Career Satisfaction of Young Archivists

The 2006 Society of American Archivist's A*CENSUS study included several action items to address the generational shift in the archival profession, including "making room in the archival profession for new workers" and working to "engage younger professionals in leadership roles within organizations." Our Career Satisfaction of Young Archivists study asked working archivists age 35 and under about their satisfaction with their work duties and work environment, as well as about their relationship with professional associations, to determine how to address the A*CENSUS action items. It is our hope that this study will contribute to the collective voice of young archivists in the profession.