WEEK 6: September 22 & 24

September 22: Outreach to Targeted Populations (including educators)

  • Miller, J. (2012). History education outreach programs for adults: a missed opportunity for archivists? Archival Issues: Journal of the Midwest Archives Conference, 34(1), 45-54.
  • Mates, B. T. (2003). 5-Star Programming and Services for Your 55+ Library Customers. Chicago, IL, USA: ALA Editions. READ Chapter 6, “Outreach Library Programming” http://site.ebrary.com/lib/uncch/detail.action?docID=10194689
  • Zieman, K. (2009). Youth outreach initiatives at the Canadian lesbian and gay archives. Archivaria 68 (Fall), 311-317.
  • Gluibizzi, A. (2009). ‘Artist as Activist’: promoting collections, outreach and community learning. Art Libraries Journal; Apr2009, 34(2), p31-34 http://hdl.handle.net.libproxy.lib.unc.edu/1811/49051
  • Kniffel, L. (2004). Editorial: reclaiming family history in El Paso. American Libraries; Apr, 35 (4), p34.

Optional:

  • Kniffel, L. (2004). Editorial: reclaiming family history in El Paso. American Libraries; Apr, 35 (4), p34.
  • Rossman, J. J. (2013). Build It and S/He Will Come: A Reflection on Five Years in a Purpose-Built Special Collections Space. RBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Cultural Heritage, 14(2), 111-120.

    • September 24: Advocacy and outreach

    Guest speaker: Dr. Erin Bishop, director of Maine Archives and Museums

    • http://mainemuseums.org/ Familiarize yourself with the website of Erin’s organization
    • Comito, L., & Geraci, A. (2012). American Library Association: Special Reports: Grassroots Library Advocacy. Chicago, IL, USA: American Library Association. Read Intro and Chapter 3, “Navigating Relationships” http://search.lib.unc.edu/search?R=UNCb8111774
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