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.