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Now taking expressions of interest –
Join Sue Berman, the Oral History Curator from Auckland Libraries for an exciting workshop opportunity – Recording Oral History.

Over the day together we will explore together:

What is an oral history?
The value of oral history.
Project design.
Interview skills and practice.
Getting the best sound recording.
What happens after the interview?
Bring your ideas –

It might be a life history or family history or a project on a particular topic or organisation. This workshop will help give you the skills to put into action!

Below is link to MCH funding round – closes April – people who have attended Sue’s training can say so in the application and Sue can be a referee for applications and Auckland Library/The Treasury a repository for recordings.

https://mch.govt.nz/funding-nz-culture/ministry-grants-awards/new-zealand-oral-history-awards

When: Monday December 4th, 2023

Time: 10am- 3pm  

Where: The Treasury Research Centre and Archive – 705 Queen Street, Thames.

Cost: $10 per person

Spaces are limited – please email kiaora@thetreasury.org.nz with ‘ Oral History Workshop Booking ‘ in the subject line, book in person at The Treasury or phone 07 868 8827.

Registration closes Wednesday 29 November at 5pm

Tea and coffee provided – please bring along your own lunch.

For more on oral history watch this Series: Ngako: The Collections Talk