Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-146) and index.
Contents:
Defining, creating, and developing a local history archive -- Collection development policies for the local history archive -- Acquiring and making local history collections accessible -- Care of a local history archive.
Summary:
The convergence of the Internet with local history archives in public libraries aids researches, gives new tools to librarians and archivists, and points to continued improvements in saving and sharing local history. Phillips provides a comprehensive manual and a guide for anyone who is searching for guidelines for the administration of non-traditional library materials.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.