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The Australian Society of Archivists advocates for and supports archives, archivists and recordkeeping in Australia by providing leadership, creating current, relevant, accessible member services, and promoting the diversity and value of archives and archivists

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Information Awareness Week

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Information Awareness Week unites industry practitioners across the globe. Notably, this event welcomes all professionals, irrespective of their association memberships, fostering a truly inclusive environment.

ASA Member Awarded Public Service Medal

Monday, 16 March 2026

We congratulate ASA member and former Councillor Michaela Hart PSM on being awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

Foundation Knowledge, Skills and Attributes for Information Professionals: Updated Joint Statement

Thursday, 12 March 2026

We have collaborated with ALIA and RIMPA Global to substantially strengthen and update the Foundation Knowledge, Skills and Attributes for Information Professionals working in Archives, Libraries and Records Management document.

Directory of Archives

The Directory of Archives in Australia provides information about organisations, institutions, and individuals who create or hold records.

It includes details about the types of records they hold and the repositories where these archives and manuscripts are kept—such as national and state archives, university and school archives, business archives, film and sound archives, oral history collections, and local historical societies.

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Events

Jun
09
Branch Meeting

A life in Archives: Honouring the legacy of Dr Peter Orlovich

ONLINE / PARKES Tuesday, 09 Jun 2026    •    05:00 PM - 06:30 PM  Organised by the National Archives of Australia and presented by the Australian Society of Archivists, A Life in Archives: Honouring the Legacy of Dr Peter Orlovich recognises the outstanding career and contributions of Dr Peter Orlovich, a pioneering figure in Australian archival education and practice. Dr Orlovich established Australia’s first graduate training course for archivists at the University of New South Wales and made significant contributions to archival training, community archives, and local history throughout his career. Register Now
Jun
17
SIG Meeting

SA Independent School Archvies SIG Professional Development Event Term 2, 2026

Stonyfell Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026    •    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Professional Development Term 2 Event at St Peter's Girls School and Archives Register Now
Jul
09
Annual General Meeting

REDSIG AGM and Presentation

Thursday, 09 Jul 2026    •    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM  Annual General Meeting and Presentation Register Now
Jul
22
Annual General Meeting

UniSIG AGM

ONLINE ONLY Wednesday, 22 Jul 2026    •    12:30 PM - 02:30 PM  Please join the University Special Interest Group for our Annual General Meeting, to be held Wednesday July 22nd, 2026. Register Now
Jul
30
Branch Meeting

NSW Branch - Catch up with ASA Council Members

Sydney Thursday, 30 Jul 2026    •    05:30 PM - 09:00 PM  NSW Branch - Catch up with the ASA Council Register Now
Aug
06
Annual General Meeting

ACT Branch AGM

Canberra City Thursday, 06 Aug 2026    •    05:30 PM - 06:30 PM  ACT Branch Annual General Meeting Register Now

Jobs Board

Part-Time MOUNT LAWLEY
PositionARCHIVIST OFFICER (PART-TIME 0.41FTE)
Closing Date5/06/2026
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Full-time Parkes
PositionManager Reference Services, APS6
Closing Date7/06/2026
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Full-time Ultimo
PositionLead Archivist Institutional Archives
Closing Date14/06/2026
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Full-time Melbourne
PositionLibrarian
Closing Date15/06/2026
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Full-time Sydney
PositionRecords Manager
Closing Date15/06/2026
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Archives & Manuscripts Journal

Vol 52 No 2 (2024)
Archives & Manuscripts
Explore the Archives & Manuscripts Archive (1955 to Present)

Professional Development

Whether you're starting your career or looking to expand your skills, professional development helps you stay current, build confidence, and grow your impact in the field of archives and recordkeeping.


Awards & Scholarships

Whether you're starting your career or looking to advance it, awards and funding can open doors to new opportunities, recognise your contributions, and support your professional growth.

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