for Fellow in SAA. Monitor the continuance of day care at the SAA Annual Meeting. Meet annually in conjunction with the SAA meeting. Conduct its business in accordance with Section IX. of the SAA Governance Manual. SAA Publications On top of book publications, SAA offers the following regular publications: American Archivist: the peer-reviewed scholarly journal of SAA. Published semi-annually, it aims to cover theoretical and practical aspects of the profession, cultural, legal, technological, as well as social issues surrounding collecting, preserving, and accessing archival records and materials through journal articles, case studies, and product reviews. Archival Outlook: formally the SAA Newsletter. Started in the 1970s, the newsletter is published 6 times a year and focuses on best practices of the profession, day to day concerns of the archivist, and updates on organization business. In the Loop: bi-weekly e-newsletter that offers updates on SAA activities and interests. Awards Offered The Society recognizes archivists' achievements with awards for advocacy, writing, and contributions to the profession. The highest honor is that of Fellow, a distinction awarded since 1957. Every year, there is a new Distinguished Fellows Class, which cannot exceed 5% of the total SAA membership in a given year. To qualify for nomination, a candidate must meet all the academic and technical requirements of the profession, be a member of the organization for at least 7 years, and make significant and high quality contributions in the form of scholarly writing, running workshops, and participating in the organization's leadership or other administrative roles. In 1974, after the death of Sister M. Claude Lane, an award was sponsored in her name by the Society of Southwest Archivists. It is awarded annually by the SAA while being fully established, sponsored, and funded by the Society of Southwest Archivists. The SAA also recognizes graduate students of color who are interested in the archival profession. The award was first established in 1993 and was later named after Harold T. Pinkett. SAA Presidents Prior meetings Meetings of the Society of American Archivists are often held jointly with other organizations such as the Council of State Archivists (CoSA), and the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA). References External links Official website UnOfficial Wiki of the 2007 SAA Annual Meeting UnOfficial Wiki of the 2008 SAA Annual Meeting History organizations based in the United States Organizations established in 1936 Society of American Archivists