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Free stuff: Archives 101

Free stuff: Archives 101

If you have interesting historical photos or records and want to know how to take care of them, check this out: The State Archives and other historical agencies are presenting “The Basics of Archives,” a series of free one-day workshops throughout Washington in October. The workshops are designed for people who work with historical records but aren’t trained archivists.        The free workshops, all from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be held on the following dates: ● Monday, October 5, at the…

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Many museums free this Saturday

Many museums free this Saturday

Want to go to a museum this weekend but don’t have the bucks to pay for it?  You’re in luck. Many museums throughout the state will be open this Saturday as part of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day.  You and a guest can get free general admission to lots of museums and cultural venues in Washington.  Admission cards good for two people and more information can be found here . To find a participating museum near you, go here .

Join Ask-WA for Free in 2010

Join Ask-WA for Free in 2010

Dear libraries of Washington State, Are your users on the internet? I’m willing to bet that a lot of them are. Do they use chat software to communicate? IM tools like ICQ and AIM have been around since 1996/1997 (respectively), and companies like Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo! all provide IM services. Chat and IM aren’t new, and lots of people use them to communicate with friends, family, and colleagues. Chat and email are probably the two most-used methods for online…

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