Book a spot on our two-day workshop that gives an introduction to oral history methodology. Led by Lynette Shum, Oral History Advisor at the Alexander Turnbull Library, the workshop is ideal for people considering using oral history in their work, community or personal projects.
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.
Equipment is provided. All participants will also receive a comprehensive summary resource and a certificate of attendance.
The first series for Christchurch in 2024 was immediately booked out, so here is another chance to take part.
Principles-based training
Our training is based on the principles in the National Oral History Association of New Zealand’s Code of Ethical and Technical Practice, and international archival standards.
About the speaker
Lynette Shum has been the Oral History Advisor with the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand since 2011. As well as offering training and advice in oral history, Lynette is also working on a long-term oral history project recording people who lived or worked in the Chinese centre of Wellington.
Check before you come
Due to COVID-19 some of our events can be cancelled or postponed at very short notice. Please check the website for updated information about individual events before you come.
For more general information about National Library services and exhibitions, have a look at our COVID-19 page.
Mrs Curtis and her daughter-in-law bagging potatoes, Marshlands, Canterbury, 28 April 1948 by Kenneth Valentine Bigwood. Ref: 1/2-027372-F Alexander Turnbull Library.
