Pueblo City-County Library District

Archives Outreach ToolLI 844 – Introduction to ArchivesAmy NelsonEmporia State University

BackgroundThe Pueblo City-County Library District’s Special

Collection Department houses a non-circulating

collection of archived materials which has been

developed around two major themes: local history and

genealogy. There is currently no formal mission

statement for this collection.

Proposed Mission Statement:

It is our mission to collect, preserve, and provide access

to items of historical and genealogical value, to

foster appreciation for our community’s rich history and

to support the research needs of diverse users.

Collection Books

Journal Publications

Papers

Diaries

Oral Histories

Maps

City Directories

Clipping Files

Photographs

Local Ephemera

Microfilm

Newspapers

Census Records

Vital Records

Land Records

Immigration Records

Services

Research Assistance

Document Delivery

Interlibrary Loan

Primary source instruction for educators and students

Workshops

Tours

Duplication

(oral histories, photographs, microfilm)

10%

10%

50%

30%

Usage According to Staff Interviews

Students

Curiosity Seekers

Genealogists

Historical Researchers

Process Interviews with department staff

Noreen Riffe, Special Collections SupervisorCharlene Garcia Simms, Hispanic Resources LibrarianMaida Scott, PCCLD Webmaster

Analysis of collection

Physical inspection

Catalog inventoryFinding Aids

Survey of current outreach toolsLibrary signageHandouts & brochuresWord of mouthNo visible web presence

Special Collections Homepage

Internet Resources

Obituary Index

Pueblo Water Collection

Historical Photos

Services

Policies & Procedures

Forms

Contact Us

Implementation

Currently working with staff to finalize content

Noreen Riffe, Special Collections Supervisor

Charlene Garcia Simms, Hispanic Resources Librarian

Using wireframe diagrams as a guide to develop webpages using Dreamweaver

Plan to implement live version in May