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Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) Julie Gregson Head of Heritage Services

Our purpose Promoting access to archive and local studies library resources for the discovery and enjoyment of Hertfordshire’s Heritage. Preserving archives for future generations and acting as the ‘corporate memory’ for HCC. Accredited place of deposit for public records and Diocesan Record Office.

What do we do? Specialist centre for researching Hertfordshire's history, attracting visitors nationally and internationally Expert advice, research and copying services Online information, services and resources Learning activities, events, exhibitions Cataloguing, conservation and preservation activities

Collections Archive documents from 1060 to present day Books, illustrations, maps, photographs Records of HCC & predecessor authorities e.g. Quarter Sessions Church of England parish records, family & estate, organisation & society records… Varied formats & media: rolls, volumes, paper, parchment, microfilm, digital

Meautys family pedigree, 1624

Henry VIII, 1545

Singeing the King of Spain’s beard, George Clifford ( )

Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) County Record Office established 1895 Local Studies Library 1974 Merged 1997 to form HALS 10,045 visitors (2011/12) 36,242 enquiries (2011/12) 8, 000 archive collections 30,000 books 40,000 images 114 newspaper titles 16,067 items produced (2011/12) 11 strongrooms wider Heritage Services (local studies in libraries & Museums Development)

Learning and Access Informal learning & skills development Talks & tours Study days & courses School & group visits Events & activities Exhibitions and displays Online resources

Classic cars & dancing in the archives 15 May 2010 RetroHerts 1950s and 1960s day

Celebrating volunteers

Opportunities to get involved As individuals & as communities HALS Volunteers Work experience Student mentors Partnership projects Making Memories volunteers Community Archives

Making Memories community archives for the people of Herts

Making Memories Project 2 year HLF funding (£50,000 grant) Set up community archive network for Herts Gateway site – Herts Memories ‘New communities’ (8) Volunteer groups Localism in action Potential for expansion

Out of Sight, Out of Mind?

Herts and Minds 2011

Online & digital resources Personalised services Channel shift Interactive communication channels Heritage shop, copying & research services Digital content (Origins, Find my Past) Used by ‘remote’ & onsite customers Tithe map CDs CALMVIEW archive catalogue Hertfordshire Names Online

Indexes and catalogues

Conservation Storage, environment & security to meet PD 5454: 2012 Cleaning Repackaging Repair Project: Bishop Stortford Police Records

Conservation Studio

Digitisation Improved copying services Protection of fragile originals Material available for the first time Supports wider access & learning

Challenges Development of resources Physical storage Digital preservation & storage Sustainability

thank you Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies, CHR002 County Hall, Hertford SG13 8EJ Mon: Closed Tues: Wed: 9-5 Thurs: 9-5 Fri: 9-5 Sat: 9-1