Have you ever wanted to ask an archivist why your photos are fading away? Or why only some records are digitized? Or whether they actually wear white gloves when handling old records?
Well, good news! In this episode, our archivists will answer questions just like these that have been sent in from listeners like you! Inspired by the annual #AskAnArchivist day on social media and other popular programs, this episode will cover best practices for preserving family records, how archivists decide what to digitize, tips for researching at the State Archives, and more!
Also be sure to check out the links below for further resources!
Suggested Resources for Preservation:
Northeast Document Conservation Center: https://www.nedcc.org/
Quick Preservation Tips: https://ncarchives.wpcomstaging.com/2015/04/27/quick-preservation-tips/
Family Oral History: https://ncarchives.wpcomstaging.com/2021/07/01/family-oral-histories-introduction-and-planning/
UNC-G Scrapbook Collection: https://gateway.uncg.edu/islandora/object/ua%3AUA0111?page=3&display=grid
Protecting Records: https://ncarchives.wpcomstaging.com/2021/04/30/mayday-saving-our-archives-2021-protecting-your-important-books-papers-and-photographs/
Suggested Resources for Research:
North Carolina Digital Collections: https://digital.ncdcr.gov/
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/north-carolina-state-archives/
NC Land Grants: https://nclandgrants.com/
NC Maps: https://web.lib.unc.edu/nc-maps/
TranscribeNC: https://archives.ncdcr.gov/researchers/transcribenc
Journey of an Archival Record – Digitization and Access: https://connectingdocs.podbean.com/e/the-journey-of-an-archival-record-part-iii-digitization-and-access/
DOC Search Guides: https://archives.ncdcr.gov/documents/doc-search-guides
State Library’s Genealogy Guides: https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/research/research-guides-and-tools#Genealogy-41
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