I would like to introduce myself, in this, my first blog entry.  My name is Lorna, and after a fortnight working here at Keesing’s, I am settling into my role as the new online editor.

My work here at Keesing’s is proving busy and varied.  Tracking news stories, proofing texts, getting articles ready to go online – I find myself on a steep learning curve.  One of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of my job is in knowing that I am now part of a team that contributes to keeping the archive alive.

Sat at my desk, I can see every edition of the journal dating back to 1931, and at my fingertips I have the online version of this rich archive.  It is an incredible resource, and I hope you get as much enjoyment from exploring the archive as I do.

As I get to grips with my new job, I want to use this blog to chart my exploration of the functionality of the website, as well as announcing content as it goes live.   As ever, our breaking history section gives you the historical context of the biggest news stories from around the world.  This month, you can even go into space and read about the discovery of the new Saturian moon  (pub 30 Jul 2007).

Lorna