Czech Archive Society

The Czech Archive Society (Czech: Česká archivní společnost, abbreviated ČAS) is a voluntary professional association of archivists and other archive workers, including former employees, in the Czech Republic. It also brings together academic researchers, university students in archival science and auxiliary historical sciences, and other interested members of both the professional and lay public. The society is a member of the International Council on Archives. Founded on 4 May 1990 at its constituent general assembly, ČAS held its first regular general assembly a year later, and since then the general assembly has convened annually. Its mission is to support the professional activities and interests of archivists, to strengthen contacts and mutual cooperation among archivists both within the Czech Republic and with colleagues abroad. Among its core activities, ČAS co-organizes a national archival conference every two years. It also arranges lectures and seminars for those interested and, since 1998, has held an annual professional archival excursion, usually lasting three days. The society participates in the preparation and promotion of International Archives Day. Since 1998 it has organized the ČAS Student Scientific Competition for the Prize of Univ. Prof. PhDr. Sáša Dušková, DrSc., which recognizes student research in archival science, auxiliary historical sciences, and administrative history. Since 2002, the Czech Archive Society has published a yearbook summarizing professional and social activities in the field of Czech archival science. Membership is open to any natural person as a regular member. Collective membership is intended for legal entities based in the Czech Republic (except archives). Honorary membership is for individuals and is approved by the general assembly; honorary members have included Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, Karel Čáslavský, and Prof. Zdeňka Hledíková, among others. The highest body of the Czech Archive Society is the general assembly, held annually. Between general assemblies, the society's activities are managed by a 13-member committee elected for three years. An audit commission is elected for the same period to review the society's accounting. The society has two regional branches and five student sections. The Ještěd branch was established in 2006, and the Brno branch was established in 2016. Student sections operate at universities in Brno, České Budějovice, Hradec Králové, Olomouc, and Prague. The society's chairs have included Jaromír Charous (1989–1990, preparatory committee), Ivan Martinovský (1990–1996), Vladimíra Hradecká (1996–2002), Daniel Doležal (2002–2008), Marie Ryantová (2008–2014), David Valůšek (2014–2021), and Karel Halla (since 2021).

The Czech Archive Society (Česká archivní společnost, ČAS) was established at its constituent general assembly on 4 May 1990. A year later, in 1991, the first regular general assembly was held, and since then the general assembly has convened annually. The society was created to support the professional activities and interests of archivists, and to help strengthen contacts and mutual cooperation among archivists not only in the Czech Republic but also with colleagues abroad. In the years following its founding, ČAS developed a range of professional activities. It co-organizes a national archival conference every two years. It also arranges lectures and seminars for interested parties and, since 1998, has held an annual professional archival excursion, usually lasting three days. The society also participates in the preparation and promotion of International Archives Day. Since 1998 it has organized the ČAS Student Scientific Competition for the Prize of Univ. Prof. PhDr. Sáša Dušková, DrSc., which awards student research in archival science, auxiliary historical sciences, and administrative history. Since 2002, the Czech Archive Society has published a yearbook summarizing professional and social activities in Czech archival science. The society's leadership has changed over the decades. Jaromír Charous chaired the preparatory committee in 1989–1990. Ivan Martinovský served as chair from 1990 to 1996, followed by Vladimíra Hradecká (1996–2002), Daniel Doležal (2002–2008), Marie Ryantová (2008–2014), David Valůšek (2014–2021), and Karel Halla from 2021. Structurally, the highest body is the general assembly, held annually. Between assemblies, a 13-member committee elected for three years manages the society's activities, and an audit commission elected for the same period reviews its accounting. Two regional branches have been established: the Ještěd branch in 2006 and the Brno branch in 2016. Five student sections operate at universities in Brno, České Budějovice, Hradec Králové, Olomouc, and Prague. The society is a member of the International Council on Archives.

• 2016

  Brno regional branch established.

• 2006

  Ještěd regional branch established.

• 2002

  Czech Archive Society begins publishing an annual yearbook.

• 1998

  Annual professional archival excursion launched; Student Scientific Competition for the Prize of Univ. Prof. PhDr. Sáša Dušková, DrSc. established.

• 1991

  First regular general assembly held; annual general assemblies continue thereafter.

• 1990

  Czech Archive Society founded at constituent general assembly on 4 May.

1. 1Czech Archive Society – Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Česká archivní společnost – Wikipediacs.wikipedia.org