Local history reference collections for public libraries / Kathy Marquis and Leslie Waggener.
A collection of local history materials is useful to a wide variety of library users, from genealogists and family historians, to patrons researching the history of their home or church, and local students searching for class project resources. But the idea of creating one can feel intimidating--con...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chicago :
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association,
2015.
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| Series: | ALA guides for the busy librarian.
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| Summary: | A collection of local history materials is useful to a wide variety of library users, from genealogists and family historians, to patrons researching the history of their home or church, and local students searching for class project resources. But the idea of creating one can feel intimidating--conjuring up visions of establishing elaborate security procedures, finding dedicated space to house the materials, and even the need for new staff to process and provide access to the collection. Yet there s a much easier way, one that spotlights your existing materials by complementing them with published materials commonly found in or available to public libraries. Speaking from their own experiences, while also sharing examples and ideas from other libraries around the country, the authors present a start-to-finish guidebook for creating a local history reference collection that your community will embrace and use regularly. |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 146 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-135) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780838913314 0838913318 |