{"id":79830,"date":"2024-03-08T09:38:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T14:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clrc.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=79830"},"modified":"2024-03-08T09:38:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T14:38:30","slug":"lilrc-webinar-archivist-local-history-2","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/clrc.org\/event\/lilrc-webinar-archivist-local-history-2\/","title":{"rendered":"LILRC Webinar: Ask an Archivist – Establishing a Local History Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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