Committees & Working Groups

This working group organizes and supports CoSA’s Chatting with Colleagues sessions—guided, informal discussions that explore timely topics and emerging issues in the field. Members of the working group help identify discussion topics, guide discussions, and shape formats that encourage open dialogue and peer-to-peer learning. The group’s work fosters a welcoming space for members to exchange ideas, share experiences, and engage in meaningful conversation throughout the year.

The Educational Videos Working Group develops engaging, accessible video content that supports our members and promotes best practices across the community. Participants help identify key topics, shape scripts and storyboards, and collaborate on creating high-quality educational resources that inform, inspire, and strengthen our collective knowledge.

The Electronic Records Working Group leads the planning and promotion of Electronic Records Day, an annual initiative in October designed to raise awareness about the importance of managing and preserving digital records. Active primarily from late summer through early fall, members help develop educational resources, coordinate outreach efforts, and shape the annual webinar and related programming. The group collaborates to support agencies, archives, and the public in understanding the risks, responsibilities, and opportunities associated with electronic records, and encourages broad participation through social media, community engagement, and shared best practices.

The Resource Center Working Group collaborates with CoSA staff and contractors to develop and maintain the organization’s Resource Center. Members assist with migrating existing resources, shaping the structure and functionality of a new platform, and regularly identifying valuable materials to add. Through their efforts, the group ensures that CoSA’s Resource Center remains a dynamic, accessible hub of information and tools for members and the broader archival community.

The STEER Unconference Working Group plans and coordinates the annual SERI STEER Unconference, a virtual, participant-driven event focused on current issues in managing electronic records across state and territorial archives. Active each year from January through May, members help shape the event theme, develop session tracks, identify subject experts, and guide opportunities for attendee-led discussions. The group works collaboratively to create an engaging, informative experience that encourages conversation, shared learning, and forward-looking ideas within the electronic records community.

The Webinars Working Group plans and delivers CoSA’s webinar programming, offering timely, practical learning opportunities for members. Participants help identify relevant topics, recruit knowledgeable presenters, and shape engaging session formats. Through thoughtful coordination and collaboration, the group ensures that each webinar supports professional development, highlights innovative work across the community, and meets the evolving needs of state and territorial archives.