Every community is rich with history buffs, amateur genealogists, and curious minds who revel in the stories and memories of the past. Harnessing this shared interest, libraries can offer a unique platform for engagement: A “Community History Club.” Allowing each club member to set the topic and lead a meeting, it fosters a sense of […]
Engaging Your Community: A Path to Preserve History Together
Preserving the rich history of our community is a collective effort that requires engagement and support from all corners. At Advantage Archives, we firmly believe in the power of community involvement.. In this blog post, we’ll explore four ideas to engage our community and preserve your communities history. Alumni Foundations: Sponsoring Yearbook Digitization Our community’s […]
Create An Online “Meeting Place” For Community History Archive Users
Community engagement is at the heart of a modern library’s mission. Today, social media, blogging, and online forums offer a powerful toolbox to foster community around your library’s resources, including the Community History Archives. By leveraging the power of social media platforms and other online spaces, libraries can connect with their patrons in ways never […]
Developing a Digital Newspaper Archive Engagement Strategy
Community engagement is a dynamic, ongoing process. It involves listening, learning, adapting, and growing together. By innovatively leveraging a Community History Archive, libraries can further deepen their connections with their patrons, cultivating a community rooted in shared history, learning, and discovery. Remember, every article, every image, and every page from the past can open a […]
Engaging Communities Through Online Archives of Historical Newspapers
Historical newspapers are essential to our cultural heritage, encapsulating the social, economic, and political nuances of different time periods. As we advance in the digital age, many newspapers have been digitized and made available to communities for free online via search platforms like the Community History Archives. This transformation provides a window to our past […]
History After Dark: Try A “Community History Night” As An Engagement Strategy
Libraries have always been more than mere repositories of books. They are vibrant community hubs, fostering connections and offering enriching experiences to their patrons. One such opportunity lies in the creative use of our Community History Archives platform as a foundation to create engaging ‘Community History Night’ programs. These events, themed around specific decades, significant […]
Take Your Community On A Treasure Hunt Through Time
Several years ago, Advantage Archives helped a library partner create a multi-week scavenger hunt through history leading up to the 150th anniversary of the library. Using their Community History Archives, the local community was guided through a series of clues leading them to discover interesting facts, events, and stories about their local community, starting with […]
His Dream: Looking Back At The Life Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
It is time to reflect on the impact the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has had on this country. We learned about Dr. King in the classroom, through documentaries, watching Hollywood movies, on the web, or in the countless books written about his life. These sources, when complemented with primary source materials, are invaluable […]
Let’s Talk About Copyright: Do The Right Thing
Let’s Talk About Copyright: Do The Right Thing When embarking upon a digitization project, careful consideration must be given to how you intend to provide access and what you can and cannot do under U.S. Copyright laws. You need to consider whether the publications are subject to copyright, whether you have permission to use the […]
National Endowment for the Humanities Grant Opportunity
NEH Humanities Collections And Reference Resources Grants – Applications Due July 19th Grants support projects to create intellectual access to collections of rare books, manuscript and archival materials, born-digital records, maps, still and moving images, sound recordings, art, and objects of material culture. Projects may address the holdings or activities of a single institution or […]