Join us for Snacks & Stacks, an opportunity for MAA members to explore archival institutions across Michigan! This November, we’ll be taking guided tours of stack areas at archival repositories across the state, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how Michigan repositories store, preserve, and organize their collections.
After the tours, enjoy a relaxed networking session where you can:
Grab a bite to eat
Connect with fellow archivists, students, and professionals
Share experiences and insights about working in archives
Discuss best practices, challenges, and innovations in the field
Whether you’re new to archives or a seasoned professional, Snacks & Stacks is a fun, informative way to see archives around our State. Come curious and come hungry!
Exact dates and institutions to be announced!
Curious about archives and special collections careers ? Join the Michigan Archival Association for Ask an Archivist: Student Edition, a virtual event for students exploring the archival field.
This interactive session gives you the opportunity to:
Whether you’re considering an MLIS, preparing for internships, or just curious about what archivists do, this event is the perfect chance to explore your future in archives!
Zoom link will be sent to registered participants on the day of event.
Join us for Snacks & Stacks at the Ford Motor Company Archives, an opportunity for MAA members to explore an archival institution in the Metro Detroit region of Michigan! On November 14th at 10am, we’ll take a guided tour of the stack areas for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Ford Motor Company stores, preserves, and organizes their collections.
After the tour and project talk (at approximately 11:30am-12:00pm), enjoy a relaxed lunch networking session at a local restaurant where you can:
Whether you’re new to archives or a seasoned professional, Snacks & Stacks Metro Detroit is a fun, informative way to see another archival institution in our State. Come curious and come hungry!
Join us for Snacks & Stacks at the Northern Michigan University Archives, an opportunity for MAA members to explore an archival institution in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! On November 14th at 1:00pm, we’ll take a guided tour of the collections stack areas for a behind-the-scenes look at how the NMU Archives stores, preserves, and organizes their collections.
After the tour and project talk (approximately 2:00pm-2:30pm), enjoy a relaxed afternoon networking session at a local restaurant where you can:
Whether you’re new to archives or a seasoned professional, Snacks & Stacks Upper Peninsula is a fun, informative way to see another archival institution in our State. Come curious and come hungry!
Join us for Snacks & Stacks at the Michigan State Capitol, an opportunity for MAA members to explore an archival institution in the Greater Lansing area of Michigan! On November 14th at 3:00pm, we’ll take a guided tour of the collections stack areas for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Michigan State Capitol stores, preserves, and organizes their collections.
After the tour and project talk (at approximately 4:30pm), enjoy a relaxed evening networking session at a local restaurant where you can:
Whether you’re new to archives or a seasoned professional, Snacks & Stacks Lansing is a fun, informative way to see another archival institution in our State. Come curious and come hungry!
The Michigan Archival Association invites you to our 2026 Annual Conference! Located near the top of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula on the shores of Little Traverse Bay,
Petoskey is a town known for its “Million Dollar Sunsets”, scenic beauty, and its historic downtown Gaslight District. Visitors will find more than 1,300 acres of parkland, recreational trails, and 8 miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline, as well as a vibrant downtown full of shopping, culture, and history! We hope to see you all in picturesque Petoskey next June!
"Michigan Archival Association" is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.
