Category Archives: Announcements

Job Posting: Conservator at Summerlee Conservation Lab, Texas State Library and Archives Commission

TSLAC has extended the closing date on its conservator position in Austin to May 30, 2025 if anyone is interested. If you know someone who meets the minimum requirements, please let them know about the opening. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has an opening for this full-time position: Conservator (Curator IV) – $6,250-$7,084 monthly.

The conservator manages the daily activities of the well-equipped book and paper Summerlee Conservation Lab at TSLAC and performs complex treatments on rare and unique archival and library materials in accordance with the AIC code of ethics. This position develops and monitors work procedures for the unit, establishes priorities, and makes treatment decisions. The conservator is called on to assist with outreach and educational programs, preservation planning and surveys, emergency response, and environmental control. This position may also instruct and monitor interns, students, or volunteers assigned to assist with conservation tasks. Learn about the work undertaken in our conservation lab at our TSLAC Conservation blog, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/conservation/.

To review this job posting go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs

Let the Digitization Games Begin!

Hi AHA!
AHA is hosting its first free online international digitization game event, facilitated by Sean Macmillan of King’s College London on Friday, August 23rd from 10 am – 11:30 am.  The theme for this gaming event is Digital Preservation!
A little bit about our facilitator Sean Macmillan.
“Sean Macmillan is a digital collections manager based in King’s College London. His background is in archives, and has previously worked for the University of London, University of Oxford, Liverpool Hope University, and a family private estate. He has a passion for games and learning, and has organized a number of digital preservation games events in the past two years”
If you are an expert in digital preservation or want to build a better understanding and awareness of best practice in a fun and friendly environment, then please join us! As this is the first time hosting a Digital Preservation Game event, seating is limited.  To sign up, use the link below.   Deadline to sign up is August 20th.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12qMlIVBPCbNvXg6hM-rXyXPgLjbskDqR4YCvYFmnLIQ/edit?usp=sharing

Hope to see you there!

RESCHEDULED DATE: Bayou City Policing History Harvest Day, June 1st 10am-2pm

UPDATE: The Bayou City Policing History Harvest Day has a new time and date, with a revised schedule.

New rescheduled time and date: June 1st, 10 am to 2 pm.

Scanning and Digitization of Artifacts and Collecting Oral Histories: 10 am to 1 pm

Film followed by Q&A- Un Trip: raúlrsalinas and The Poetry of Liberation at 1 pm.

You are invited to come share your stories at the Bayou City Policing – History Harvest Day at the Leonel J. Castillo Community Center. A history harvest is an event devoted to recording and preserving the records of the community. In this case, we encourage you to bring your stories, photographs, newspaper clippings, and personal artifacts from your family records. This History Harvest aims to collect stories and artifacts about the historical relationship between Mexican American/Latinx communities and the Houston Police Department. Our hope is to collect stories that emphasize instances of conflict and cooperation.

Select recorded interview excerpts and scans from the Harvest will be included within the organizers’ digital repository. Once scanned, the original photos and documents will be returned to the patron. In addition, high-quality scans of the artifacts will be provided to community members to reproduce prints and preserve the original photos/documents.

In partnership with the Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage, the Collective of Progressive Educators (COPE), and Mario A. Salinas at the Leonel Castillo Community Center, we are inviting la gente de Houston to come and share your stories and experiences. the door is open to the community, activists, students, educators, archivists, researchers, advocates, and law enforcement. We will also be screening Raúl r salinas and the Poetry of Liberation Documentary Film followed by a Q&A with the Austin-based filmmakers.

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Nominations open for 2024 THRAB Archival Awards

Do you know an outstanding archivist, archive, or related organization? Nominate them for the 2024 THRAB Archival Awards!

These annual awards honor archival institutions, programs, and individuals in Texas for their service to the profession. The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board grants awards in the categories of excellence, advocacy, and distinguished service. Nominations will be accepted through June 20. Learn more: www.tsl.texas.gov/archivalaward

TARO April 2024 News and Notes on TARO Today!

TARO April 2024 News and Notes are up on TARO Today! Catch up with TARO, get ready for the TARO Brown Bag at the Society of Southwest Archivists (SSA) Virtual Annual Meeting, and consider volunteering for a committee.

https://sites.utexas.edu/taro/2024/04/23/taro-april-2024-news-and-notes/

TARO (Texas Archival Resources Online) makes descriptions of the rich archival, manuscript, and museum collections in repositories across the state available to the public. The site consists of the collection descriptions or “finding aids” that archives, libraries, and museums create to assist users in locating information in their collections.  Explore TARO at https://txarchives.org.

Slide graphic announcing AHA! 2024 Program Schedule. We are busy filling out the year with events, professional development opportunities, repository tours, and get-togethers. # View the schedule on houstonarchivists.org. Leave a comment in the spreadsheet if you have any questions or suggestions.

2024 AHA! Program Schedule

The 2024 programming schedule is available.

We are busy filling out the year with events, professional development opportunities, repository tours, and get-togethers all over the Houston and Southeast TX area. We’ve already had 2 events this year and planning many more. Hope to see y’all soon!

See the Schedule

Leave a comment in the spreadsheet if you have any questions or suggestions.

Donate $3 & Get a Glitter Sticker

✨Back by popular demand!✨ Our “Old, Weird Houston” stickers have been re-issued in a special glitter edition. These went quickly at our event at The Orange Show back in April!

  • Get yours by donating $3 dollars or more.
  • Stickers are 3in x 3in, are durable and weather resistant with a glittering look but none of the mess of actual glitter! These will look good on your laptop or even car bumper.
  • Donate through our Square store. Once your donation has been received, the Treasurer will contact you by Email for your shipping information.
  • To donate visit: https://houstonarchivists.square.site/

TLA Call for Program Proposals for 2021 Annual Conference

TLA is currently accepting program proposals for their 2021 annual conference being held in San Antonio, April 20-23.   

The Texas Library Association (TLA) is the largest state library association in the U.S. It’s 6,000+ members represent all library types: academic, public, school and special. The TLA Annual Conference features hundreds of sessions and events each year. We welcome and encourage program proposals from individuals, both TLA members and non-members, and from other organizations. The 2021 conference theme is Celebrate Differences, Empower Voices, and TLA invites you to submit your program proposals. 

TLA accepts program proposals from May 1 to July 15, 2020 to be considered for the 2021 conference. 

2021 TLA Program Proposals Form