What Is L.A. as Subject?
Hosted by the USC Libraries, L.A. as Subject is an alliance of research archives, libraries, and collections dedicated to preserving the rich history of the Los Angeles region. L.A. as Subject is working to increase the visibility of local archives and improve access to them for students, researchers, K-12 educators, and everyone else with a stake in Southern California history. L.A. as Subject promotes tools and mentoring to help its members with everything from preserving and cataloging materials in their collections to fundraising and public outreach.
To support this mission, L.A. as Subject organizes an annual Archives Bazaar and bimonthly Archives Forum. These events raise public interest in local history while providing opportunities for educators, community archivists, librarians, and historians to share ideas and help one another preserve the L.A. region's diverse cultural heritage. The research alliance publishes an online directory of 288 local archives, organized by topic, guiding students, researchers, and the public to resources that can help them explore the complex subject that is Los Angeles. The database may be searched by using the tools at the bottom of this page.
The 4th-Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar
Southern California history comes alive in exhibits by local historical collections and archives at the 4th-annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 17, 2009. Browse rare collections, consult with experts, and learn about the hidden stories of L.A. diverse neighborhoods and communities.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
USC-Davidson Conference Center
If you'd like to connect with local archivists, librarians, and historians, consider volunteering at the 2009 archives bazaar. You can learn more about volunteering here.
UPDATE: You can download a complete program of this year's event, including author discussions, panels, and film screenings. To download a PDF of this year's poster, click here. Michelle Light, the head of special collections and archives at UC Irvine, has also made available a Powerpoint of her presentation, Preservation 101: Basic Tips for the Household Archivist.
Message from Ken McGuire, Chair of L.A. as Subject Archives Forum and Executive Committee, and Catherine Quinlan, Dean of the USC Libraries
At a recent meeting, Ken McGuire and Catherine Quinlan--as well as members of the L.A. as Subject Executive Committee and the libraries' Dean's Cabinet--discussed ways to build on the ongoing partnership between L.A. as Subject and its host institution, the USC Libraries. To read the joint memorandum that resulted from the meeting, visit this page or download the PDF.
If you have any questions after reading this document, please contact Liza Posas at lposas@autrynationalcenter.org.
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