Access in Local History Collections in the Town of Chapel Hill

This study describes the access issues and organizational practices of three local history organizations in Chapel Hill North Carolina, each of which covers a different sector of Chapel Hill history. The goal of the interview was to determine how they provide access, who uses the resources, and trends that exist in the area of access in local history organizations. The interviews reveal that the organizations are looking for ways to increase access to and public awareness of their collections. The organizations also expressed interest in using technology to digitize materials and provide digital access to materials and catalogs.Master of Science in Library Scienc