Oral History NSW presents a practical workshop for those interested in recording the experiences of family, friends, local communities, history of museum items or any other project incorporating memories of the past.
This online workshop will equip you to undertake your own oral history interviews. The presenters will be Shirleene Robinson, an experienced oral historian, and Andrew Host, whose 43 years of experience as a sound engineer can help you get quality recordings that will stand the test of time.
Topics include:
• introduction to oral history and the nature and reliability of memory
• preparing and structuring an oral history interview
• ethical issues, ownership, copyright and appropriate documentation
• choosing and using a digital recorder
• processing the interview – preparing a summary log
• interview transcription, aided by free downloadable software
• saving sound files, storage and preservation
This workshop builds on the OHA Oral History Handbook available for purchase from Oral History Australia.
When
Saturday, 17 June 2023
Workshop commences online: 9.45 am
Workshop concludes: approximately 4.45 pm
Where
Online via Zoom - meeting link and details will be sent a few days before the workshop.
This will be a small and interactive session - attendees should bring a good pair of earphones, and use a computer with a camera and microphone in order to fully participate.
Please note the workshop will not be recorded.
Cost
$70 — non-members
$50 — Oral History NSW, RAHS and Oral History Australia members
$90 — attend the workshop and become a new member of Oral History NSW.
Bookings
Sorry, but we have reached capacity for this event.
Presenters
Dr Shirleene Robinson AM is Director of Curatorial and Collection Research at the National Library of Australia, with responsibility for the Library’s oral history programme.
Shirleene also was past president of Oral History NSW.
She is an Honorary Associate Professor at Macquarie University and President of Sydney’s Pride History Group. Recent books include the co-authored texts, The Eye of the Storm: Volunteers and Australia’s Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis and Pride in Defence: the Australian Military and LGBTI Service Since 1945.
Andrew Host has been professionally immersed in audio for 40 years, starting in commercial radio in Sydney, and then working a further 16 years in independent recording studios in the advertising industry.
In 1998, Andrew moved into Compact Disc and DVD duplication, which also involved restoration of old audio and video. Since 2010, Andrew's focus has been on audio preservation and enhancement.
Andrew has been a member of Oral History NSW since 2011, and has been on the executive committee since 2012 where he now serves as Treasurer.