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The essentials of oral history research, Day 1: Introduction to oral history — Tauranga
Part of Oral history workshops — 2021 series
Thursday 5 August 2021, 8:45am to 4:30pm
$300 or $220 for Community Service Card holders
An introduction to oral history methodology for people considering using oral history in their work, community or personal projects. This is a two day course, with one month between days.
Workshop fully booked
This workshop is now full.
If you are interested in being added to a waitlist or a future oral history workshop contact us — email atloutreach@dia.govt.nz
Practical introduction to oral history
An introduction to oral history methodology. Includes:
how to plan an oral history project
choose the best equipment
achieve clear audio recordings
select informants
follow ethical procedures
develop questioning techniques
process oral history, and
make the material available for use.
Attendance on both days is required and places are limited.
Day 1 Introduction to oral history — Thursday 5 August 2021
Day 2 Recording seriously — Thursday 2 September 2021
Book your spot
Email us to book a spot in this ever popular course — ATLoutreach@dia.govt.nz
Principles based training
Our training is based on the principles enshrined in the National Oral History Association of New Zealand (NOHANZ)’s Code of Ethical and Technical Practice, and international archival standards.
About the speakers
Lynette Shum is a Wellington-based Oral History Advisor with the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand.
Megan Hutching is a freelance oral historian.
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New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch poster, 1934. Ref: Eph-E-TOURISM-Tauranga-1934-01. Alexander Turnbull Library.