Local history collections : current trends, practices, and concerns -- Archival collections vs. local history collections : what's the difference? -- Collection development and library mission statements -- Audience : who will be your users? -- Collaboration with other local history organizations -- Facility needs and preservation of LHRC materials -- Reference and access -- Marketing and outreach -- Your virtual local history reference collection -- Appendix A. Local history collection survey instrument -- Appendix B. American Library Association Reference and User Services Association's guidelines for establishing local history collections -- Appendix C. Collection development policy template -- Appendix D. Condition of item(s) form -- Appendix E. Albany County Public Library genealogy training worksheet -- Appendix F. Public domain and creative commons : a guide to works you can use freely.
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