This is not an ivory tower, but it is a hill I am willing to die on: sharing and promoting local history collections [slides]

ALIA Library

Creator
Stephan, Kyla
Description

ALIA New Librarians' Symposium 9 (NLS9), 5-7 July 2019 Adelaide: collaborate deviate innovate
 
This presentation (PowerPoint slides) supported the talk on local studies libraries. This session aimed to provide a greater understanding of local studies collections by providing:

  • an overview of the type of materials local studies libraries hold and the customer base they support
  • examples of successful, and measurable, engagement between new and existing customers with collections; including in-library programming, pop-up events and social media
  • samples of professional development programs that are designed to educate colleagues and partners about the role of local studies and their unique position with in public libraries and the wider world of heritage collections
  • a demonstration of how to introduce customers to other heritage collections in order to assist them in achieving better research outcomes
Publisher
Deakin, ACT: Australian Library and Information Association
Contributor
City of Gold Coast
Date
2019
Type
Format
Language
en
Relation
https://read.alia.org.au/alia-new-librarians-symposium-9-nls9-program
Coverage
Australia