ASK AN ARCHIVIST DAY! What does an archivist do, anyway? At the City of Toronto Archives, archivists work across different areas and roles, all contributing to the preservation and accessibility of Toronto’s records. Our archivists work with records that document Toronto’s development, environment, and the people who have shaped the City. We collaborate with donors and City departments to acquire records of enduring value, which we then appraise, arrange, describe, and preserve. Our Reference and Digital Engagement Archivists help researchers navigate the collection and connect people with Toronto’s history, while also bringing the Archives into the community through outreach and educational programs. We even have our own TTC Archivist and Archivists of Digital Collections! Every archivist works on different projects, and no two days necessarily look the same. Together, the Archives team (Archivists, Conservation, Digitization, and Records Centre) ensures that Toronto’s records and...