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Ms Flirty Archivist
flirtyarchivist

Mind is buzzing a little from the #saawar tweet-in today. Truly grateful for the extra 45 min toddler nap and dead car battery. #SmallGift

INALJ West Virginia
INALJWestVA

RT @Texarchivist: Reminder: @WomenArchivists live chat today on scholarship/professional development. Starts at noon EST, 11:00am CST. Foll…

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@KDRoe122 @tzanish @WomenArchivists 2/2 and it doesn't mean that we have to fix/improve. That's my first thought, anyway #saawar

NCPH
ncph

RT @archivesnext: @WomenArchivists #saawar I want to follow & be active in organizations that are related to archives like @AHAhistorians @…

Ms Flirty Archivist
flirtyarchivist

@AlexandrArchivy the thing that I now highlight to myself when I sign on for ANYTHING is that with the work/struggle is reward. #saawar

Ms Flirty Archivist
flirtyarchivist

#SAAwar I really do wish I could get my head together to arrange something like a mini #CampMighty, that could be tacked on to #SAA2015

Sasha Griffin
griffingate

@infomartian @hjstecklein Prof Dev is so vital - IMO there is nothing more important to professional & personal growth. #saawar

Sasha Griffin
griffingate

@infomartian @hjstecklein 100% agree. My pt was that only doing prof dev to advance your institutional position doesn't always fit. #saawar

Ms Flirty Archivist
flirtyarchivist

RT @msarchivist: after being in the profession for 15 years I've learned to be less competitive, more collaborative; mentor and support oth…

Ms Flirty Archivist
flirtyarchivist

@stephestellar mine was more about too many competing priorities and re-adjustment of romantic expectations. :) #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@AlexandrArchivy @stephestellar Yes! Email women.archivists.roundtable@gmail.com or post to WAR's FB page: https://t.co/GiQqjezB7O. #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@stephestellar @WomenArchivists You can send suggestions to womens.archivists.roundtable@gmail.com #saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

@stephestellar HERE! Thanks everyone for joining SAA WAR. Stay tuned for more action: @WomenArchivists and http://t.co/OaG7g0jD2q #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@WomenArchivists Love the chats, glad WAR started this up! Where should we send suggestions? #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

Thanks everyone, this was great! #saawar

Ms Flirty Archivist
flirtyarchivist

@SamiNorling That is such a crucial time to be in. That 1st quarter reveals so much, personality, organizationally & institutionally #saawar

Tanya Zanish-Belcher
tzanish

RT @msarchivist: after being in the profession for 15 years I've learned to be less competitive, more collaborative; mentor and support oth…

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

@carynradick @acuervo Thanks for asking! This is only the 2nd WAR live tweet. More to follow! We welcome topic suggestions. #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@stephestellar @WomenArchivists You're right - so many things to try, lots of opportunities out there #saawar

Caryn Radick
carynradick

Want to second Adriana's question since I had to miss this one (till now)! RT@acuervo @WomenArchivists When are we doing this again? #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@WomenArchivists Rejuvenated by hearing from others; some like thoughts, some new perspectives! #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@hjstecklein Great advice! #saawar

Beth M.
archivedB

RT @hjstecklein: @WomenArchivists Love these gatherings. Let's keep doing this! #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@WomenArchivists Love these gatherings. Let's keep doing this! #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@AlexandrArchivy @WomenArchivists I think it has to be an individual, conscious decision - takes time to figure out for everyone #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@AlexandrArchivy Always explore! When you don't enjoy doing something, that's a victory, too. Every new experience refines you. #saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

@WomenArchivists #saawar Great to hear range of ideas/voices--looked forward to this, am delighted with the energy/thoughtfulness. Super!

ccoest
ccoest

@WomenArchivists this was great and helpful. I came away with to-dos for publishing and will do what I can to take action! #saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

Ten minutes left in this session, parting thoughts? #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@hjstecklein @WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist So it's been challenging for me to decide where to engage, but very rewarding 2/2 #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@hjstecklein @WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist I'm still semi-new to the prof & in OMG SHINY phase & want to try everything 1/2 #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@SamiNorling @gretagets @flirtyarchivist Mantra courtesy of Sheryl Crow: every day is a winding road, just get a little bit closer #saawar

INALJ (Naomi House)
needalibraryjob

RT @barkivist: @WomenArchivists Also a plug for SAA's OtR post re: jobs. Please comment or add a link if you blog about it! http://t.co/wvW…

