SHRAB Projects
Each year or biennium, the SHRAB implements programs that promote the preservation of and access to historical records held in cultural repositories throughout North Carolina.
Current Projects
The Community Archiving Training & Support project provides resources for library staff to boost archival knowledge and guide patrons in preservation. Products include a webinar series and nine tipsheets for public distribution:
Past Projects
“When Are We Us?” Training and Resources for America 250 assisted partner repositories in preparing for the America 250 commemoration with exhibit panels, primary source directories, and regional workshops. Training included guidance for developing oral history projects, coordinating community scanning days, and sharing community stories through exhibits and more. Recorded sessions are available on YouTube.
Preserving and Sharing Community Histories Online created a series of eight brief tutorial videos to provide collection stewards a jump-start or review in archives management.
Digitizing North Carolina’s Hidden Collections increased access to North Carolina archival materials by digitizing collections from 20 repositories and making them available on DigitalNC.
Teaching Digital North Carolina created lesson plans and tutorials using primary sources found in North Carolina repositories.
The Next Generation trained archivists to lead instruction statewide as part of the Traveling Archivist Program. View the workshop presentation and the training manual.
The Care and Handling of Family Papers produced a series of online tutorials about the identification, care, and preservation of essential family records. View the playlist.
Getting Ready to Go offered grant-writing workshops. View the workshop presentation and the training manual.
The Traveling Archivist Program (TAP) visits repositories around the state and provides information, tools, and recommendations about collection preservation and access. Read more about the TAP program and materials.
Support for these projects was provided by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
