About Georgia Archives Institute

The Georgia Archives Institute (GAI) is a two-week program offering instruction in the basic concepts and practice of archival administration and the management of traditional and modern documentary materials. The GAI is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Every year the GAI receives many more applications than can be accommodated as the number of positions is limited in order to ensure an optimal experience for all attendees.

The GAI seeks applicants who are at least 21 years of age and fulfill one or more of the following criteria:

• Applicants who have pursued or are pursuing a course of study in their academic career that is relevant to the archival field

• Applicants with long-term career goals in the field of archival administration

• Applicants new to the archival field having served in a paid position or a volunteer with an archival repository

•  Applicants who identify as members of an underrepresented community or who work with collections that document underrepresented communities or groups

Georgia Archives Institute Statement on Diversity

The Georgia Archives Institute is committed to the professional development of archivists in Georgia and beyond. The GAI celebrates and is committed to the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to help foster careers in archival administration. The GAI welcomes applicants of all backgrounds interested in advancing their archival education and experience.