MARA Blog

Media Monday: Desert Data and Digital Horizons: My Takeaways from ARMA Infocon 2025

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:04:00 +0000

Phoenix proved the heat isn’t just in the weather — it’s in the ideas.

Published by Andrew Wiegert, October 27th, 2025

At ARMA InfoCon 2025 last week, I was proud to represent my school, San Jose State University, as a student ambassador along with assisting at the SJSU booth, engaging with colleagues interested in pursuing professional education or partnering with SJSU for internships and postgraduate opportunities for students. I had a great time engaging with current friends and new ones! Thanks to ARMA for helping to make this possible and for the experience.

Celebrating Archives Month 2025: The Power of Collaboration

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:37:00 +0000

October is Archives Month - a time to honor the people and institutions preserving our history.

Published by Andrew Wiegert, October 1st, 2025

Every October, archivists across the country celebrate American Archives Month. This national event recognizes the essential role archives play in documenting our shared past and shaping the future of access to information. From California’s own Archives Crawl to the Society of American Archivists’ focus on collaboration, this month highlights the importance of both preserving collections and building connections.

Archivist Position at Southern University’s John B. Cade Library

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:51:00 +0000

Preserve history at Southern University — archivist role open.

Published by Andrew Wiegert, October 17th, 2025

Happy Future Friday! To close out the week, we showcase a professional-level job posting in archives, records management, or digital preservation. While these positions may be a step beyond where you are now, they’re meant to inspire you to think about your future trajectory – the skills, certifications, and experiences that will get you there.

The California State Archives now has Graduate Internship positions available!

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:52:00 +0000

Apply by: August 31, 2025

Published by Andrew Wiegert, August 21st, 2025

Report – 2025 NAGARA Conference in OKC

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:34:00 +0000

My reflections on attending my first social gathering of (largely) introverts

Published by Andrew Wiegert, August 9th, 2025

NY State Museum Appoints First Woman Director

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:46:00 +0000

Historic leadership for a museum rooted in history

Published by Andrew Wiegert, August 15th, 2025

Preserving the Past, Leading the Future: NAGARA 2025

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:53:00 +0000

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

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:47:00 +0000

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.

Preserving AI

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:29:00 +0000

Future scholars will need an enduring digital record of AI technology

Published by: Andrew Wiegert, April 25th, 2025

Future Friday – University Records Manager Opportunity at Texas A&M!

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:25:00 +0000

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

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 23:33:00 +0000

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!

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:14:00 +0000

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

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:57:00 +0000

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

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:22:00 +0000

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.

Scholarship Opportunity: Northwest Archivists: MARA Academic Advising

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:16:00 +0000

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!

February is Information Governance Month!!!

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:22:00 +0000

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

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:57:00 +0000

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!

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:40:00 +0000

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!

Can You Read Cursive Handwriting? The National Archives Wants Your Help

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:15:00 +0000

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!

andrew.wiegert@sjsu.edu — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:43:00 +0000

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.