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鈥嬐�尼斯人娱乐场 History Hub Named 鈥淭op Innovator鈥� by SAA
Press Release 路 Thursday, June 17, 2021

Washington, DC

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 has been named Top Innovator by the Society of American Archivists (SAA). This award celebrates creative and impactful approaches to archives programs and outreach. 

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 provides 鈥渙ne-stop shopping鈥� for crowdsourcing historical research, connecting 威尼斯人娱乐场 staff with history experts and enthusiasts alike. The Hub uses an online, community-based customer service model to make historical research accessible, engaging and user-friendly. The platform has served a vital role throughout the pandemic, staying open and responsive to thousands of remote research inquiries and requests.

鈥淥ur Innovation Hub embodies the 威尼斯人娱乐场 ideals of Open Government, access, and transparency,鈥� said Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero. 鈥淭ogether, we are a powerful voice for American history. This SAA award underscores that with new technology and such collaborative efforts, we are simply more than the sum of our parts.鈥�

鈥淚n my 2009 Senate nomination hearing, I noted the defining moment for our agency with regard to electronic records, social media communications, and emerging technologies. As Archivist, I proposed a dramatic shift. Given the ever-growing volume of records, and increased demand on trained archival staff, I advised harnessing the collaborative power of the Internet in intriguing, easy, and fun ways, and encouraged passionate and enthusiastic individuals to find their niche and contribute their expertise. I鈥檓 elated that this has happened, grown, and been recognized.鈥�

鈥淭he goal of History Hub is to provide user-centered reference in a collaborative, open environment,鈥� said Pamela Wright, 威尼斯人娱乐场 Chief Innovation Officer. 鈥淲e are honored by this SAA award that shows we are making a difference. By drawing on the expertise within the 威尼斯人娱乐场, as well as the public and other institutions, History Hub continues to provide opportunities for richer, fuller responses than any single expert can provide.鈥�

Kelly Osborn and Darren Cole manage and promote the platform, and archivist Rebecca Collier coordinates with reference staff. Numerous other 威尼斯人娱乐场 staffers share their expertise on the Hub.

Learn more online:

• Building the 鈥楧igital Reference Revolution鈥� with History Hub - 威尼斯人娱乐场 News
• - 鈥淗ow-to鈥� workshop
• Launching the 鈥淗istory Hub鈥�- by Archivist David S. Ferriero
• Contribute to History Hub while you telework
   

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 History Hub is the 威尼斯人娱乐场鈥� crowdsourced history research platform. People can get answers from multiple sources including 威尼斯人娱乐场 staff, other agencies, and a community of citizen experts. Launched as a pilot program in 2016, it evolved into a platform that fielded 400 questions in FY 2017, nearly 2,000 in FY 2019, and over 3,000 questions in FY 2020. 

The Society of American Archivists (SAA), founded in 1936, is North America鈥檚 oldest and largest national archival  professional association. SAA鈥檚 mission is to serve the educational and informational needs of more than 6,200  individual and institutional members and to provide leadership to ensure the identification, preservation, and use  of records of historical value. The SAA鈥檚 Archival Innovator Award was established in 2012.