Randall C. Jimerson (History) publishes book, teaches workshop, delivers keynote

Randall C. Jimerson (History) recently published the book "Archives Power: Memory, Accountability, and Social Justice" (Chicago: Society of American Archivists, 2009). Grounded in historical and social theory, this analysis of the power of archives and the role of archivists in society calls for renewed emphasis on remembrance, evidence and documentation as a means of securing open government, accountability, diversity and social justice. Jimerson argues for development of an archival ethics of professional and societal responsibility. Chapter excerpts can be found at http://faculty.wwu.edu/jimerson/ArchivesPower-Contents_000.htm.

The book launch took place in August at the SAA annual meeting in Austin, Texas, where Jimerson also presented a paper on archival education guidelines. He then taught a Society of Archivists (UK) workshop, based on themes examined in the book, in London and delivered a keynote address at the SOA annual conference in Bristol, England, in September.