This subject provides an introduction to the development and promotion of local history and archive collections. It will examine the role of local histories for a community; the place of libraries in building collections of such histories; and the nature of such collections, focusing on local newspapers, oral history, photographs, other paper-based materials, memorabilia and digital media such as digital photographs, websites and blogs. It will also examine the place of organisational archives in providing a history for an organisation as it evolves over time and place and how such archives may be promoted to management.
Class Name | Community histories |
Host School | Charles Sturt University |
Class Identifier | INF518 |
Credit Value | 8 Points |
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Course Tool (Online) | Blackboard |
Class Description | This subject provides an introduction to the development and promotion of local history and archive collections. It will examine the role of local histories for a community; the place of libraries in building collections of such histories; and the nature of such collections, focusing on local newspapers, oral history, photographs, other paper-based materials, memorabilia and digital media such as digital photographs, websites and blogs. It will also examine the place of organisational archives in providing a history for an organisation as it evolves over time and place and how such archives may be promoted to management. |
Class Disclaimer | Please refer to the syllabus document for more information. |
Delivery | Asynchronous |
Start and End Date | February 29th, 2016 - June 17th, 2016 |
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Last Add Day | January 29th, 2016 |
Residency Start and End Date | No Residency |
Syllabus | Download Syllabus |