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.
Preserve Hollywood History as a Digital Archivist at The Amblin Hearth Archive
Digitize the Magic of Cinema—Join The Amblin Hearth Archive
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, June 6th, 2025
The Amblin Hearth Archive in Los Angeles is seeking a Digital Archivist to join their team. This full-time, non-exempt position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of film history and digital preservation.Archives Gig
Records Management Specialist for Government Agency (Remote)
Shape the Future of Government Archives—From Your Home Office
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, May 30th, 2025
Strategic Solutions International is seeking a Records Management Specialist to support a long-term government agency contract. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to work on high-impact federal records projects from wherever you are.
Beverly Hills Seeks Records & Archives Manager to Lead the City’s Information Future
Preserve the Past. Lead the Present. Shape Beverly Hills’ Archival Future
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, May 23rd, 2025
Ready to lead a world-class city into the future of records management? The City of Beverly Hills is hiring a Records and Archives Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of city records—from creation and retention to digitization and public access.
Remote Work: PT Digital Archivist, Curationist
Preserve Culture Digitally: Join Curationist’s Mission from Anywhere.
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, May 16th, 2025
Curationist, a nonprofit dedicated to making global cultural heritage accessible to all, is hiring a Part-Time Digital Archivist to join their remote team. If you’re passionate about archives, open access, and digital preservation, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact from anywhere.
Retro Revival: GOG Joins Europe’s Largest Game Preservation Effort
Saving Pixels and Play: GOG Levels Up Game Preservation
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, June 6th, 2025
Gamers and preservationists, rejoice!
GOG (Good Old Games) has officially joined the European Federation of Video Game Archives, Museums, and Preservation (EFGAMP)—a powerhouse alliance of cultural institutions and memory champions.
Charleston Cemetery Goes Digital to Preserve Black History
Restoring Stories, Not Just Stones: Charleston’s Past Goes Digital
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, May 30th, 2025
Charleston cemetery gets digital preservation to honor and preserve black history
Tucked away in the heart of Charleston, a quiet but powerful preservation effort is unfolding. The Charleston Humane and Friendly Society Cemetery, founded in 1856, is one of the city’s oldest historically Black cemeteries—and it’s now being digitally preserved for generations to come.
VDA to engage INTACH to preserve its documents and maps
Preserving the Past to Guide Varanasi’s Future
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, May 23rd, 2025
Varanasi’s Hidden Histories Get a Second Life Through Preservation Partnership
In the ancient city of Varanasi, history is etched into every street, structure, and—soon—every document. The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has announced a new collaboration with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) to conserve over seven decades’ worth of archival materials, including documents and maps dating back to 1950.
International Archives Week 2025 is coming up!
Empowering Access, Elevating Voices, Preserving the Future.
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, May 16th, 2025
Mark your calendars— International Archives Week 2025 is just around the corner, and this year’s theme promises to inspire! From June 2–8, archivists and information professionals around the globe will come together under the banner of “Stronger Archives Through Collaboration”, celebrating the powerful role of archives in shaping inclusive, connected communities.
Director, Records Management for Mastercard
Position is full time and remote
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, May 2nd, 2025
Looking to shape the future of information governance on a global scale? Mastercard is hiring a Director of Records Management to lead its enterprise-wide strategy—all from the comfort of a remote office. This senior role offers the chance to oversee compliance, streamline records systems, and drive innovation in a major financial institution. With a salary range up to $150K, it’s a prime opportunity for experienced records professionals ready to make a big impact in a high-stakes, high-visibility environment.
US Army Initiates Massive Digital Overhaul
Estimated minimum savings of $89 million
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, May 2nd, 2025
US Army Initiates Massive Digital Overhaul
Estimated minimum savings of $89 million
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, May 2nd, 2025
US Army Initiates Massive Digital Overhaul
Estimated minimum savings of $89 million
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, May 2nd, 2025
Preserving AI
Future scholars will need an enduring digital record of AI technology
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, April 25th, 2025
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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Future Friday – University Records Manager Opportunity at Texas A&M!
Full-Time on College Station, TX campus
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, April 25th, 2025
For this week’s Future Friday submission, Texas A&M University is seeking a Records Manager to lead the university-wide Records Management Team
Call for Proposals: 2025 Society of Georgia Archivists Annual Meeting
Deadline for proposal submissions is May 30, 2025.
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, April 19th, 2025
Meeting held at Middle Georgia State University in Macon, Georgia on Thursday, October 2, 2025
Paid Information Governance Internship Opportunity at JEA!
Closing Date: Mar 31, 2025, 8:59:00 PM EST
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, March 18th, 2025
JEA is seeking students for our paid 2025 Summer Internship Program. Students selected to participate in our Internship Program will have an opportunity to gain real world, on-the-job experience, and network with business professionals to develop valuable leadership, professional etiquette and presentation skills.
Nuclear Information and Records Management Association (NIRMA) Scholarship 2025
Application deadline extended to March 31st!
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, March 18th, 2025
The winner will be celebrated at the NIRMA Symposium (held in St. Augustine, FL July 28-30, 2025).
Scholarship Mission:
To spread awareness of Nuclear Records and Information Management (RIM) as a career path to draw talent toward the nuclear industry with a sustainable scholarship that can be offered annually.
Eligibility:
National Archives Summer 2025 Voluntary Internship Opportunities
Multiple locations, deadline is 3/28/25
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, March 18th, 2025
A voluntary internship is an occupational experience designed to complement your formal academic training. Although these internships are unpaid, they can be completed for academic credit or internship requirements required by your school.
This is a unique chance to complement your students’ academic training with real-world experience. Although our internships are unpaid, they can be completed for academic credit or to fulfill internship or service hour requirements.