Susan,

Count me in.

I also propose that we discuss the formation of INCA (The Institute of 
Non-Certified Archivists) to meet before each SAA annual conference.  We can 
work out the details at the first meeting.

I'm glad to see this less vitriolic discussion of certification.

I was at the Atlanta meeting when discussion of certification was cut-off, 
and have a had a bad feeling about it ever since.  I was given to understand 
at that meeting that certification would not be used as a criteria for 
employment.  However, over the years, I have seen more and more job postings 
with the caveat "certification preferred" or "Certified archivist preferred" 
or "if not certified, must be willing to obtain certification as Archivist."

As a University Archivist, with more than 20 years of experience, I would 
automatically be excluded from many positions because I would be unwilling 
to obtain certification.  SAA should put a lid on this.  No job ad should be 
placed in the SAA archival outlook with a CA requirement or preference.

chuck hill, NCA
University Archivist
Eastern Kentucky University

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"...I'm posting an invite before next year's meeting and we can all meet up 
for a drink and revel in our professional rebellion!!"

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