SAA Core Values Statement and Code of Ethics

Flashcards about the SAA Core Values Statement and Code of Ethics for Archivists.

What are the Core Values and Code of Ethics intended to guide?

Individuals who perform archival labor or work in archival environments.

What should archivists strive to do regarding access and usage?

Expand access and usage opportunities for users, and potential users, of archival records.

What type of opportunities should archivists cultivate?

Collaborative opportunities with creators, users, colleagues, and any interested parties.

What should archivists develop and follow?

Professional standards that promote transparency and mitigate harm.

What is an important aspect of collections that Archivists should advocate for?

Archival collections should reflect the rich complexity and diversity found in humanity.

What should Archivists actively share?

Knowledge and experitise with creators, users, and colleagues.

According to the text, what is the goal of the SAA document?

To move the profession toward a more inclusive, ethical, and accountable community of archival practice.

What should archivists promote and provide in regards to archival materials?

The widest possible accessibility of materials, while respecting legal and ethical restrictions.

What is the role of Archivists in helping to provide Accountability?

Help maintain documentary evidence of actions by individuals, groups, and organizations.

What do Archival materials provide for human memory?

Digital and physical surrogates for human memory, both individually and collectively.

What do archivists serve as for primary source materials?

Stewards

What does responsible stewardship mean for archivists?

Making ethical and transparent decisions about how to provide care for documents, records, and materials entrusted to them.

What is critical to forge, in regard to archival work?

Connections with under-documented communities and individuals

What should archivists root their work in?

An ethics of care that prioritizes sustainable practices and policies.

What type of relationships should be maintained with creators?

Trustworthy relationships

What responsibilities do archivists have to society?

Preserving individual and community memory and increasing social awareness of past events.

What is essential to maintaining when placing restrictions on collections?

Transparency

What rights of users do archivists respect?

Rights to privacy by maintaining confidentiality of research and protecting personal information.

What should Archivists demonstrate and avoid?

Professional integrity and avoid potential conflicts of interest.

What should archivists strive to exercise in the appraisal, acquisition, and processing of materials?

Ethical, professional judgment

What is essential for archivists to document regarding collection-related policy?

All collection-related policy decisions

What do archivists protect regarding archival materials?

All materials for which they are responsible

What do Archivists actively promote?

Open and equitable access to records in their care as much as possible.

What is Stewardship?

Stewardship refers to the responsible management, care, and protection of archival materials, ensuring their preservation and accessibility for future generations.