By Rose Buchanan and Stephanie Luke, Reviews Editors

The American Archivist is always looking for new ways to keep readers apprised of the latest archives resources. Our newest format, the microreview, is a short, informal contribution (about 100–400 words) that provides a summary of a work or tool and shares the reviewer’s reaction. Microreviews might address some of the following questions: What are you reading? What apps are you using to make your work easier? How did you come across this item? Why is it interesting to you? Why would others find it interesting?

Microreviews are published on the American Archivist Reviews Portal; you can browse past microreviews on our Reviews page. Compared to full-length reviews, which are typically 600–1,500 words, microreviews usually take less time to prepare and move through the publication process. They are an excellent way to contribute to the archival literature no matter where you are in your career journey and are an especially great option for students, first-time reviewers, and busy professionals.

For more information about writing a microreview, please see our guidelines. If you’re interested in writing a review, please contact us at ReviewsEditor@archivists.org. We are available to answer questions and guide you through the entire review process.

We look forward to hearing from you!