Resources

Here, the PLASC Steering Committee presents a list of reliable, useful, and up-to-date support information and resources to assist the needs and work of public library archives. This list is arranged into seven main categories, based on survey results conducted among the membership in Fall 2021. The titles, descriptions, sources, and links are provided within each category. We are accepting suggestions for new resources to add to this list on an ongoing basis. To submit a resource, email publibarchives@gmail.com with the subject “Suggested New Resource.” Explore the links below and let us know how we can improve the resources that support the work of public library archives and special collections.

• Policies and Procedures
• Supervision and Management: Staff, Volunteers, Interns
• Collection Development and Maintenance
• Partnerships and Collaborations
• Outreach: Social Media, Exhibits, Programming
• Digital Assets and Databases
• Finding Aids and Cataloging