Dear Students: Becoming an Archivist in a Time of Uncertainty and Unrest

摘要

This contribution to the special issue is written in the form of a letter addressed to current students in archives. Written in response to the November 2016 election, it considers how the archival profession can navigate issues of racial tension, economic inequality, immigration, and hateful political rhetoric. Archival work is nothing if not critical and cannot be isolated from societal concerns. This letter of personal reflection will consider the interconnections among archives, political issues, and professional practice.