We all have a story to tell, and Richland Library Edgewood wants to help you preserve the stories that matter most to you today.
Welcome to the Oral History Room at Richland Library Edgewood. Library cardholders can complete an orientation to work independently or request a facilitated session with our staff.
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Computers and Software:
• Two iMac computers
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.)
Photo/Video:
• A softbox lighting kit for video or still photography
• Sony a6000 digital cameras for video recording or still photography
• Two mobile stabilizing gimbles for smartphones
• iPads for video recording or still photography
Audio:
• A USB audio mixer for audio recording
• Two Heil PR-40 Dynamic Microphones with mic booms and shock mounts
• Tascam DR-100MKIII and DR-05X Digital Audio Recorders
• A Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB audio interface for audio recording
Customers should bring their own large-capacity (16 GB or more) drive to save work on, as all the files you create using the Edgewood Oral History iMacs will be erased after logging out of your session.
**Please remember that the Oral History Room is a shared community space. Be courteous to your peers by keeping the space clean and honoring your reservation time slot.
• Customers may sign up to have their oral histories facilitated and recorded by staff in the Edgewood Oral History Room.
• Staff facilitation and interview length are determined by availability.
• Customers must sign a release form prior to the recording of their oral histories.
To schedule an orientation:
• call 803-509-8355
• e-mail eworalhistory@richlandlibrary.com
• talk with a member of Edgewood's staff
Please note, wait times for orientations vary from one to two weeks depending on availability.
The Edgewood Oral History Room is available to reserve for those who have gone through an orientation, unless there is a program, orientation, or one-on-one appointment in progress. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are the best way to guarantee the space is available at your desired time and date.
To inquire about availability or reserve the room, please call 803-509-8355.