized in our field by participating in ARMA, NAGARA, and SAA events and offerings.
A Celebration of Sherlock Holmes
A New and Engaging VCARA Experience
Published: April 1, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Join in the fun at the Virtual Center for Archives and Records Administration in Second Life.
- Date: April 3, 2021
- Time: 9-11 a.m. SLT (Pacific)
- SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SJSU%20SLIS/178/182/32
Questions: Contact Dr. Pat Franks.