The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) is proud to announce that we have signed an agreement with VoLT Management Services LLC (VoLT) to become ACA’s new association management company, effective January 1, 2025. VoLT’s goal is “to become the preeminent management firm specializing in the expert administration of records management, information management, and archival organizations.” The transition will lead to a stronger customer service experience for CAs.

ACA thanks CapHill Management Services for their many yers of support. ACA welcomes Johnny Hadlock, CEO, of VoLT to the team. ACA joins the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA), and the National Network of Nonprofit Search Consultants (NNSC) as clients of VoLT. ACA will be setting up a few “get to know VoLT” events in early 2025.

The ACA Board has ensured a sufficient transition timeline and our Certified Archivists should experience little disruption during this transition process.

What will change: 

• The ACA mailing address will change to a Washington, DC address; 

What will NOT change:

• ACA email addresses, @certifiedarchivists.org will remain the same, please continue to use the emails to contact the Board. Johnny will be reachable at the office@certifiedarchivists.org
• ACA website, www.certifiedarchivists.org will remain the same
• Recertification will remain through Prolydian, managed through our contract with Prolydian will remain in place for the transition and beyond. 
• ACA exam, exam application, and exam design remain with the Regent for Exam Development, Exam Development Committee, and be administered through Prolydian and by proctors online.
• Dues will continue to be paid through Prolydian. If you’ve received this email and haven’t paid your 2024 dues, now is a great time to reach out.

Huge thanks to the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 ACA Boards for their work to support this move.

If you have questions or comments, please reach out to me directly: dara@certifiedarchivists.org.

Dara A. Baker

President, Academy of Certified Archivists

2024-2025

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Nancy Melley for her participation in the November ACA Archives Salon. Nancy generously provided insights into the history and application process for National Historical Publications & Records Commission (NHPRC) grants, as well as offering valuable tips on developing successful grant applications. She is currently looking for reviewers for the current grant cycle. If you are interested in reviewing NHPRC grant applications from late December through early February, please contact Nancy at nancy.melley@nara.gov. This important work will contribute to your CA recertification points.

Improve your archives grant knowledge base with Nancy Melley, Director of Access Programs, NHPRC

NHPRC, the grant-making body of the National Archives, has five programs with annual or semi-annual application deadlines. During this presentation attendees will hear a short history of the NHPRC, an overview of its programs, and gain insights into the grant application process. CAs with have the chance to engage Nancy in conversation about her work, NHPRC grants, and the NHPRC process. 

SAVE THE DATE: Monday, November 18th from 6:00-7:00PM EST

Zoom Information:

Topic: Learn more about NHPRC from fellow CA, Nancy Melley, Director for Access Programs
Time: Nov 18, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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On behalf of the ACA Nominating Committee I am pleased to announce the newly elected members of the ACA leadership!

• Vice-President/President-Elect
  • Stephanie Bayless, CA 
• Treasurer
  • Mary McRobinson, CA
• Regent for Exam Development
  • Cheryl Oestreicher, CA
• Regent for Outreach
  • Dina Mazina, CA
• Nominations Committee Member
  • Kristy Martin, CA

Each year we welcome new board members to our leadership team. We couldn’t do this without all of you who agreed to run as candidates. Thank you so much for considering these board roles and lending your expertise and energy to the Academy and all Certified Archivists! Thank you also to the members who engaged in the process.

Congratulations to our new board members!

ACA Nominating Committee: Emily Hughes Dominick, CA; Ann Abney, CA; Yayoi Tsutsui, CA; Rachael Bussert, CA

The 2024 ACA Election is coming up! Ballots will be emailed on May 1 and voting will be open until May 15.

Join us for an informal Meet the Candidates event to learn more about the candidates on May 2 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Read about the slate of candidates on ACA’s website at www.certifiedarchivists.org/2024-election

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