Summer is a perfect time to reflect on the school year gone by. This week, Danna Bell of the Library of Congress showcases one of her favorite posts from 2013-2014.
As my colleagues know, for the past year I have served as the president of the Society of American Archivists. At the organization’s upcoming conference one of my duties will be to give a plenary address that highlights a theme that is of importance to me and that connects to issues of importance to archivists. For my presidential address, I’ve decided to focus on the importance of knowing and sharing your story.
Since the beginning of my term, I have talked about the importance of story in our lives and of sharing your story–be it with family or friends or with those who can help protect an