World Library and Information Congress: 20-24 August 2006, Seoul, Korea Papers Presented at the Open Session Genealogy and Local History Section A Study on the System Construction, Integration and Use of Local History Digital Archives in Korea Soon-Ae Kang Hansung University Seoul,… Read More
NLB has been working with public and private partners since April 2023 to explore innovative ways of leveraging technologies to engage our patrons in Singapore stories and connect them to our rich history. One such approach is the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) for new ways that our users can engage with Singapore content and foster stronger connections to our history. These endeavours also contribute to Singapore's approach of using “AI for the Public Good”, where technologies, including AI, can be used as a transformational force for good. Read More
For many years, the history of the St. Clair County Poor Farm relied heavily on oral history, with dates and facts that may or may not have been accurate regarding the early years of its existence. The purpose of this research is not to discount oral history, but rather to… Read More
Lighthouse Heritage Research Connections (LHRC) at the Run Run Shaw Library of City University of Hong Kong makes Digital Humanities a participatory force within the local Hong Kong community. First lit in 1893, the Waglan Island Lighthouse is one of 34 lighthouses built along the coast of China by the… Read More
The term ‘oral history’ generically defines the historical research methodology which collects memories and personal commentaries of historical significance through recorded interviews. An oral history interview usually consists of a well-prepared interviewer listening to an interviewee and recording their conversations in audio or video format. The recordings are transcribed, summarised… Read More
The public relations (PR) magazines by local governments are published by almost all local governments in Japan and can be considered as highly important regional materials. While PR magazines in printed form are collected and made available at public libraries in each region, in recent years, with the advance of… Read More
IFLA’s Local History and Genealogy Section, in collaboration with KU Leuven Libraries, is pleased to invite you to take part in our free satellite meeting “Innovative approaches in engaging people with local history and genealogy” on 17-18 August in Leuven, Belgium. Read More
The Local History and Genealogy Section of IFLA is accepting submissions on colonialism and libraries, archives, museums, and universities at the open session of IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2023 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands (22 August to 24 August 2023). Read More
***The recording for this webinar can be found on the IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section’s YouTube Page. Speakers “The Past, Present, and Future of Chinese Genealogy” Yali Wang, Jiangsu Qingtime Sci&Tech Co., Ltd. [email protected] Genealogy is one of the three pillars of Chinese historiography, along with… Read More
The IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section cordially invite you to a webinar on 15 March 2023, 10:00-11:30 (China time) about new insights in the field of genealogy in China and Japan. Please register at the link above. Read More