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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.

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QLD Branch: New and Emerging Professionals Event

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

Tuesday, 09 Jun 2026
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.
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SA Independent School Archvies SIG Professional Development Event Term 2, 2026

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Stonyfell Professional Development Term 2 Event at St Peter's Girls School and Archives
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Archives & Manuscripts

Vol 52 No 1 (2024)
Special Issue: Research and Practice
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Loris Williams Memorial Fund Recipient Announced

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

We are pleased to announce that Nicole Lockwood is the 2025 recipient of the Loris Williams Memorial Fund.
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Join the Archives & Manuscripts Editorial Board

Friday, 6 February 2026

The Editorial Board of Archives & Manuscripts is seeking new members.
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Professional Recognition Committee: Expressions of Interest Open

Thursday, 5 February 2026

The Professional Recognition Committee is seeking expressions of interest from members to join the Committee. The Committee is responsible for reviewing applications for professional recognition and plays a key role in the assessment of professional
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Join the Advocacy Committee

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

The ASA Advocacy Committee is seeking expressions of interest from members who wish to contribute to the Association’s advocacy work.
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2025 ASA Office Christmas Closure

Tuesday, 9 December 2025

The ASA Office will close for the Christmas and New Year period from Monday 22 December 2025, reopening on Monday 12 January 2026.
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Key Moments and Takeaways from This Year's Conference

Friday, 28 November 2025

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Congratulations to the 29th Mander Jones Award Winners

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

We extend our congratulations to the recipients of the 29th Mander Jones Awards! The Mander Jones Awards Ceremony was held in person on Tuesday 11 November 2025 in Warrane/Warrang, Sydney during the 2025 Conference Dinner as part of Telling Our St
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