Sami Norling
SamiNorling

@gretagets @stephestellar @flirtyarchivist I'm in that balancing phase at my new job...jury is still out on how well that is going! #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@hjstecklein @WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist Fully agree! #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@bga_archivist @gretagets @WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist @acuervo Which is a learned skill, for me at least #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@stephestellar @flirtyarchivist Absolutely! I think setting work/life boundaries @ the start of a new job helps, but can be scary. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

RT @hjstecklein: @AlexandrArchivy @WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist It all comes down to engaging in things that are personally fulfilling …

S. Bennett
stephestellar

RT @barkivist: @WomenArchivists Also a plug for SAA's OtR post re: jobs. Please comment or add a link if you blog about it! http://t.co/wvW…

Sammie Morris
msarchivist

after being in the profession for 15 years I've learned to be less competitive, more collaborative; mentor and support other women #saawar

Erin Lawrimore
barkivist

@WomenArchivists Also a plug for SAA's OtR post re: jobs. Please comment or add a link if you blog about it! http://t.co/wvWZE0iuVd #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@AlexandrArchivy @WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist It all comes down to engaging in things that are personally fulfilling for you. #saawar

Bethany Anderson
bga_archivist

@gretagets @WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist @acuervo Agreed - have to feel okay about taking breaks #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@gretagets @WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist Agreed- but I think not achieving work/life balance can eventually lead to burnout. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@gretagets @flirtyarchivist Agree fully. Being a well-developed person makes me a better archivist and colleague in general #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

RT @gretagets: @WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist I don't think that work/life balance necessarily hurts a career. IMO, burnout does more da…

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@KDRoe122 @tzanish @WomenArchivists @barkivist But ya can't lead a horse to water - if people can't/won't engage, that's on them #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist I don't think that work/life balance necessarily hurts a career. IMO, burnout does more damage. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@KDRoe122 @tzanish @WomenArchivists @barkivist It's good to offer tho, think easier for est arch to be rebuffed than new arch to ask #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@WomenArchivists @flirtyarchivist Sometimes it can feel like it - goes back to others' points about learning to say no #saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

@stephestellar @tzanish @WomenArchivists @barkivist #saawar Communication needs to go both ways. Have offered and been ignored more than 1X

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

@flirtyarchivist Great point. What is gained/lost in vicissitudes of prof dev? Does self preservation cost a professional archivist? #saawar

Bethany Anderson
bga_archivist

@AlexandrArchivy @WomenArchivists I agree! Also helpful to know what challenges est archivists faced and how they overcame them #saawar

Diana Bowers
infomartian

@JenniiAG @WomenArchivists I find it's a lot about feeling like you belong, so finding a niche area/topic w/in lrgr conf is helpful #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@tzanish @WomenArchivists @barkivist @KDRoe122 Or *be* a friendly face! Especially to someone new. Need to break out of comfort zone #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@acuervo @WomenArchivists Or break it down into smaller wubjs within? Really enjoying three-hour window for convo! #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@tzanish @WomenArchivists I started small, but it familiarized me with names and leadership structure. #saawar

Ms Flirty Archivist
flirtyarchivist

I went through a phase of being over-saturated And burned out hard on the involvement front. Now I am just slowly leveling up again. #saawar

Ms Flirty Archivist
flirtyarchivist

Monkeys riding dogs?! I have to see this for myself. And that is the real reason I am not as involved in my profession. #saawar

JenniferAllanGoldman
JenniiAG

@infomartian @WomenArchivists Definitely true. Networking confidence does take time. SAA still scares me after 8 years in the prof. #saawar

Diana Bowers
infomartian

RT @hcorneliadean: @WomenArchivists Perhaps student reps on various @archivists_org groups so new profs learn how things work and build con…

Diana Bowers
infomartian

@hjstecklein @griffingate RT w/ #saawar $ always a factor but still value in lone arangrs doing prof dev even if no immediate advancement

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@WomenArchivists Perhaps est archivists making it part of the roles of interns/new archivists. That's one of the ways I got started #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@WomenArchivists Sounds like @barkivist + @KDRoe122's event will be helpful. Encourage established archivists to find Lunch Buddies #saawar

Diana Bowers
infomartian

@JenniiAG @WomenArchivists yes but smaller meetings can also be more intimidating as its a more intimate and insular community #saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

Thoughts on WAR program for SAA 2014 to fulfill some of the prof dev. / engagement / mentoring need? #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@tzanish @WomenArchivists Sounds good to me! Always happy to hear others' advice on involvement, orgs seem impenetrable sometimes #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@tzanish @stephestellar @WomenArchivists Sounds helpful! Esp. the nuts and bolts of "how-to"; involvement=intimidating @ first. #saawar

