FFHS-NEWS Archives for the 21st century: can you help us prepare our response?

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Free access to online records at libraries

In the Impact Assessment of The Government Policy on Archives (obtainable as
additional information here
<http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archivesconsultation/documents.htm>
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archivesconsultation/documents.htm) there
is a reference (on page 10) to free online access to Cheshire tithe maps in
all Cheshire libraries.  It would be helpful to hear of other examples of
free online access to actual records as opposed to indexes at libraries
throughout England and Wales.  Are there any counties where this type of
facility is thought to be particularly lacking?

 

East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies

On page 4 of that same document there is mention of a very significant
improvement in service following a move to purpose-built premises in ‘The
Treasure House’ in Beverley.  This brought together the archives with the
local studies unit, public library, art gallery and museum as well as a
café.  In preparing the Federation’s response to the consultation document
it would be helpful to hear from any who have used this new facility.  What
is especially good about it?  Have there been any disadvantages following
the move?  Are there lessons to be learned from this experience?

 

The content of this email also appears on the Federation Forum at
<http://www.ffhs.org.uk/forum/index.php?board=42.0>
http://www.ffhs.org.uk/forum/index.php?board=42.0 where you can post your
replies.  You may also get in touch through my email address below.  It
would greatly assist us if you could respond before 26 May but replies after
that may still be helpful.

 

Roger Lewry

FFHS Archives Liaison

 <mailto:exec.member.rl at ffhs.org.uk> exec.member.rl at ffhs.org.uk

16 May 2009

 

 

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