Hi all!

I'm brand new and thought I'd introduce myself and offer my expertise. I'm a mom with two young kids who are probably gorging on candy as I type this. Did I mention that my husband is a full time stay-at-home parent? And today is the day after Halloween?

I have a Master's in Library Science with a Specialization in Archives Management. I've worked on collections housed at the Library of Congress, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I was also the Image Researcher at American Girl for about 6 years.

If you have any questions about how to preserve photos, letters, artwork, rare books, wedding gowns, quilts, etc. etc. etc. please drop me a line. In most cases I can answer the question off the top of my head, and I never charge for these kinds of queries. I publish a free montly eZine called "Ask the Archivist" so (with your permission, of course) your question might even end up in print!

Warmly,
Sally

Hi Sally. What an interesting background you have. Welcome to BWS.

Hi Sally!

Welcome to the forum! Your job sounds so interesting!

There is alot of wonderful women that post to this website.

I learn something new everyday.

Please enjoy!

Teresa

Welcome, how old are your kiddies?

We have dear friends who live in Madison. Great city for families!

How nice is must be to have a full-time stay at home dad. What is the ages of your children.

Your job sounds so intersting, imagine you run across something new all the time.

Nice to meet you, know you will feel right at home here.

Welcome! Have you ever worked with family trees?

Welcome Sally,
I am new here also. Just jump right in the water is fine.
Nice to meet you.

A hearty and warm welcome Sally. Wow, just when you think you've heard about all kinds of professions, a new one pops up...interesting!

Hi Sally, thanks for joining us and offering your expertise. You'll like it here.

Welcome Sally......like the other gals said, I find your background and your work VERY interesting! It must be very rewarding to "preserve history" - whether it's personal or more "global", it's making sure that something is available to see, feel, read, enjoyed by future generations. How cool is that?!

Hope you enjoy getting to know everyone here - it's a really wonderful group of women with a lot to offer....