The Application of Cultural Competency toward Diversifying the Archival Profession and Record
The Society of American Archivists U. of I. chapter is hosting a presentation from Helen Wong Smith, Archivist for University Records at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Certified Archivist Helen Wong Smith has over 35 years of experience in historical repositories in Hawaiʻi. A B.A. in Hawaiian Studies and MLIS from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, she has held numerous positions, including Executive Director of the Kauaʻi Historical Society, Lead Archivist for the Pacific Island Network of the National Park Service, and Librarian/Archivist for the State Historic Preservation Division. Elected President of Hawaiian Library Association (1997-98), Hawaiian Historical Society (2013-14), and twice of the Association of Hawaiʻi Archivists (2000-01, 2007-08), she was named a Distinguished Fellow of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) in 2016 and became their 78th President in July 2023.
Questions? Contact Nicky Martin.
This event is sponsored by Society of American Archivists U. of I. Chapter