Krista Ferrante
K4arkive

@K4arkive Is the meeting on a Saturday / evening? Can I get time off from family obligations? #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@hcorneliadean @WomenArchivists @archivists_org Kind of like the Council Liaison, but with students. I like it! #saawar

JenniferAllanGoldman
JenniiAG

@MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists Not easy to do. Have to leave conf early this year to attend Mom's Day at schools. #saawar

Tanya Zanish-Belcher
tzanish

@stephestellar @WomenArchivists I could do a workshop or forum, MAC in Lexington, share online? #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@hlnkim @stephestellar @WomenArchivists Yes, create them yourself and ask your boss/mentor for more responsibility and opportunity.@saawar

JenniferAllanGoldman
JenniiAG

@tzanish @WomenArchivists Regional confs/lightning talks often a great way to start. Start small to gain confidence & experience. #saawar

Erin Lawrimore
barkivist

@stephestellar @WomenArchivists We're also hoping to live tweet the discussion for folks who can't attend the annual meeting. #saawar

Krista Ferrante
K4arkive

I don't think newness to being an archivist matters. I think $ matters. Will I get $ for meetings, memberships. Can I get time off? #saawar

Erin Lawrimore
barkivist

@stephestellar @WomenArchivists At SAA mtg, I'm hosting a forum w/@KDRoe122 and leaders to talk about how to get involved w/SAA. #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@griffingate @infomartian We're in the same boat. Super hard to establish a real FTE position. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@tzanish @WomenArchivists Maybe RTs can have chats abt "getting established" Still feel like I don't have much to add #babyarchivist #saawar

Krista Ferrante
K4arkive

I know work requirements to publish and engage can be really hard for mothers #saawar

Sasha Griffin
griffingate

@infomartian para position which is good but institution always trying to slash 'hard money' expenses 2/2 #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

Pro dev favors established archivists and cements us as more employable vs. recent degree recipients. So hard to get the first job! #saawar

Sasha Griffin
griffingate

@infomartian Hard to say- is it imprudent to grow to a size you can't or institution won't support? We have added a grantfnded 1/2 #saawar

Heather Dean
hcorneliadean

@WomenArchivists Perhaps student reps on various @archivists_org groups so new profs learn how things work and build confidence #saawar

Erin Lawrimore
barkivist

@jennyj1j @WomenArchivists Agreed, plus newer archs have to be willing to speak up & not just assume opps are for est folks only. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@hlnkim @WomenArchivists Archivists are SO welcoming, which is great once I get over my initial introvertness #saawar

Jenny Johnson
jennyj1j

@barkivist @WomenArchivists Having an est archivist as a sponsor, one who recommends you, often helps, trick is finding a sponsor #saawar

Tanya Zanish-Belcher
tzanish

@WomenArchivists the best way to get established is to get yourself on programs. Contact chairs/pro comm. Propose workshops. #saawar

Heather Dean
hcorneliadean

@WomenArchivists I'm impressed with @SNAP_Roundtable and other work to reach out to new prof. Of course more can be done! #saawar

Diana Bowers
infomartian

@griffingate what if you grow your collection to the point where you're no longer lone? #saawar

Jenny Johnson
jennyj1j

@WomenArchivists Seems to favor est archivist. Find word of mouth recs for newer archs can lead to opportunities #saawar

Tanya Zanish-Belcher
tzanish

@WomenArchivists also look for internal funding sources (provost office, etc) #saawar

Tanya Zanish-Belcher
tzanish

@WomenArchivists one way to find out about conf, follow other listservs (in digest form!) #saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

Does professional development and engagement favor established archivists over new ones? If so, how to rectify? #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@hlnkim @eiratansey @MaijaAnderson @hjstecklein @WomenArchivists Lunch Buddies was GREAT at #saa13 #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@WomenArchivists Specific tactic I used: target small, specialized non-SAA venues. Within SAA, roundtables have been good to me. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@hjstecklein @WomenArchivists Putting together a panel with ppl I didn't know was great exercise, even if panel was rejected #saawar

Beth M.
archivedB

RT @MaijaAnderson: @WomenArchivists If you're mid-career (or later) prioritize inclusion and creating opportunities.#saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@WomenArchivists I just think about how productive we can be when we put together session proposals... sometimes with strangers! #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

Early career <3s this idea MT @MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists If you're mid-career (or later) prioritize inclusion/ creating opps #saawar

Beth M.
archivedB

@stephestellar @WomenArchivists Agreed. Ok to stumble on WAR as a helpful community, but purposeful engagement is better. #saawar

