CoSA

The Council of State Archivists (CoSA) supports the 56 state and territorial government archives in preserving and providing access to government records.

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CoSA Awards Program Nominations are Open!!

The CoSA Awards Program honors individuals, institutions, and initiatives that enrich and strengthen state and territorial archives across the United States.

Nomination Deadline: May 1st
https://t.co/hjZT3SeD9A

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2025 was quite a year for CoSA!
Read all about it in our 2025 Annual Report -- now available!

https://t.co/CXd5JJBlxL

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WORK WITH COSA!

CoSA has several project consultant/contract opportunities (both short-term and longer term) currently available. All remote.

Check out the Calls for Proposals:
https://t.co/1Mjxq9ctPU

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WEBINAR TODAY!!! 1/22 @ 3 pm ET

Curious about what CoSA has on its agenda for 2026?

Learn about this year's programming focus, updates on grant projects, and a update on the 2026 Annual Meeting.

REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/TnpVtORT5C

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WORK WITH COSA!

CoSA has several project consultant/contract opportunities (both short-term and longer term) currently available.

https://t.co/1Mjxq9ctPU

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Each January, we call upon the CoSA Board President to share a few thoughts with members and colleagues.

Read President Allen Ramsey's remarks on CoSA's strengths, challenges and what's ahead for the organization: https://t.co/XYjFfgZFvd

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New Year's Greetings from CoSA President Allen Ramsey - https://t.co/XYjFfgZFvd

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Updated versions of 3 records guidance documents for state officials, which were created in collaboration with @NASSorg are now posted in the CoSA Resource Center in the Best Practices/Guidelines section: https://t.co/eMNky1Tqje

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@NASSorg @NHSecretary @DEstatedept So pleased for this collaboration, @NASSorg!! These are "must reading" for elected and appointed state officials.

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New from NASS + CoSA: co-branded resources to help state offices manage and preserve electronic records across their lifecycle.🧵

➡️🔗https://t.co/uITGSJERuu

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We're glad to partner once again with @NASSorg on this update of guidance documents for management of #electronicrecords in state governments. Available now for download and use 🎉

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New from NASS + CoSA: co-branded resources to help state offices manage and preserve electronic records across their lifecycle.🧵

➡️🔗https://t.co/uITGSJERuu

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TOMORROW: LAST SHOPTALK OF 2025

Join representatives from APPX Software to explore practical uses of AI in state archives.

Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 2:00 pm ET

REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/u43XEz1Z6Q

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Our December News Brief is available!!

It's chock full of programming updates, comings and goings, and sneak peeks at what's in store for 2026.

https://t.co/9rzCQf9DCm

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LAST SHOPTALK OF 2025: THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH

Join representatives from APPX Software for a discussion exploring practical uses of AI in state archives.

Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 2:00 pm ET

REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/u43XEz1rhi

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If #SpotifyWrapped had a state IT edition… it would be this episode.
AI ➡️ EA ➡️ procurement ➡️ accessibility.
Amy + Alex hit all the NASCIO Greatest Hits.
Listen now 🎙️ #NASCIOvoices
https://t.co/kPygo4j1qJ

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LAST SHOPTALK OF 2025: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH

Representatives from APPX Software join us for a discussion exploring practical uses of AI in state archives.

Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 2:00 pm ET

REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/lVndgAWNT8

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CoSA ShopTalk Webinar Tomorrow!

ShopTalk with Preservica: Utilizing AI for Records Curation & Enrichment
Tuesday,December 2, 2025 | 2pm ET

REGISTER NOW (it's free):
https://t.co/0lc0yBZlfz

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It's not too late to register for this afternoon's ShopTalk webinar with FamilySearch representatives, who will discuss ways to provide access to records and to collaborate with FamilySearch.

3 - 4pm ET

REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/24o7vcAYdR

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SHOPTALK TOMORROW:

Join Jim Ericson, Bruce Brand, and Katie Althoff-Hall from FamilySearch as they share more about providing access to records and collaborating with FamilySearch.

Thursday, November 20, 2026 | 3 pm ET

REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/24o7vcAYdR

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CoSA's upcoming ShopTalks put you in touch with industry leaders

https://t.co/oc2wJdl02N