Remember Your Ebenezer

Meadows Library is hosting an archival training consortium presented by Samford University on Saturday, April 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  The program is designed to help people who want to start an archive/history room including those in churches, businesses, or schools.  If you are interested in attending, please register at https://s07.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?Info=&PG=1535175182300&P=15351751911424115100 by April 6.

Please share the following information with anyone else you think would be interested.

Workshop Title ­ - Remember Your Ebenezer: Starting an Archive to Preserve Your History.

Description – This is an introductory level archival workshop. Participants will learn how to define basic archival terms, create a policy statement, evaluate your building/church for storage, choose supplies, prepare documents for storage, create a scheme of organization, and create an inventory. Participants will also receive archival materials and enjoy an opportunity to fellowship and network with other organizations. Snacks will  be provided.

Cost is $30 (to cover all necessary supplies and materials for participants)
Seating is limited.

The workshop will be led by Jennifer Taylor (jrtaylor@samford.edu), Technical Archivist at Samford University. DOF