Jenny Johnson
jennyj1j

@barkivist @WomenArchivists Agreed, need to balance activities, work, personal life. Find it hard to say no and want to do all well #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@hjstecklein @WomenArchivists Or answer specific questions? Agree that specific focus helps enable discussion #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@WomenArchivists If you're mid-career (or later) prioritize inclusion and creating opportunities.#saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@WomenArchivists Especially "women archivists" - seemed nebulous to me #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@WomenArchivists Wonder how to define the roles/ demonstrate use of groups like WAR - as a student, didn't know what RTs *did* #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@bga_archivist @stephestellar @hlnkim @WomenArchivists Yes! Love this small group approach! #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@WomenArchivists Maybe it has to be initiative specific.e.g. Let's all start the same small project and troubleshoot with each other #saawar

ccoest
ccoest

@hlnkim @bga_archivist @stephestellar @WomenArchivists our librarians meet once a month to write, discuss, sometimes guest speakers #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists @hjstecklein I had work @ home Fridays back in my UX days and it was amazingly productive. #saawar

Helen Kim
hlnkim

@bga_archivist @stephestellar @WomenArchivists Yes! Would love to hear more about how your library's writing groups operate. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@WomenArchivists Talk up useful activities via listserv, twitter, blog. Likely to take recs/engage with others who are vocal #saawar

Helen Kim
hlnkim

@eiratansey @WomenArchivists So true, Eira. I have a sneaking suspicion that many of us have the same sentiment! #saawar

Bethany Anderson
bga_archivist

@stephestellar @hlnkim @WomenArchivists we could have a sign up list for groups of ~ 4 people? It helps to bounce ideas off others! #saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

Some ideas have already ben expressed--we need more--how do we break down barriers to engaging? #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists Absolutely true. Big divide between active and aspiring professionals. Intimidating to engage. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@barkivist @WomenArchivists Agree! Just stating my challenge, slightly different from yrs - flexing proj dev AND job market muscles #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@hjstecklein @WomenArchivists I also think there's a huge social barrier for new people. So much is premised on a solid prof network #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@hlnkim @bga_archivist @WomenArchivists ACA study group started that way - group of interested ppl, tho some were more productive #saawar

Erin Lawrimore
barkivist

@stephestellar @WomenArchivists What I meant was that, if you always say "yes," something's going to give, and then what happens? #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@hlnkim @bga_archivist @WomenArchivists Or even within the Roundtable #saawar

Beth M.
archivedB

@archivesnext @stephestellar @WomenArchivists And that’s why people crinkle their noses at the SAA monolith, in a nutshell. #saawar

Helen Kim
hlnkim

@bga_archivist @WomenArchivists I love this idea! Maybe this is something SAA can do. #saawar

Beth M.
archivedB

WAR is doing something akin, but NOT SAA affiliated? Can’t see SAA promoting against itself #saawar

Jenny Johnson
jennyj1j

.@archivesnext @stephestellar @WomenArchivists #saawar MAC has ed calendar but dependent on awareness & people remembering to populate it

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@barkivist @WomenArchivists Balancing professional development and job skills/searching is harder than it might seem #saawar

Kate Theimer
archivesnext

@WomenArchivists #saawar I want to follow & be active in organizations that are related to archives like @AHAhistorians @ncph -- hard to do

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@barkivist @WomenArchivists I'm still doing project work, so I take "drink from a firehose" approach when I can - but not always #saawar

Susan
kitschqueen

one obstacle is figuring out what the best workshops are for me and my goals. Limited time and funds. #saawar

Bethany Anderson
bga_archivist

@WomenArchivists Having support from coworkers is important. My library has small writing groups which help tremendously! #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

RT @archivesnext: +1 @stephestellar @WomenArchivists #saawar it would be doing a great service for someone/org to keep a public calendar of…

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@WomenArchivists to echo others, time and money--but also, in reference, everyone can't leave at once--for SAA, for example. #saawar

Kate Theimer
archivesnext

+1 @stephestellar @WomenArchivists #saawar it would be doing a great service for someone/org to keep a public calendar of opportunities

Erin Lawrimore
barkivist

@WomenArchivists I would also add that the inability to say "no" can hurt your prof engagement. Don't spread yourself too thin. #saawar

Lori Thompson
lavender_wolf

@WomenArchivists teeny tiny departmental budget #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@stephestellar @WomenArchivists @hjstecklein Mostly writing. I'm a manager and have about 10-15 hrs. of mtgs each wk otherwise.#saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists @hjstecklein I'm curious - what do you use that time/space for? #saawar (rt adding #)

Jenny Johnson
jennyj1j

@WomenArchivists $, planning strategically for prof dev that meets my interests & needs of job, balancing travel with office time #saawar

