{"id":79830,"global_id":"clrc.org?id=79830","global_id_lineage":["clrc.org?id=79830"],"author":"469","status":"publish","date":"2024-03-08 09:38:30","date_utc":"2024-03-08 14:38:30","modified":"2024-03-08 09:38:30","modified_utc":"2024-03-08 14:38:30","url":"https:\/\/clrc.org\/event\/lilrc-webinar-archivist-local-history-2\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/clrc.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/79830","title":"LILRC Webinar: Ask an Archivist – Establishing a Local History Collection","description":"
An updated version of the program given in May of 2021.<\/p>\n
So much time is spent talking about managing existing collections, but what if you are a library just beginning to create a local history collection? This presentation offers thoughts on what to consider when planning your strategy and how to take those first steps. The discussion will include:<\/p>\n
-Collections development policies<\/p>\n
-Creating the right environment<\/p>\n
-Public access and research<\/p>\n
This program is being recorded at Sachem Public Library’s Local History Room. Who should register: individuals who wish to grow their local history collections, or need some direction for an existing collection in a historical society or small archive.<\/p>\n