Core Promoting Preservation Interest Group

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Purpose: Advocates for preservation of cultural heritage materials among librarians and non-librarians by offering educational opportunities and supporting outreach efforts both inside and outside of institutional library contexts. To promote understanding of preservation principles and objectives, development of preservation skill sets, and cultivation of potential preservation funding sources.

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Visit the Family History Library during the 2022 Core Forum in Salt Lake City

  • 1.  Visit the Family History Library during the 2022 Core Forum in Salt Lake City

    Posted Sep 30, 2022 01:36 PM
    2022 Core Forum


    Core will offer a tour of four unique libraries in Salt Lake City  on Thursday, October 13,  during the 2022 Core Forum. The full-day tour will feature a visit to the Family History Library where attendees will have the opportunity to explore the newly renovated building.

    The renovations to the Family History Library significantly improve discovery and research experiences. The library also shares knowledge and support virtually, making more and more books available online through the FamilySearch Digital Library.  Several public libraries, as well as special and academic libraries, partner with Family Search. Partner libraries have shared parts of their collections with FamilySearch and work together scanning books and other media to be searched online. Along with Lynn Turner, Director FamilySearch Family History Library, staff will showcase their collections, technology, and assist attendees in genealogy research. 

    Registration Fees
    $159 Core Member
    $189 ALA Member
    $209 Non-Member
    $99 Student/Retired/Seeking Employment

    Learn more about Core Forum's exciting preconferences and tours.



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    Brooke Morris-Chott
    Advocacy and EDI Program Officer
    Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures
    American Library Association
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