Grants and Contributions:
Expected results for this project include data updates and increased public access; two public workshops; 400 digitized maps and 427 flattened and re-housed maps; and volunteers trained on key processes, including basic archival care with a focus on flattening, re-housing, and data gathering for finding aids and a database. Short-term outcomes include updated MemoryBC entries for the entire map collection; finding aids prepared for Research Room, populating MemoryBC, and further public access and knowledge; and a scanned map collection (minimum 400 maps) for additional access and less handling. Long-term results include populating map information into the open-source database for long-term use by staff and trained volunteers; a trained set of volunteers to continue other data gathering/entry for finding aids, online public acess, etc.; a trained set of volunteers to continue similar tasks in the archives for digitization, artwork collection, other documentary heritage collections; and long-term preservation of the map collection, with safer location and access. Also, with the availability of digital files, the organization can populate an online "community portal" planned for 2020, in which the community can view the collection and contribute content and memories to further enhance the collection.
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to and promote local documentary heritage.