Erin Lawrimore
barkivist

@WomenArchivists I'm in awe/baffled by folks who are engaged w/o admin's support/release time. I think that (plus $) is critical. #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@WomenArchivists I think money and physical distance are the biggest barriers. We really need to find more ways to engage remotely. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

RT @lavender_wolf: @WomenArchivists professionally engaging right now - after lunch during desk duty #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@WomenArchivists Not always knowing what conferences/workshops - esp non-archives - are available and affordable #saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

What barriers exist to successful pro dev & engagement? #saawar

Lori Thompson
lavender_wolf

@WomenArchivists professionally engaging right now - after lunch during desk duty #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@hjstecklein @WomenArchivists My dept is tiny, but admin prioritizes prof development over being 100% available all the time #saawar

Helen Kim
hlnkim

@MaijaAnderson @hjstecklein @WomenArchivists Mine is very supportive; I put prof dev items on mtg agendas & make it part of my job #saawar

Sami Norling
SamiNorling

@WomenArchivists In my experience, yes! Though sometimes it is hard to find funding or part with the $, I am always glad that I did #saawar

Helen Kim
hlnkim

@MaijaAnderson @hjstecklein @WomenArchivists If you're able to describe the value of prof dev to non-archives boss, this helps. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@hjstecklein @WomenArchivists And Twitter is easier to filter, for better/worse #saawar

Eira Tansey
eiratansey

@WomenArchivists @hjstecklein @MaijaAnderson So many archivists have such hands on roles that it's hard to imagine widespread flex #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@jennyj1j Yes! Recently joined the SAA Mentoring prog, it's nice to be able to help someone with early career stuff - but it's time #saawar

Jenny Johnson
jennyj1j

@WomenArchivists Prof dev rewards come from supervisor recog & new wk responsibilities. Volunteering keeps me engaged in profession #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@WomenArchivists I'm intrinsically motivated, so yes. If I thrived on external validation (community recognition), maybe not #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@WomenArchivists Reference shifts are helpful for listserv and article skimming - and twitter (essentially a listserv) #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@WomenArchivists With such a dispersed community, yes face-to-face prof dev opp are valuable #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@hjstecklein @WomenArchivists I also unapologetically block off time in Outlook for "write conf. proposal" or whatever. #saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

@hjstecklein @MaijaAnderson Makes me wonder how common flex schedules are in the profession. #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@eiratansey @WomenArchivists I catch up with group email digests in the morning, before most requests start to filter in. #saawar

Jenny Johnson
jennyj1j

@WomenArchivists Limited AMs @ work, supervisor allows this, or evenings. Calls best during the day. Get my best writing done in AM #saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

Are the rewards of prof dev equal to the labor (time, money) to engage? #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists Wish I had that option. Small staff &full-time research center=all hands on deck whenever possible #saawar

Eira Tansey
eiratansey

@WomenArchivists All of the above #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@WomenArchivists @hjstecklein I started working from home Mondays and it's the best thing I could have done for prof. development. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

@griffingate This! And I feel like learning management skills can be hard even in big shops, too, opportunities seem rare #saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

When do you professionally engage (during work, lunch, evening)? What "shift" = professional dev time? #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@gretagets @WomenArchivists Can't imagine still spending my current 2-3 weeks a yr. at conferences.#saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists And 30% is a lot! #saawar

Eira Tansey
eiratansey

@gretagets @MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists It's not for everyone, but I try to chunk out 15-30 minutes of writing every morning #saawar

Beth M.
archivedB

@MaijaAnderson This was absolutely true for me. Harder, too, after going into management. #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists That's a good point--travel gets harder, finding time to write gets hard. Balance gets sacrificed. #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists I think the same thing. Finding time between my husband and tiny menagerie is hard enough! #saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

@MaijaAnderson @WomenArchivists #saawar Have a kid--did an SAA manual writing from 9 pm. to midnight. Don't dust/clean like mom would hve

Jenny Johnson
jennyj1j

It's not a sacrifice if I enjoy it. Is a time commitment. Find I need to not overextend myself by volunteering for too much. #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@WomenArchivists Core duties take a hit when trying to publish/present. A small % of job desc, but gets all the hype and pressure. #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@WomenArchivists I think I'd find it very, very difficult to sustain my level of prof. engagement if I had kids. #saawar

Eira Tansey
eiratansey

@WomenArchivists No, but it's also because being an archivist is a huge part of my personal identity. Also, I don't have kids #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@gretagets We have Archivist I-IV. After 5 years of being on hard money you're also eligible for ESS, which is separate from promo. #saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

Is it a personal sacrifice to maintain professional engagement? What gets sacrificed first? #saawar

ccoest
ccoest

@archivesnext @archivedB @KDRoe122 good idea. here's some publishing tips http://t.co/iutnOJthxt #saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

@ccoest @archivedB #saawar some good ideas--hard to discuss here. would be happy to do in more characters via email or phone. who's in?

