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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. A collection of local history materials is useful to a wide variety of library users, from genealogists and family historians, to patrons researching the history of their home or church, and local students searching for class project resources. But the idea of creating one can feel intimidating--conjuring up visions of establishing elaborate security procedures, finding dedicated space to house the materials, and even the need for new staff to process and provide access to the collection. Yet there's a much easier way, one that spotlights your existing materials by complementing them with published materials commonly found in or available to public libraries. Speaking from their own experiences, while also sharing examples and ideas from other libraries around the country, the authors present a start-to-finish guidebook for creating a local history reference collection that your community will embrace and use regularly. Written in a to-the-point manner that facilitates easy implementation, this bookShows why a local history reference collection is important, how it fits into a library's mission statement, and offers tips for getting stakeholders on boardSummarizes current trends and practices, explaining the differences between a local history reference collection and an archiveWalks you through each step of planning and setting up a collection, offering guidance for determining your audience, gathering materials, cataloging and processing, and collaborating with other local history organizationsIncludes advice on housing your collection, providing access for researchers and other users, and staff trainingGives tips for marketing and outreach, including how to bolster your collection's presence on the web and in social mediaBy using materials already in your library or easily available to you, creating a local history reference collection can be easier than you think, and this book shows you how.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. A collection of local history materials is useful to a wide variety of library users, from genealogists and family historians, to patrons researching the history of their home or church, and local students searching for class project resources. But the idea of creating one can feel intimidating--conjuring up visions of establishing elaborate security procedures, finding dedicated space to house the materials, and even the need for new staff to process and provide access to the collection. Yet there's a much easier way, one that spotlights your existing materials by complementing them with published materials commonly found in or available to public libraries. Speaking from their own experiences, while also sharing examples and ideas from other libraries around the country, the authors present a start-to-finish guidebook for creating a local history reference collection that your community will embrace and use regularly. Written in a to-the-point manner that facilitates easy implementation, this bookShows why a local history reference collection is important, how it fits into a library's mission statement, and offers tips for getting stakeholders on boardSummarizes current trends and practices, explaining the differences between a local history reference collection and an archiveWalks you through each step of planning and setting up a collection, offering guidance for determining your audience, gathering materials, cataloging and processing, and collaborating with other local history organizationsIncludes advice on housing your collection, providing access for researchers and other users, and staff trainingGives tips for marketing and outreach, including how to bolster your collection's presence on the web and in social mediaBy using materials already in your library or easily available to you, creating a local history reference collection can be easier than you think, and this book shows you how.…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 104 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. pp. 104 Illustrated edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP.

Condition: New. Speaking from their own experiences, while also sharing examples and ideas from other libraries, the authors of this volume present a start-to-finish guidebook for creating a local history reference collection that your community will embrace and use regula.

Paperback. Condition: New. A collection of local history materials is useful to a wide variety of library users, from genealogists and family historians, to patrons researching the history of their home or church, and local students searching for class project resources. But the idea of creating one can feel intimidating--conjuring up visions of establishing elaborate security procedures, finding dedicated space to house the materials, and even the need for new staff to process and provide access to the collection. Yet there's a much easier way, one that spotlights your existing materials by complementing them with published materials commonly found in or available to public libraries. Speaking from their own experiences, while also sharing examples and ideas from other libraries around the country, the authors present a start-to-finish guidebook for creating a local history reference collection that your community will embrace and use regularly. Written in a to-the-point manner that facilitates easy implementation, this bookShows why a local history reference collection is important, how it fits into a library's mission statement, and offers tips for getting stakeholders on boardSummarizes current trends and practices, explaining the differences between a local history reference collection and an archiveWalks you through each step of planning and setting up a collection, offering guidance for determining your audience, gathering materials, cataloging and processing, and collaborating with other local history organizationsIncludes advice on housing your collection, providing access for researchers and other users, and staff trainingGives tips for marketing and outreach, including how to bolster your collection's presence on the web and in social mediaBy using materials already in your library or easily available to you, creating a local history reference collection can be easier than you think, and this book shows you how.…

Condition: New. pp. 104.

Paperback. Condition: New. A collection of local history materials is useful to a wide variety of library users, from genealogists and family historians, to patrons researching the history of their home or church, and local students searching for class project resources. But the idea of creating one can feel intimidating--conjuring up visions of establishing elaborate security procedures, finding dedicated space to house the materials, and even the need for new staff to process and provide access to the collection. Yet there's a much easier way, one that spotlights your existing materials by complementing them with published materials commonly found in or available to public libraries. Speaking from their own experiences, while also sharing examples and ideas from other libraries around the country, the authors present a start-to-finish guidebook for creating a local history reference collection that your community will embrace and use regularly. Written in a to-the-point manner that facilitates easy implementation, this bookShows why a local history reference collection is important, how it fits into a library's mission statement, and offers tips for getting stakeholders on boardSummarizes current trends and practices, explaining the differences between a local history reference collection and an archiveWalks you through each step of planning and setting up a collection, offering guidance for determining your audience, gathering materials, cataloging and processing, and collaborating with other local history organizationsIncludes advice on housing your collection, providing access for researchers and other users, and staff trainingGives tips for marketing and outreach, including how to bolster your collection's presence on the web and in social mediaBy using materials already in your library or easily available to you, creating a local history reference collection can be easier than you think, and this book shows you how.…