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Submissions are now open for Archival Futures: Community, Engagement, Technology, to be held in Hobart/Nipaluna, Tasmania from 1–4 March 2027.

Events

Annual General Meeting / Wednesday, 22 Jul 2026
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM ONLINE ONLY Please join the University Special Interest Group for our Annual General Meeting, to be held Wednesday July 22nd, 2026.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Perth Join the Australian Society of Archivists WA Branch Tour of Museum of Performing Arts (MOPA) - AKA 'The King Collection' at His Majesty’s Theatre.
Branch Meeting / Thursday, 30 Jul 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Sydney NSW Branch - Catch up with the ASA Council We will have an area set aside for us upstairs.

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

Membership Type
Description
Cost (GST incl.)
Join
Member
For any person who supports the aims of the Society, including honorary archivists and students.
$320
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.
$200
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.
$145
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.
$80
Please note: Membership prices have increased effective July 1 2026 and are applicable to all new and renewing members.
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