Welcome to the Midwest Archives Conference

Join nearly one thousand archivists, curators and information professionals from our 13-state region and beyond to find out what MAC has to offer you. There are a number of tools available on this site to help current MAC members connect to other members, learn about upcoming events, manage their online profiles and much more! Please login for full access. Read our latest news and announcements below.

Revision to Constitution and By-Laws Set for April 2012 Members Meeting

After asking the membership twice in as many years to approve amendments to the By-Laws and Constitution, MAC Council thought it best to make a thorough review of the documents to ensure that they are appropriate for our twenty-first century needs. A special task force headed by member Menzi Behrnd-Klodt concluded that several more changes should be made to bring the document in line with current practices and technologies. Members will vote on the revisions at the members meeting at the 2012 Annual Meeting on Friday, April 20 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Please review and download the final version of the Revised Constitution and Bylaws (PDF).

Call for Student Papers and Posters

Just finished an awesome paper about archives and can't wait to share it with the world? Got an idea that is just itching to be expressed poster sized? Then submit a short proposal to present a paper or poster at the upcoming 2012 MAC conference in Grand Rapids!

Learn more at 2012 Call for Student Proposals.

MAC January Newsletter Arriving Soon

The January issue of the MAC Newsletter is now available to members on-line. This issue introduces you to the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan-home to MAC's 2012 Annual Meeting and 40th birthday celebration. You'll also find information on the new "$40-4-40 Campaign" to support the Motley and Bowen Scholarships, suggested revisions to MAC Constitution and By-Laws, summary of Council meeting minutes, treasurer's report, and an update on the work of the new Financial Advisory Committee; as well as articles regarding on-line 20th century American political cartoons collections, options for E-mail preservation, reviews of the Fall Symposium, "Mysteries of Magnetic Tape Revealed," and advice from Mark Greene, University of Wyoming, for archivists looking for their first job.

To read the on-line version, members need to login and choose "Latest MAC Newsletter" under Quick Links.

"$40 for 40" Campaign Underway to Support Motley and Bowen Awards

Help MAC celebrate its 40th birthday with a $40 gift to the Motley and/or Bowen Scholarships! Each award provides $750 toward tuition for students pursuing graduate education in archival administration, plus a free MAC membership. Named in honor of archivists who made significant contributions to the MAC community, and who left us too soon, these annual awards exemplify MAC's goal of mentoring and supporting our future colleagues. Read more about the campaign's target goals; the honored MAC members for whom they are named; and their deserving recipients: $40 for 40 Campaign.

Time to Renew

Current MAC members are encouraged to renew their membership online. Forms received between October 1st and December 31st will be applied to the next calendar year (2012). New members who join during this period will also have their membership extended through the end of 2012. Annual membership is based on a calendar year, January 1st through December 31st.

Local Membership Representatives

Do you want to talk to a MAC member before deciding whether or not to join? Would you like to connect with other MAC members in your own area? If so, please see the newly updated list of MAC Membership State Representatives.

If you have questions about the organization, please contact a representative from your state to find out more about the exciting opportunities offered to you by MAC.