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@griffingate @WomenArchivists Agreed. My advancement opportunities are--how can I increase my department's relevance to campus? #saawar

Kate Theimer
archivesnext

@ccoest @archivedB @KDRoe122 #saawar a good example of a topic that would benefit from an "affinity group" or discussion group

ccoest
ccoest

@hcorneliadean @archivedB @KDRoe122 I've also thought about starting a blog and asking authors, pubs, and others to contribute #saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

@ccoest @eiratansey #saawar Great Eira--tell me if I can help somehow.

Heather Dean
hcorneliadean

@archivedB @KDRoe122 That would be great. I think they've done something in the past but maybe more general. #saawar

ccoest
ccoest

@archivedB @KDRoe122 I'm also on SAA pub bd and b/c there's more pub opps than SAA, I think it would benefit from being broader #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

RT @ccoest: @eiratansey @KDRoe122 a support group prior to submission could strengthen articles and writing but also generate ideas among p…

ccoest
ccoest

@archivedB @KDRoe122 I've tried twice to submit a session proposal about publishing and twice it's been rejected. #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

RT @KDRoe122: @archivedB #saawar I am more likely to try to give new/interesting projects to someone who is excited about learning, really…

ccoest
ccoest

@KDRoe122 @eiratansey my mind is already racing on how to make it happen #saawar

Sasha Griffin
griffingate

@WomenArchivists In lone arangr shops, there aren't advancement opportunities, no matter what prof dev you do. #saawar

Beth M.
archivedB

RT @hcorneliadean: @KDRoe122 @archivedB Such a great point. Passion -- finding an avocation rather than just an occupation -- is so import…

Beth M.
archivedB

@KDRoe122 Get interest from SAA publishing arm on doing a new writers workshop? #saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

@hcorneliadean @archivedB #saawar Agree absolutely Heather. Would not have made it through the shoals of working life if I didn't love this

Heather Dean
hcorneliadean

@KDRoe122 @archivedB Such a great point. Passion -- finding an avocation rather than just an occupation -- is so important! #saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

@ccoest @eiratansey #saawar I think that would be great--ideas on how to bring it to fruition?

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@AlexandrArchivy and we have a really flat structure, so there's really no other promotion options. #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@AlexandrArchivy Tenure and promotion are interconnnected, here. After 5 or 6 yrs, assistants get reviewed to go up to associates. #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@gretagets When going up for ESS (like tenure but for academic staff) scholarship is also optional, it's only required for tenure) #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@WomenArchivists I've learned to be selective. Some things (scholarly publs, service to SAA) "translate" better than others. #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@gretagets Is that for tenure? For promotion we require service and pro dev, but not scholarship (although it's optional) (1/2) #saawar

ccoest
ccoest

@eiratansey @KDRoe122 a support group prior to submission could strengthen articles and writing but also generate ideas among peers #saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

@archivedB #saawar I am more likely to try to give new/interesting projects to someone who is excited about learning, really loves archives

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@hcorneliadean only b/c administration backs it up by supporting travel, telecommuting, etc.Otherwise it'd be an absurd expectation #saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

@archivedB #saawar As a manager now, it says A LOT to me if someone cares enuf about what we do enough to learn, stay current/expand.

ccoest
ccoest

@AlexandrArchivy @eiratansey absolutely. it's intimidating but the ultimate goal is to engage multiple voices and perspectives #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@WomenArchivists We call it "feeding the packet." #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@WomenArchivists Our promotion process is designed so that scholarship, service, and prof. development are all essential. #saawar

Eira Tansey
eiratansey

@KDRoe122 @ccoest One more time, with hashtag: For me it would be things I'm trying to get published (e.g., journal articles) #saawar

Heather Dean
hcorneliadean

@ccoest @eiratansey I agree -- great idea! Maybe a place to workshop writing in process or ideas for future projects? #saawar

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@ccoest @eiratansey I also think it would be helpful to hear about the editing process to help writers know what to expect. #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@AlexandrArchivy @archivedB It's a guideline, not formal. But when I was new I got feedback that I needed to spend more time on it.#saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

@eiratansey @ccoest #saawar Interesting idea--what kind of writing (not boring memos I hope!) reports for work? prof. papers?

