Description:

As a tool for recording the lives and viewpoints of both common and uncommon people, oral histories have become a vital component of collections in cultural institutions. Unfortunately, librarians, curators, and archivists do not always have control regarding the format or the quality of the oral histories and accompanying material that are sent to our institutions. In order to ensure that the sights and sounds that oral histories will survive into the future, we must be proactive about providing long-term access to these materials.  We will discuss reformatting and digitization issues as well as appropriate labeling techniques. The class will also cover the selection and set-up of recording equipment to ensure high quality recordings for those instances in which repositories have input over the creation of new oral histories.

Notes:

Please note that registrations for this class must be received at least one week prior to the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and set-up instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days prior to the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Time: All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern time.

This class is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access.

Technical Requirements:

Please see Technical Requirements for web-based classes.

Associated Training Tracks:

Basic Archives Preservation Track
Basic Library Preservation Track

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Related Items:

This class is a part of the Digitization Track. Other classes in this track are:

Caring for Originals During Scanning Projects (core)
Digital Imaging of Library and Archival Materials (core)
Grant-Writing for Digitization and Preservation Projects (elective)
Metadata for Digitization and Preservation (core)
Understanding Digital Photographs (core)
Digital Collections: Where to Begin (core)

This class is also part of the Digital Preservation Track. Other classes in this track are:

Basic Digital Stewardship (core) 
Digital Library Program Development (elective)
Digital Photograph Collections: Access and Standards (core)
Grantwriting for Digitization and Preservation Projects (elective)
Managing and Preserving Digital Materials (core)
Understanding Digital Photographs (elective)

Reviews:

"This is the second class I have taken with this instructor.  Her thoroughness is much appreciated.  GREAT resources section!"

Registration:

You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering:  Click on the "Register" tab and login or create an account to register.

PDF Form:  Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.