On December 19, 2008, the major archival groups, the National Coalition for History (NCH) and several individual NCH member organizations sent a letter to President-elect Obama’s Transition Team setting forth the qualifications that should be considered in selecting a new Archivist of the United States. It was sent the same day that former-Archivist Allen Weinstein’s resignation became effective.

To read a copy of the transmittal letter and the selection criteria click on the highlighted sections of this sentence.

There is currently no public timetable for filling the position.