Request for contributors
We are planning to hold a free workshop on accessibility on
Friday 17 April at Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives, London.
The workshop is aimed at archivists, special collections and
outreach staff who are looking for ways to improve access to their collections
for disabled people.
We will present a case study of our Out of the Box project (www.outoftheboxproject.org) recently
funded by the Arts Council, to share lessons learned with colleagues in the
archives sector. I am looking to expand the lineup of speakers, and would like
to hear from any colleagues within the cultural heritage sector who have
delivered similar projects or who have specific arrangements in place for
disabled audiences to access their (document-centric) collections --
particularly if you would like to share and discuss your work with the
assembled group. Please contact me via email if you would like to contribute.
Themes of interest include
- Identifying barriers
- Marketing your service
- Resource discovery
- Consulting and interpreting collections
- Improving physical access
- Creative responses to archive collections (and other
‘outcomes’)
- Policies vs. projects
- Evaluating success
I will circulate a programme for the day nearer the time,
with event booking instructions for list members who would like to attend.
Many thanks,
Tamsin
Tamsin Bookey
Heritage Manager
Tower Hamlets Local History Library
& Archives
277 Bancroft Road
London E1 4DQ
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