Wednesday, January 16, 2019

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oral History Projects Done Right

 

Every community has a unique story to tell, and the library is the perfect place to share these stories. Oral histories are a popular and accessible way to preserve and promote the history of your community.  This webinar will walk through the steps of planning and hosting a successful oral history project.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn Marketing Tips to Promote Your Project
• Understand the Basics of Audio Recording Equipment
• Use Basic Interview Techniques
• Identify Hosting Solutions

Presenter:  Ana Rodriguez

Ana D. Rodriguez is currently the South Florida Librarian at the Florida International University Green Library. She has been working with academic libraries, particularly with special collections, for a span of ten years in areas pertaining to descriptive metadata, digitization, and archival work. Additionally, she has substantial experience working with art collections and museums.