October is Georgia Archives Month

Archives Month is an opportunity to show how important items are preserved, cataloged, cared for, and made accessible by archivists and librarians. Share the resources below to promote the value of archives and local history collections.

2024 Theme > Find Your (Archives) Match: Creating and Maintaining Community Connections

Archives collections often provide a deeper level of information on the histories of people and places, but collections are rarely complete. In order to fill in the gaps, archivists use the available knowledge to learn more about the story as well about those who are involved as a gateway to other leads. Building collaborative relationships is within the heart of connecting these stories, and helps us work towards a shared vision to bridge gaps in collections, in outreach, and in advocacy. Together, we strive to collect and provide access to ever more nuanced, underrepresented stories in our communities

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Key dates and activities

Celebrate special activities and events throughout the month.

Talking points

Find phrases and ideas you can use to help communities and stakeholders understand the important role of archives and archivists.

These resources are from the Society of American Archivists.

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Social media messages

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  • It’s Georgia Archives Month! Throughout October, you can learn how important historical and cultural items are being preserved, cataloged, and made accessible by archives and libraries. See what special collections are available in your community.
  • Celebrate Georgia Archives Month! Connect online with thousands of free-to-use images in the @DigitalLibraryofGA. Discover maps, postcards, photographs, and more at dlg.usg.edu
  • Did you know that public libraries have millions of archival, genealogical, and primary source materials available for free online? Step back in time and search digitized newspapers, browse scrapbooks, and flip through yearbooks. Take a trip down memory lane at dlg.usg.edu
  • October is Georgia Archives Month! Celebrate by researching your family tree. Use Ancestry Library Edition at your local library and find more tips and tools at georgialibraries.org/genealogy [PAIR WITH 5 steps to get started with genealogy image below]
  • Did you know you can explore local history at your local public library? It’s easy to get started with these 5 steps. And continue your journey at georgialibraries.org/genealogy [PAIR WITH 5 steps to get started with history image below]
  • Ask your librarian for a copy of “Georgia’s Treasures,” featuring unique collections of genealogy, history, and culture from public libraries across the state. [PAIR WITH Georgia’s Treasures image below]

Graphics and images

Use these graphics to share on your library’s social media or website.

Click on an image to open the gallery, then right-click on the image to download and save it to your computer.

Georgia's Treasures
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Georgia Archives Month Logo

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Visit the Society of American Archivists website for more web and social media graphics.

Promotional materials

5 steps to getting started with genealogy guide

5 steps to getting started with local history

“Getting Started” Guides

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Discover Georgia’s Treasures

Georgia’s Treasures: Exploring Your Genealogy, History and Culture at Public Libraries

Find unique and varied treasures in distinctive and carefully curated collections in Georgia’s public libraries.

Download PDF | Request print copies from GPLS