| American Archivist | |
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| Discipline | Archival science |
| Language | English |
| Edited by | Mary Jo Pugh |
| Publication details | |
| Publisher | Society of American Archivists (United States) |
| Publication history | 1938–present |
| Frequency | Biannually |
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| ISSN | 0360-9081 |
| LCCN | 40008025 |
| OCLC number | 1479314 |
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The American Archivist is the official publication of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). The American Archivist seeks to reflect thinking about theoretical and practical developments in the archival profession, particularly in North America; about the relationships between archivists and the creators and users of archives; and about cultural, social, legal, and technological developments that affect the nature of recorded information and the need to create and maintain it. The journal contains essays, case studies, in-depth perspectives, and reviews of recent books and web resources. The American Archivist is a refereed journal published semiannually (ISSN 0360-9081).
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The American Archivist was first published in January 1938. The SAA released four volumes per year until 1998, when they switched to a semi-annual release.[1] Early publications included detailed articles on preservation techniques, descriptions of foreign libraries, book reviews, industry news, and abstractions of relevant publications. Over the years, the journal's content expanded and began to include news about international societies, organizations, and projects. The most recent issues focus heavily on technology as it can be used to digitally archive and organize information and records.
In 2008 the SAA initiated an online version (ISSN forthcoming) hosted by MetaPress. The website hosts digital copies of all volumes of American Archivist for free viewing by the public. The six most recent issues are viewable only by subscribers and SAA members.