**Staff local studies**

Local studies collections and information can be complex and require the use of multiple sources. Local studies services require skilled staff. It is preferable for staff to have library, archive, gallery or museum qualifications as that gives a solid ground to build on. It also depends on how many staff there are, and the overall staff skills mix.
All library staff should have a knowledge and awareness of local studies. The [[https://wiki.libraries.nsw.gov.au/index.php?title=Module_8 | Ref-ex training]] can be helpful.

Engaging staff in collecting can help with awareness of the collection either by them collecting material from home, photographing the area, collecting material from local businesses and organisations or passing on potential donor suggestions.

There are opportunities for local studies training. Websites to monitor for training include:
  * [[https://www.alia.org.au/training|ALIA]]
  *[[ https://www.oralhistorynsw.org.au/|Oral history NSW]]
  * [[https://www.rahs.org.au/|Royal Australia Historical Society]]
  * [[https://www.archivists.org.au/|Australian Society of Archivists]]
  * [[https://www.archivists.org.au/|Preservation Australia]]

Email lists to monitor include:
https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/public-library-services/email-lists

[[Guidelines for having a local studies collection]]

[[Baseline enhanced exemplary local studies]] suggested service levels

[[The value of a local studies collection]]

[[Who is the audience local studies]]

[[Collection policy local studies]]

[[Managing collections local studies]]

[[Providing access local studies]]

[[Rights and permissions local studies]]

[[Researching local studies]]

[[Programs and publicity local studies]]

[[Evaluation local studies]]