Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA)
Media Release - April 29, 2009

ACADEMY OF CERTIFIED ARCHIVISTS ANNOUNCES ITS 1000TH MEMBER
The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) today announced that it has
welcomed its 1000th member.
The Academy, founded in 1989, exists to ensure that standards of
expertise in the practice of archival science are maintained and
promoted. Membership is restricted to archivists who qualify to sit for
the certification exam by virtue of their education (Masters Degree is a
pre-requisite) and experience.
Members must re-certify every five years, either by examination or by
accumulating credits through a combination of professional service and
extracurricular activities of benefit to the profession. Member
volunteerism on behalf of archival science is encouraged and rewarded
under the credit system.
Members of the Academy are employed throughout North America and around
the world in major archival institutions such as the National Archives &
Records Administration (NARA), American Philosophical Society,
McDonald's, City of Seattle, Coca Cola, etc. 
Members of the Academy are in leadership roles throughout archival
associations, such as the Society of American Archivists (SAA) and the
International Council on Archives (ICA). 
"This is a significant milestone in the history of the Academy. It
reflects not only the commitment of newly certified archivists, but also
the dedication of renewing senior members of the profession," said ACA
President Dr. Martin Levitt.   
The ACA will celebrate its 1000th member and its 20th anniversary
during its August 13, 2009 party at the Austin, Texas Hilton hotel. The
ACA party is open to all Academy members and friends of the Academy.   

More information about the Academy at www.certifiedarchivists.org. 


Todd Gilliom, CA

ACA Regent for Outreach

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