Joshua Kitchens, Candidate for Regent for Examination Development

Joshua Kitchens

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Director, Archives and Information Studies Programs Clayton State University, 2015-Present

Archivist, Special Collections Georgia College and State University, 2008-2015

 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

  • Academy of Certified Archivists, Regent for Outreach, 2020-2022; Chair, RDS Review Committee, 2019-2020; Exam Development Committee,  2017-2020
  • Society of Georgia Archivists: Treasurer, 2022
  • Society of American Archivists: Member 2008-Present

“What is the role of archival certification in the modern work environment?"

Simply stated certification gives archivists confidence. Confidence that they know the important knowledge and tasks of our field as understood by their peers in the ACA. Confidence that they have a certification that can be taken to an employer to prove that their knowledge is valuable and important. Confidence to know that through participation in the ACA that they are maintaining a commitment to ensure that our field strives to be constantly learning, improving and supporting its new members. 

 

Upcoming Events

Call for Proctors

Are you interested in assisting ACA exam candidates while earning recertification credits? We are seeking volunteers to proctor the online exam June 11-13, 2026. Sign up here. The 3-hour exam will be offered multiple times throughout the three days, and you can choose the time slots that fit your availability. Each proctoring session lasts for 5 hours and is entirely online. It’s a great chance to meet your fellow CAs and to help future CAs!

To ensure that everyone can earn points toward recertification, please do not sign up for more than two time slots. Proctor training will be provided several times in early June. If you have any questions, please reach out to examadmin@certifiedarchivists.org.

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