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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.

Events

Branch Meeting / Thursday, 04 Jun 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Brisbane Students, recent graduates and new professionals! You are invited to a networking event to chat with records and archives professionals.  This evening is open to members and non-members. The more the merrier! PLEASE NOTE that this is a self funded event.  (Look out for the ASA flag on the table)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ONLINE / PARKES 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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Stonyfell Professional Development Term 2 Event at St Peter's Girls School and Archives

Archives & Manuscripts


Vol 52 No 1 (2024)
Special Issue: Research and Practice

About Individual Memberships

Membership is open to individuals working in archives and recordkeeping, as well as individuals in allied professions or those that support the Society’s objectives.

Individual Membership Benefits

  • participate in professional activities including meetings, workshops, lectures and the ASA's annual conference at special corporate member rates;
  • enjoy free online access to Keeping Archives 3;
  • take part in our informal mentoring scheme;
  • find a job via our Jobs Board;
  • list on our Consultant's Register (ASA Accredited Professionals only)
  • enjoy free and discounted online learning courses;
  • enjoy discounts on publications in our online store;
  • receive the Society's enewsletter;
  • contact fellow members through our Member to Member Directory;
  • receive a print copy of the Society's journal, Archives and Manuscripts;
  • join a Branch and participate in Branch activities;
  • join Special Interest Groups;
  • benefit from a wide and varied community;
  • gain support from fellow archivists; and
  • engage with members / archivists with similar interests.

Individual Members can apply for Professional Recognition as:

  • an ASA Accredited Member (post-nominal ASAAM) i.e. an individual member holding a university qualification in a course accredited by the ASA (or equivalent)
  • an ASA Recognised Professional (post-nominal ASARP) i.e an individual member holding a university qualification (or equivalent), and a minimum of two (2) years of work experience at a professional level in archives and/or recordkeeping
  • an ASA Accredited Professional (post-nominal ASAAP) i.e. an individual member holding a university qualification in a course accredited by ASA (or equivalent), and a minimum of five (5) years of professional work in archives and/or recordkeeping (two of which must be undertaken post-completion of the qualification).

For more information, please contact the Membership Officer

 
Member
For any person who supports the aims of the Society, including honorary archivists and students.
Emerging Professional
For individuals who have within the last five years, finished a degree in archives, recordkeeping or related course of study, and are entering the archival profession for the first time. It is available for a maximum of 2 years.
Concession
For any person whose gross annual income (including superannuation contributions paid by employers) for the financial year is less than the current National Minimum Wage as set by Fair Work Australia. Evidence of status must be provided.
Student
For students undertaking full-time or part-time study in an accredited course or a relevant course in the galleries, libraries, archives, museums or records management sectors.
 
Member
Emerging Professional
Concession
Student
Cost (GST inclusive)
$300
$195
$125
$80
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