Neuse Regional Libraries will share methods of connecting with their communities and preserving local histories through community scanning and digitization, as well as recording oral histories, and making resources available and accessible to patrons through a Local History Libguide. The presentation will include a video tour of the Libguide and will emphasize the learning process of how to conduct oral histories, select interviewees, and find the right equipment. Lastly, presenters will discuss the methods used in marketing these events and resources to patrons.
Learning Objectives:- Locating beneficial resources for training staff and volunteers to record oral histories.
- Identifying potential partners for digitization and oral history platforms.
- Applying effective marketing strategies for local history initiatives
About the PresentersCarolyn Schulman is the Head of the Technical Services Department at Neuse Regional with six years of experience in libraries.
Lori Bradford is the Branch Manager at the Pink Hill Public Library with nine years of experience in libraries.