Alexandra Orchard
AlexandrArchivy

@MaijaAnderson @archivedB Does your library require that you somehow track or quantify that time to prove it? #Saawar

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

Does extra effort for professional development translate to advancement in your workplace? #saawar

ccoest
ccoest

@eiratansey great idea. the publishing process is mystifying to many and I want to work to make it clearer and more accessible #saawar

Heather Dean
hcorneliadean

@MaijaAndersonThat's impressive! I imagine that really helps in terms of balancing time between core work and prof contributions #saawar

Eira Tansey
eiratansey

@ccoest An archivists' writing support group would help me tremendously #saawar

ccoest
ccoest

as editor of Provenance, what guidance/resources would help you with scholarship? #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

@archivedB Our library faculty expected to spend significant time (30% or so) on scholarship & service - promotion depends on it #saawar

Heather Dean
hcorneliadean

RT @Texarchivist: Reminder: @WomenArchivists live chat today on scholarship/professional development. Starts at noon EST, 11:00am CST. Foll…

JenniferAllanGoldman
JenniiAG

I have responsibility for planning prof dev workshops & want to host more leadership/mgt trainings from corp world. Really needed! #saawar

Sami Norling
SamiNorling

Also, when the perfect workshop/conference/webinar comes up (i.e. this one - http://t.co/2Ad6PwNgrs), financial support is likely #saawar

Sami Norling
SamiNorling

Presenting at conferences is encouraged; financial support for attending major conferences is guaranteed #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@archivedB Big disconnect there. I ask for a lot more external dev than people typically use. I'm relatively new and pushback. #saawar

Eira Tansey
eiratansey

@archivedB We have promotion and tenure criteria that touches on professional development at my institution #saawar

Maija Anderson
MaijaAnderson

RT @Texarchivist: Reminder: @WomenArchivists live chat today on scholarship/professional development. Starts at noon EST, 11:00am CST. Foll…

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

@badger5 That's a great idea! What tips do you have for holding yourself accountable to your professional goals? #saawar

Bethany Anderson
bga_archivist

@archivedB I think it's important to grow one's knowledge, and joining committees etc., gives us voice in the profession #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@kitschqueen I think that might be why most of us became Archivists. We're enduringly curious. #saawar

Beth M.
archivedB

What are typical expectations for pro dev at your workplace or for you personally? #saawar

badger5
badger5

Every year I outline what I want to accomplish professionally. 2014 is the year of learning code. #saawar

Sasha Griffin
griffingate

@eiratansey @archivedB And career! #saawar #selfpreservation

Sami Norling
SamiNorling

2/2 Conferences were previously for networking w/finding job in mind, will now be more for knowledge, skills, developments in field #saawar

Declan Hoare
DHGenealogy

RT @archivesnext: .@archivedB I sometimes take workshops in topics outside my area to broaden my perspective #saawar

Susan
kitschqueen

the field is always changing so it requires constant learning. I like to learn. #saawar

Sami Norling
SamiNorling

I have various motivations for prof. dev.: webinars, workshops for adding to my knowledge, skills 1/2 #saaWAR

Susan
kitschqueen

so I can have experiences and learn new things I can't through my day to day duties. Also it's expected for promotion. #saawar

Eira Tansey
eiratansey

@archivedB Also I have pretty strong feelings about one's obligation to be involved for forward movement of one's profession #saawar

Heather J. Stecklein
hjstecklein

@archivedB I need to learn so much about to implement change (esp. digital). Sometimes I feel like--if I don't do it, no one will. #saawar

Kathleen Roe
KDRoe122

#saawar Some things I do are to keep current (in archives) others to support management work I now do

Eira Tansey
eiratansey

@archivedB In old staff gig, 2 get myself a professional gig. I'm now tenure-track faculty and need to be involved for RPT purposes. #saawar

Kate Theimer
archivesnext

.@archivedB I sometimes take workshops in topics outside my area to broaden my perspective #saawar

Sasha Griffin
griffingate

@archivedB (2) I like havng a network of ppl w/ diff specialities that I can refer to for their expertise, just ask @herodotusjr 2/2 #saawar

Virginia Pickel
vpickel

RT @archivedB: If you engage in professional development, what are your motivations for doing so? #saawar

Sasha Griffin
griffingate

@archivedB (1) I learn best by hearing others' case studies, so I like that aspect of prof dev. 1/2 #saawar

Kate Theimer
archivesnext

RT @Texarchivist: Reminder: @WomenArchivists live chat today on scholarship/professional development. Starts at noon EST, 11:00am CST. Foll…

Kate Theimer
archivesnext

Everytime I see the hashtag #saawar for @WomenArchivists I can't help but think it means something else ... but that's off topic.

