HCC | November 5, 2009
Download now or preview on posterous ochcc.pdf (1613 KB) Adrian Turner, of the California Digital Library, has provided this PDF copy of the presentation he made at Tuesday’s HCC meeting. Adrian explains how signing up for a free membership can expand access to your special collections by making digital finding aids and/or digitized items available [...]
HCC | November 4, 2009
At yesterday’s HCC meeting, Stephanie George recommended that organizations with Orange County archival collections ought to list themselves in USC’s L.A. as Subject directory. L.A. as Subject is the alliance of Los Angeles region special collections that hosted last month’s Los Angeles Archives Bazaar. By listing your organization, you will allow researchers studying the Los [...]
Colleen Greene | August 1, 2009
Are you affiliated with a small museum, library, or archive that needs financial assitance to help preserve your special collections? If so, Bank of America is partnering with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to award 1-year grants of up to $3,000 each to help preserve select types of local heritage collections: Grants [...]
William Dean | January 17, 2009
As a Californio family descendant, a genealogist, and a local historian, one of my genuine concerns is the effect that such scattered resources of Orange County history and heritage has for future generations of historians and researchers. It would be my hope that the Coordinating Council address this situation in a forthright and active manner. [...]
Colleen Greene | December 10, 2008
I just stumbled upon the Orange County Public Library’s historical images collection today. It looks like the collection was launched back in June, and it currently consists of just under 1,100 digitized images from various Orange County historical organizations. I’m thrilled to see that OCPL finally has a digital local history gallery! Orange County libraries [...]
Colleen Greene | November 13, 2008
The 2009 Images of Orange County calendar is available for sale by the Orange County Mexican American Historical Society (OCMAHS). Calendars may be purchased for $10 plus shipping/handling (or in person at Calacas in Santa Ana), but are included with a $15 annual membership to OCMAHS. To place an order send your address and check/money [...]
