Today, October 4, archivists around the country will take to Twitter to respond to questions tweeted with the hashtag #AskAnArchivist. Questions will vary widely, from the silly (What do archivists talk about around the water cooler?) to the practical (What should I do to be sure that my emails won’t get lost?), but each question will be an opportunity for the public to learn more about the work of archivists. Last year generated thousands of questions and answers, some of which have been Storified. Visit SAA’s Storify that summarizes the 2016 #AskAnArchivist Day to get more examples of questions and answers.
A Belated Happy Birthday to the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress celebrated its 224th birthday yesterday! Founded in 1800, the LOC is the United States' oldest...