October is
Georgia Archives Month

October is Georgia Archives Month

2023 Theme: Sparking Curiosity: Demystifying Digital Collections

Georgia Public Library Service is a proud supporter of Georgia Archives Month. Since 2006, Archives Month has given the profession an opportunity to tell (or remind) people that items that are important to them are being preserved, cataloged, cared for, and made accessible by archivists and librarians.

Use the resources below to promote the value of archives and local history collections.

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► Talking points

► Key Dates

► Georgia Archives Month Logo

► Social Media Profiles and Hashtags

► Submit your event for publicity help

► Webinars

► Impact stories

► Additional resources

► Society of Georgia Archivists poster

► Customizable Graphics

► Society of American Archivists Graphics

► “Get Started” Genealogy Guides

Talking Points on the Power of Archives

This printable infographic (PDF) has phrases and ideas you can use to help communities and stakeholders understand the important role of archives and archivists.

Link to PDF

More from the Society of American Archivists:

http://files.archivists.org/advocacy/AAM/TalkingPoints.pdf

Key Dates

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Twitter #ArchivesHashtagParty

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Electronic Records Day

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
#AskAnArchivist Day
Twitter chat and Instagram takeover

#AskAnArchivistDay is an opportunity to break down the barriers that make archivists seem inaccessible and interact with users, supporters, and prospective supporters about the value of archives.
More info: https://www2.archivists.org/initiatives/askanarchivist-day

October 11-13, 2023
Society of Georgia Archivists Virtual Annual Meeting

Friday, October 27, 2023
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

Georgia Archives Month Logo

Archives Month on Social Media

Hashtags:

Use these whenever you talk about archives on social media.

#GAarchivesmonth
#ArchivesMonth
#GeorgiaLibraries

#AskAnArchivist
#Archivesin5Words
#WhyIAmAnArchivist
#PeopleLoveArchives

Social Media Profiles

Facebook: @GAarchivesmonth
Twitter: @GAarchivesmonth
Instagram: @gaarchivesmonth

Messages for social media

October is #GAArchivesMonth! #Georgia’s 2023 theme is “Sparking Curiosity”, learn new skills and seek out advice from colleagues who have been on this path before. Follow @GAArchivesMonth on social media for useful tips, resources, and information.
It’s Georgia Archives Month! During the month of October, archives and libraries remind people that items that are important to them are being preserved, cataloged, cared for, and made accessible by archivists and librarians. #GAarchivesmonth #GeorgiaLibraries
Celebrate Georgia Archives Month virtually with thousands of free-to-use images and items in the @DigitalLibraryofGA. Reuse, remix, gif it up, or explore! Visit https://dlg.usg .edu. #GAarchivesmonth #PeopleLoveArchives
Did you know you can explore #Genealogy and #LocalHistory at your local public library? Here are five quick tips: https://georgialibraries.org/five-ways-to-explore-history-at-your-library/
#GAarchivesmonth is a great time to explore family, local, and national history. Ask your local librarian or archivist to get started or visit https://georgialibraries.org/preserve-history-at-your-library.
October is #GAarchivesmonth! Celebrate by learning and preserving local history at your local library. Learn about resources here: https://georgialibraries.org/archival-services/genealogy/ #GAarchivesmonth #GeorgiaLibraries
Did you know that public libraries have millions of archival, genealogical, and primary source materials freely available online? Visit the Digital Library of Georgia https://dlg.usg.edu. #GAarchivesmonth @DigitalLibraryofGA

Publicize your Archives Month Activities

Publicize your Archives Month event! Fill out this form to have the Georgia Archives Month Committee promote your events on its social media platforms. Please email the form along with a photo to archivesmonth@soga.org.

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Webinars

Georgia Archives Month, Georgia Public Library Service, and the Digital Library of Georgia are co-sponsoring a series of free webinars as part of Georgia Archives Month.

“Archival Management Systems,” with Sheila McAlister

Wednesday October 4, 2 pm

Need to select an archival management system, but don’t know where to start? Learn about the attributes of archival management systems you should consider when selecting a system. The webinar will also discuss the process for system selection.
“Digital Preservation 101: Intro to Digital Preservation Basics,” with Josh Kitchens

Wednesday October 11, 2 pm

Preserving digital records seems daunting. You may ask yourself, what exactly are you preserving, how are you preserving it, and how can you manage a digital preservation program. This workshop seeks to give you a basic answer to these questions and more. This workshop will introduce participants to digital record concepts such as information representation, data authenticity and integrity, and the fundamentals of digital information systems.
“Digital Archiving 102: Identifying and Migrating Born Digital Format,” with Emily Halevy and Jessica Leming

Wednesday October 18, 2 pm

The IBM 726 magnetic tape system launched in 1952 was billed as the first digital storage format. It was the first in what would become a revolution in digital storage and born digital workflows. This webinar will cover the basics of identifying obsolete born digital formats and migrating files to newer digital formats for preservation and access.
“Demystifying Web Archiving: Creative Approaches When Time Is Limited,” with Ashley Shull

Wednesday October 25, 2 pm

Archiving the web, while challenging, is one of the best ways to capture the history of a community now. Capturing community created content can provide a vibrant record of various organizations like churches, neighborhood associations, art galleries, music festivals, non-profits, food culture, local government, and more. This session will explore creative approaches to web archiving workflows, curation of collections, and metadata creation.

Past Webinar Recordings
Telling the Story of Your Collections to the Press
Using Social Media to Tell Your Collections’ Stories
Public Outreach and Collections Care
Promoting Preservation: Utilizing New Media
Involving the Public in Your Preservation Efforts

Archives Change Lives: Impact Stories

Use the video (find it here) and this collection of stories from the Society of American Archivists to demonstrate how archives change lives and improve communities.