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.
Summer Internship Opportunity in the Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, CA
An opportunity for your career to take off!
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, March 13th, 2025
Stand out to employers and launch your career with Career Academy.
In case you missed it...(Email on Feb 17th for current MARA students)
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, March 13th, 2025
Dear MARA student,
In early February 2025, you received an email invitation to join Coursera Career Academy as part of a free subscription provided to you by the School of Information.
Students join to…
Practice new skills via Guided Projects using the latest industry tools—no downloads or software installation required.
Meet employer expectations by completing industry-relevant courses aligned to their role.
The DPOE-N is now Accepting Funding Requests from Emerging Professionals!
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until December 2028
Published by: Andrew Wiegert, February 24th, 2025
The Opportunity: The Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Network (DPOE-N) is now accepting funding requests on a rolling basis until December 2028! We are interested in hearing from both individuals and institutions who are looking to enhance their digital preservation capacities, and emerging professionals with an interest in digital preservation.
Scholarship Opportunity: Northwest Archivists: MARA Academic Advising
Apply by April 1, 2025
Published by: Andrew Wiegert February 17th, 2025
If you happen to be a graduate student in the Northwest, or if you know someone who is pursuing a career in archives, then check out the Northwest Archivists’ Student-at-Large Scholarship program! This opportunity provides $500 and a one-year NWA membership to support graduate students in the region as they explore or advance their aspirations in archival work. No NWA membership is required to apply!
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.
February is Information Governance Month!!!
Let's celebrate and raise awareness!
Published: January 29, 2025 by Andy Wiegert
February is considered “Information Governance Month” because the third Thursday of February is designated as “Global Information Governance Day” (GIGD), which aims to raise awareness about the importance of information governance practices across organizations.
Nominations Open for SAA 2025 Awards and Scholarships
The deadline for submitting a nomination or application is February 28, 2025
Published: January 29, 2025 by Andy Wiegert
Are you excellent? Do you know someone who is? Do you know someone who would nominate either you or that someone for the aforementioned excellence?
Welp, now’s your chance!
The Society of American Archivists annually recognizes leaders and achievers in the field of archives. SAA offers a variety of professional recognitions and financial assistance through an awards competition, student scholarships, and the naming of Fellows.
2025 NAGARA Annual Conference Travel Scholarship Application Now Open!
Applications will be accepted through Monday, March 31, 2025
Published: January 28, 2025 by Andy Wiegert
NAGARA is thrilled to announce that our Travel Scholarship application is now open! Over $14,000 in scholarships are available this year! Scholarships range from full-conference support (registration + travel/lodging) to registration-only assistance or supplemental lodging aid!
ARMA Intl: Progressing Your Program Along the ARMA IG Maturity Model
Thursday, January 30, 2025 1:00 PM EST
Published: January 28, 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.
Speakers:
-Jennifer Millett – Vice President of Event Strategy and Partnerships, ARMA International
-Jamie Greenstein – Senior Marketing Manager, Access
Can You Read Cursive Handwriting? The National Archives Wants Your Help
Become a Smithsonian Digital Volunteer and help make historical documents and biodiversity data more accessible.
Published: January 22, 2025 by Andy Wiegert
Become a Volunpeer for the Smithsonian! #Volunpeer
Since June of 2013, the Smithsonian’s community of “volunpeers” have collaboratively transcribed and reviewed over a million pages of field notes, diaries, ledgers, logbooks, currency proof sheets, photo albums, manuscripts, biodiversity specimen labels, and historic audio recordings
Four Travel Award Opportunities to attend ARCHIVES * RECORDS 2025!
Deadline - February 28, 2025
Published: January 16, 2025 by Andy Wiegert
Are you looking for financial assistance to attend ARCHIVES * RECORDS 2025 in Anaheim, California? There are four travel award opportunities available to help with registration, transportation, and lodging costs while attending the SAA Annual Meeting. See descriptions and requirements of individual awards below.
Nominations will be accepted until February 28, 2025.
Nominate yourself or a colleague for SAA’s Emerging Leader Award!
The deadline is February 28, 2025
Published: January 16, 2025 by Andy Wiegert
Purpose:
Are you in the early stages of an archives career (2-10 years of experience) and demonstrate excellence in leadership? Do you have an archives colleague that exhibits great leadership skills? Please consider nominating them or yourself for the Society of American Archivists’ Mark A. Greene Emerging Leader Award.
Award Criteria:
UCSB AI Institute for Agent-based Cyber Threat Intelligence and Operation (ACTION) Summer Graduate Fellowship opportunity!
Application deadline: February 16, 2025
Published: January 16, 2025 by Andy Wiegert
Organization summary:
The ACTION Institute is a nexus for educational institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry by training the next-generation cybersecurity workforce and transitioning novel AI-powered technology into real-world security operations.
Important Dates:
Application deadline - February 16, 2025
Internship dates - June 22 – August 15, 2025
Society of American Archivists – F. Gerald Ham and Elise Ham Scholarship
Due date - February 28, 2025
Published: January 16, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Description:
The F. Gerald Ham and Elsie Ham Scholarship is available to graduate students pursuing studies in professional archival studies. To be considered for this award, you must have completed at least three credit hours of graduate study. Selection is based on academic merit, past performance in archival studies, and a faculty member’s assessment of the student’s prospects for contributing to the archives profession.
The Society of California Archivists (SCA) is now accepting applications for the James V. Mink Scholarship!
Applications will be accepted through January 27, 2025.
Published: December 19, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
The Mission:
The Mink Scholarship provides financial support for an archival studies student or recent graduate to attend the 2025 SCA Annual General Meeting (AGM), plus a pre-conference workshop. James V. Mink was the first president of the Society of California Archivists, and a long-serving archivist at the University of California, Los Angeles. He was a passionate advocate of archival education.
The Scholarship:
MARA Faculty Friday Profile – Rae Lynn Haliday (Part Two!)
Published: December 20, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Part 2: With her impeccable leadership skills, Rae Lynn turns records management into an adventure worth roaring about.
MARA Faculty Friday Profile – Rae Lynn Haliday
Part one of a two part interview!
Published: December 20, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Part 1: Rae Lynn has spent her career ensuring the zoo and its records are well-organized—paws-itively perfect!
Rae Lynn Haliday’s unique career journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Her journey illustrates the power of adaptability and dedication to lifelong learning, which is a keystone of the MARA field.
DJCF/SWCF College Scholarship Award Opportunities
Applications due by January 31, 2025
Published: December 11, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Archives Department Intern, Special Collections Boston Public Library, (Boston, MA)
Spring Semester - 2025
Published: December 6, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Greetings MARA compatriots! Here is another cool opportunity to build your experience with an established institution in Boston. Especially great for those who have an interest in libraries as well.
2025 Eudora Welty Research Fellowship Opportunity!
Applications are due by March 7, 2025
Published by: Andrew Wiegert December 3rd, 2024
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is accepting applications for the 2024 Eudora Welty Research Fellowship, 2024 Medgar and Myrlie Evers Research Fellowship, and inaugural Religion in Mississippi History Fellowship.