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The Oral History Room will be available for one hour and fifteen minute sessions. Each session will include one hour to record a video interview, fifteen minutes to render the video recording and save it to a flash drive, and fifteen minutes to prepare the room and equipment for the next session. | The Oral History Room will be available for one hour and fifteen minute sessions. Each session will include one hour to record a video interview, fifteen minutes to render the video recording and save it to a flash drive, and fifteen minutes to prepare the room and equipment for the next session. | ||
*'''Availability''' | |||
The Oral History Room is available on the following days and times when the library is normally open: | The Oral History Room is available on the following days and times when the library is normally open: | ||
'''Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays:''' | |||
9:00 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00 p.m. | 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00 p.m. | ||
'''Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays:''' | |||
9:00 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, and 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, and 7:30 p.m. | ||
*'''Reservations''' | |||
Reservations should be made '''online | Reservations should be made <u>'''online at least two days in advance'''</u>. If the time you request <u>'''is'''</u> available you will be notified by a phone or email confirmation. If the time <u>'''is not'''</u> available you will receive a phone call to help you select a time that is available. Select and complete this online registration form. | ||
== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDdHZ1dFSmpoY2RGWW9rUHI0OVd1d1E6MQ#gid=0 '''Online Registration Form'''] == | == [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDdHZ1dFSmpoY2RGWW9rUHI0OVd1d1E6MQ#gid=0 '''Online Registration Form'''] == | ||
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=== Preparation === | === Preparation === | ||
Family history interviews are a good way to capture memories before they are lost. They help you verify and preserve names and dates—the sort of information you would typically record on a family group sheet or pedigree chart. These interviews are also one of the best ways to preserve a wealth of stories, testimonies, thoughts, and feelings. The following are suggestions from the FamilySearch Wiki one might consider in preparing to conduct an oral interview: <br> | Family history interviews are a good way to capture memories before they are lost. They help you verify and preserve names and dates—the sort of information you would typically record on a family group sheet or pedigree chart. These interviews are also one of the best ways to preserve a wealth of stories, testimonies, thoughts, and feelings. | ||
'''''The following are suggestions from the FamilySearch Wiki one might consider in preparing to conduct an oral interview:'''''<br> | |||
==== Before the Interview ==== | ==== Before the Interview ==== | ||
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#A pedigree chart or family group record. | #A pedigree chart or family group record. | ||
==== | ==== During the Interview ==== | ||
During the interview be relaxed and alert. It is best not to spend too much time taking notes. Jot down what you need to remember, but for the most part you should look at the interviewee and listen carefully to what is said. The following recommendations will help you in your interview.<br> | |||
*'''Be on Time.''' You will have a more successful interview if you minimize inconvenience to the person you interview<br> | *'''Be on Time.''' You will have a more successful interview if you minimize inconvenience to the person you interview<br> | ||