Resources

Image scanning and photography

This resource is useful for those who are interested in scanning photographs and taking photographs at events. This step-to-step guide provides guidance on issues such as file/format for scanning  and helpful advice on issues such as data protection and copyright.  Download this resource here.

Loan receipt form 

It is advised that if you are loaning images from members of the pubic to scan as part of your project, it is best practice to provide and complete a Loan receipt form. You can download this form here. 

Copyright agreement form

It is important that you get permission from the original owner of a photograph to use copies of their image in your project. Please get the owner of the photograph to sign and agree to what extent their image can be used.  You can download this from here.

Recording sound 

This resource is useful for those who are interested in recording and collecting sound. This step-to-step guide provides guidance on recording equipment, file formats for recording, permissions and sharing audio. Download the resource here.

Managing  paper records

This resource is useful for those who are interested in collecting paper records. It covers considering what to collect, reasons to collect,  as well as storing and conservation of paper records. Download the resource here.