The Los Angeles Archivists Collective (LAAC) is soliciting submissions for our first “Archives 101” zine, which will be distributed at the LA as Subject Archives Bazaar (October 17, 2015). The zine will also be available via our website as a PDF.

Photo of Barnard Zine Library

Submissions can focus on any aspect of archives, but here are some questions that might help you get started:

• What are archives?
• What does an archivist do?
• Why are you an archivist?
• Why do archives matter?
• What is your favorite Los Angeles archive, archival collection, or item and why?
• Favorite archival resources?
• Tips on finding/accessing collections?
• Tips on DIY preservation?
• Favorite archives related books/movies/TV shows?

We welcome written submissions of 500 words or less, as well as illustrations, photographs, and other artwork that can be published in zine form. The deadline for submissions is September 23, 2015. Submissions can be anonymous, or feel free to include your name, handle, etc.

Email digital materials (docs, jpgs, pdfs, etc.) to laacollective@gmail.com

Or snail mail submissions to:

Courtney Dean
UCLA Library Special Collections
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575

Huge thanks to the 40 plus people who made it out to the H.M.S. Bounty for LAAC and SAA's Archivists and Archives of Color Roundtable meetup yesterday evening! It was so much fun seeing all the familiar faces and meeting a whole host of awesome new folks. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves!

Check out some photos from the Meet & Greet on our Facebook page!

Stay tuned for some exciting upcoming event announcements, and as always, please let us know if you have any suggestions or would like to collaborate on future meetups, workshops, blog posts, tours, etc.

LAAC is seeking MLIS, PhD, and other archives-track students to contribute to our new bi-monthly blog series, In Process.

This series will highlight the activities and experiences of current archival studies students in the Los Angeles area to provide insight and fresh perspectives on new and emerging trends, issues, and events in the field.

Topics may include:

• Reflections on coursework
• Literature reviews
• Analysis of archival standards and practices
• Write ups on current papers or projects
• Day in the Life
• Conference experiences
• Internship and volunteer experiences
• Job search reflections and suggestions

Requirements: Contributors to In Process must be currently enrolled in a graduate program and live in Southern California. Contributors will receive full credit, retention of rights to repost elsewhere, and link-back to their own website.

To participate, please send an email to laacollective@gmail.com and include:

Name of your current graduate program
2-5 sentences about yourself and professional interests
3+ topics you are interested in writing about

We look forward to hearing your great ideas!