Who We Are and What We Are All About
Formed in 1992 by the merger of the Alberta Archives Council and the Alberta Society of Archivists, the Archives Society of Alberta (ASA) represents the province’s archival community and those interested in archives. Under its constitution, the objectives of the ASA are to:
- Provide a forum through which all those engaged or interested in archives work may meet and discuss issues of common interest
- Advocate on behalf of archival interests in Alberta
- Promote and advance the collection, preservation and use of archival materials, and to encourage and develop archival skills among those engaged in archival work by:
- holding seminars and workshops on archival principles and practices
- distributing information relating to archival administration and practice.
To support these objectives, the ASA provides the following services:
- Advisory Services Program
- Online databases for archival records in Alberta
- Online directory of member archival institutions in Alberta
- Special Workshops and Archives Institute
- Grants to assist professional development
- Grants to preserve archival records and make them available
- Quarterly newsletter
As of November 2009, the ASA has 7 honourary members, 104 individual members, 42 institutional members, and 19 associate institutional members. For information about becoming a member, click here.
The ASA receives funding from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation for its operating activities. The ASA has also received project funding from the Canadian Council of Archives , Canadian Heritage, and the Alberta Centennial Legacies Grant Program for its educational workshops, online databases and other special initiatives. For more information about the ASA’s online projects, click here.
If you would like additional information about the ASA and its activities, please contact the ASA’s Board of Directors or the Executive Director.