Kate Theimer
archivesnext

RT @archivedB: Welcome to the SAA WAR live tweet on working the third shift: presenting, publishing, and professional development. #saawar

Krystal Appiah
kaappiah

RT @archivedB: Welcome to the SAA WAR live tweet on working the third shift: presenting, publishing, and professional development. #saawar

Beth M.
archivedB

If you engage in professional development, what are your motivations for doing so? #saawar

Rachael Dreyer
gretagets

RT @archivedB: Welcome to the SAA WAR live tweet on working the third shift: presenting, publishing, and professional development. #saawar

Virginia Pickel
vpickel

RT @archivedB: Welcome to the SAA WAR live tweet on working the third shift: presenting, publishing, and professional development. #saawar

Beth M.
archivedB

Welcome to the SAA WAR live tweet on working the third shift: presenting, publishing, and professional development. #saawar

S. Bennett
stephestellar

RT @barkivist: Don't forget! @WomenArchivists live tweet on scholarship/professional development starts at noon today!: http://t.co/oqUJNSr…

S. Bennett
stephestellar

Can't properly participate in #saawar professional development discussion until 1pm ET but I'll be there!

Susan
kitschqueen

RT @barkivist: Don't forget! @WomenArchivists live tweet on scholarship/professional development starts at noon today!: http://t.co/oqUJNSr…

Virginia Pickel
vpickel

RT @Texarchivist: Reminder: @WomenArchivists live chat today on scholarship/professional development. Starts at noon EST, 11:00am CST. Foll…

Susan Floyd
Texarchivist

Reminder: @WomenArchivists live chat today on scholarship/professional development. Starts at noon EST, 11:00am CST. Follow #SAAwar!

Erin Lawrimore
barkivist

Don't forget! @WomenArchivists live tweet on scholarship/professional development starts at noon today!: http://t.co/oqUJNSrgv4 #saawar

Sasha Griffin
griffingate

Very much looking forward to the @WomenArchivists live tweet conv about professional dev. #SAAwar today starting in 50 min!

Amanda E. Strauss
amandastra

RT @msarchivist: It's almost here! @WomenArchivists: 12 pm-3pm EST live tweet on scholarship/professional development: http://t.co/2ZekmX7J…

Sammie Morris
msarchivist

It's almost here! @WomenArchivists: 12 pm-3pm EST live tweet on scholarship/professional development: http://t.co/2ZekmX7J9d #saawar

INALJ West Virginia
INALJWestVA

RT @WomenArchivists: Clear your schedules! Tomorrow (12 pm-3pm EST) is our live tweet on scholarship/professional development: http://t.co/…

Kendra Leonard
kendrapleonard

RT @WomenArchivists: Clear your schedules! Tomorrow (12 pm-3pm EST) is our live tweet on scholarship/professional development: http://t.co/…

Kate Theimer
archivesnext

RT @WomenArchivists: Clear your schedules! Tomorrow (12 pm-3pm EST) is our live tweet on scholarship/professional development: http://t.co/…

Women Archivists_SAA
WomenArchivists

Clear your schedules! Tomorrow (12 pm-3pm EST) is our live tweet on scholarship/professional development: http://t.co/EePwgJIPTJ #saawar

DeAnne Luck
DeL423

RT @WomenArchivists: Interested in scholarship and professional development? Save the date for our live tweet on Friday, Feb. 7th at 12-3 P…

Eira Tansey
eiratansey

RT @WomenArchivists: Interested in scholarship and professional development? Save the date for our live tweet on Friday, Feb. 7th at 12-3 P…

Kelly Stewart
kellyannewithe

RT @archivesnext: If I remember, I'll definitely be following @WomenArchivists chat on scholarship & professional development today 12-3 PM…

Kate Theimer
archivesnext

If I remember, I'll definitely be following @WomenArchivists chat on scholarship & professional development today 12-3 PM EST #SAAwar

GSLIS at Illinois
gslis

RT @WomenArchivists: Interested in scholarship and professional development? Save the date for our live tweet on Friday, Feb. 7th at 12-3 P…

Kate Theimer
archivesnext

RT @WomenArchivists: Interested in scholarship and professional development? Save the date for our live tweet on Friday, Feb. 7th at 12-3 P…

Sami Norling
SamiNorling

RT @SNAP_Roundtable: We're not the only RT live-chatting! Check out @WomenArchvists' chat on professional development tomorrow Fri 2/7 12-3…

SFA CDS
SFACDS

RT @SNAP_Roundtable: We're not the only RT live-chatting! Check out @WomenArchvists' chat on professional development tomorrow Fri 2/7 12-3…

SNAP Roundtable
SNAP_Roundtable

We're not the only RT live-chatting! Check out @WomenArchvists' chat on professional development tomorrow Fri 2/7 12-3pm EST using @SAAwar