We invite you to join us for Part II of our discussion of newspapers at the upcoming ALA Annual Conference. This event is open to all registered participants of ALA Annual who will be joining us in DC.
We need to talk about newspapers
Part II: local newspapers
Library users love newspapers! They seek them out for many reasons, ranging from tracing a family history to trying to get a glimpse into an earlier time and place. Teachers may use them in the classroom. Researchers may use them as data sources, or fodder for text-mining projects.
In this session, we will continue our discussion of newspapers from the January 2022 History Section Discussion with a focus on how we can promote the preservation, digitization and access to local newspapers. What challenges have we faced in offering access to local newspapers? What strategies have we developed to respond to these needs? How can we better advocate for our users with regard to access to these important resources?
We welcome participation from those who joined us for the previous discussion and anyone else who is interested in discussing this topic.
This event is sponsored by the ALA RUSA History Section Discussion Group.
Format: In-person at ALA Annual 2022
When: Monday, June 27th from 8:30-10 AM
Where: WCC 206
Find this event on the ALA calendar and add it to your schedule.
Questions? Contact co-conveners Cynthia Levine (crlevine@ncsu.edu) and Amanda Binder (abinder3@uncc.edu).
Other History related sessions to add to your Monday schedule!
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round: Connecting History and Activism for Young Readers
When: Monday, June 27th from 10:30-11:30
Where: WCC 144 B-C------------------------------
Amanda Binder
Social Sciences + History Librarian
UNC Charlotte
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