How to Join Tools of History
Welcome to Tools of History, the collaborative digitization program of South Central Regional Library Council. The mission of Tools of History is to provide end-users with universal access to the unique collections that reflect our regional cultural heritage.
Tools of History provides access to digital collections of historical manuscripts, photographs, maps, drawings, books, and artifacts, contributed by libraries, archives, historical societies, museums and cultural organizations comprising the membership of SCRLC.
In order to achieve our mission, we have set the following goals:
- Identify and include unique collections that reflect the historical significance of the South Central region of NYS.
- Train contributors to develop the skills to select and contribute to Tools of History.
- Provide standards that create consistency in descriptions and allow for searching across collections.
- Promote Tools of History as a valuable resource for students, educators and the general public.
- Identify organizational partners in the South Central region of New York State.
The following information is for organizations that are interested in joining South Central Regional Library Council and Tools of History:
