Module 8

From SLNSW

Purpose of module

To provide an overview of Local Studies Collections in public libraries and identify key resources for Local Studies research.

Introduction

The collection of local historical and geographical materials in public libraries provides an important means of preserving detailed information about local areas. Names given to such collections include Local History Archives, Heritage Centres (where Local History Collections may be combined with Council Archives and Museum functions), or perhaps most commonly, Local Studies Collections. Traditionally these collections have primarily consisted of paper-based formats, but increasingly microform (fiche and film); digital and internet formats are being used to preserve and make accessible information across time.

Licensing

This module is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Australia License.