This sounds exciting, although it doesn't directly concern me. The gene4ral
issue which most people want is for archives to be available online. This
would have the widest possible benefit. Good luck and gklad to hear your
positive news.
Sandie Reed
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Subject: Powys Archives Survey
Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2015 13:29:19 +0000
From: Catherine Richards (CSP - Libraries, Information Archive Serv...
<catherine.richards(a)powys.gov.uk>
Dear Administrator
I would be very grateful if you could post the email below on your
mailing list. We are seeking views from as many people as possible
across Powys, but as lots of our visitors come from across Wales,
Britain and overseers it would be great to gather as many thoughts as
possible. Thank you for your support.
*_Powys Archives: Past Collections – Future Directions_*__
**
People are being asked for their views on Powys Archives.
We are seeking funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for an exciting
new project which will greatly improve the way we house our records.
The new accommodation in Llandrindod Wells, Powys will make the archives
much more accessible and will transform the Archive Service into a
highly valued long-term community heritage asset.
Better accommodation will improve the way we manage the Archives
collections and is critical for the future care and storage of
documents. However we want the project to be much more than this, and
there is a strong commitment to ensure people and communities use the
archives and learn about the collections.
Our project, Past Collections – Future Directions will enable the
archives, volunteers and community groups to work together to develop,
expand and preserve the ongoing story of how we live in Powys.
We want to open up the county’s history through activities such as
talks, exhibitions, displays, group visits, and learning sessions
tailored to a wide variety of audiences from all backgrounds and levels
of interest.
Through this outreach work the project will aim to generate interest in
archives, and to encourage and train a body of volunteers. In
particular, we hope that volunteers will be willing to help digitise
collections, which we will then aim to make available online.
We want to make sure that heritage that has been hidden is made
accessible, and we want to ensure that we use our written heritage to
help people understand the culture and history of the county of Powys.
Before we apply for grant funding we are gathering views on what people
think about Powys Archives, and seeking information about what would
encourage visitors and volunteers.
Please take part in our survey and help us make sure our archives
collections are looked after for you and future generations to use. The
questionnaire is available online via
http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=33896&lang=en
People who do not have internet access can obtain a paper copy by
contacting Powys Archives, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1
5LG or telephone 01597 826088.
**
*Thank you very much*
*
**Catherine Richards*
Powys County Council
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Catherine Richards
Principal Officer Museums and Archives//Prif Swyddog Amgueddfeydd ac
Archifau
/Powys County Archives Office
County Hall
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 5LG
Tel: 01597 826086
http://www.powys.gov.uk/archives
FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/powysarchives
TWITTER @powysarchives
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