Title:
CSHS Descriptive Database Project
Agreement Number:
2122-0061
Agreement Value:
$5,053.00
Agreement Date:
May 21, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The Canadian Slovenian Historical Society (CSHS) wishes to purchase database software and a laptop computer to electronically manage and improve access to its archival collection.
Since 2002 the CSHS has been collecting and preserving textual records, photographs and audiovisual material that document Slovenian immigration, cultural heritage, and continued contributions to Canada to establish the legacy of Canadian-Slovenians for future generations. Its historical collection is housed in a permanent archival facility located in Toronto, Ontario and currently consists of 54 fonds.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
Short-term benefits of the project:
- Improved control and access to the CSHS historical collection.
- Establishment of an electronic platform to maintain archival descriptions in accordance with the Rules of Archival Description.
- Positive impact on the quantity and quality of historical material that can be shared with the community through the CSHS’s outreach activities.
Long-term benefits of the project:
- Laying of the groundwork for the continued archival description of the collection.
- Volunteers of the historical society will gain additional skills through training on archival description and the database.
- Establishment of an effective processes to maintain future CSHS archival holdings.
- Will lead to future description projects and addition of CSHS archival descriptions to Archieon.
Location:
Etobicoke, Ontario, CA M9C 1V7
Reference Number:
129-2021-2022-Q1-00010
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Slovenian Historical Society
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
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.