Guidelines for having a local studies collection
Introduction Local studies provide communities with resources that document, illustrate and record the history and cultural heritage of an area, offering a dedicated repository for material over time. Libraries are a trusted location for reliable, accurate and accessible information. Local studies is a combination of collections, services and skilled staff.
Local studies provides access for the community to materials of local interest and relevance, both historical and current. Local studies is a distributed national collection; with collections and services tailored to the unique needs and background of the community. It is important that each local studies collection contributes to the diverse story of Australia.Each library service should define the scope and role of its local studies collection and associated services within the long term strategic planning of the library.
Living Learning Libraries provides standards and guidelines for NSW public library services including Local Studies
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