Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Web Accessibility and Improved Conservation of the Société historique du Saguenay’s Collection (P002)
Agreement Number:
2021-0018
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The collection of the Société historique du Saguenay includes the first documents collected by the organization, which date back to 1934. The series were processed differently in different periods, and they were inventoried in multiple formats (manuscripts, Kardex, etc.). Some documents are virtually inaccessible given their complicated retrieval process. The project involves facilitating access to the collection by standardizing its finding aids and making them more comprehensive and freely available through a single portal. The project will also increase the organization's capacity to sustainably conserve the collection’s archives and digital data.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
Results are expected in four of the SHS avenues for development. At archives, the organization aims to uniformize its research tools and texual documents. For digitalization, two internal data storage hard disks dedicated to storing archives data will be put into operation. In the case of mediation, the organization wishes to raise public awareness of is archives. Lastly, for human resources, it will work to increase awareness of its collection with employees and volunteers.
Location:
Saguenay, Quebec, CA G7H 7K9
Reference Number:
129-2022-2023-Q1-00034
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
104914247 R R 0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Société historique du Saguenay
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.