Local history reference collections for public libraries / Kathy Marquis and Leslie Waggener.

Author/creator Marquis, Kathy author.
Other author Waggener, Leslie, author.
Format Book
PublicationChicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2015.
Descriptionxiv, 146 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Libraries--United States. --Special collections. --Local history materials.
Local history--Bibliography. --Methodology.
Historical libraries--United States.
United States--History, Local. --Bibliography. --Methodology.

SeriesALA guides for the busy librarian
ALA guides for the busy librarian. ^A1004276
Contents Local history collections : current trends, practices, and concerns -- Archival collections vs. local history collections : what's the difference? -- Collection development policies and library mission statements -- Audience : who will be your users? -- Collaboration with other local history organizations -- Facility needs and preservation of LHRC materials -- Reference and access -- Marketing and outreach -- Your virtual local history reference collection -- Appendix A. Local history collection survey instrument -- Appendix B. American Library Association Reference and User Services Association's guidelines for establishing local history collections -- Appendix C. Collection development policy template -- Appendix D. Condition of item(s) form -- Appendix E. Albany County Public Library genealogy training worksheet -- Appendix F. "Public domain and creative commons : a guide to works you can use freely" from the University of Montana-Missoula Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 129-135) and index.
LCCN 2015008699
ISBN9780838913314 paperback
ISBN0838913318 paperback

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Z688.L8 M38 2015 ✔ Available Place Hold