Oral History Interviews: Documentation

Oral History Interviews: Documentation

Part of the Oral History Interviews Collection.

Most oral history interviews are likely to be part of a larger project, not recorded in isolation. Before beginning any interview, make sure to have the necessary paperwork and planning in order.

Informed consent and deed of gift forms ensure that participants are aware of the goals and risks of the interview, and that they understand how the recordings will be used. While examples are provided here, consult with your institution for additional guidelines and requirements.

Keeping track of your recordings and recording details is essential. Sample inventory, log sheets, and metadata guidelines are provided. While some interviews may have detailed transcriptions and indexes, collecting basic information about the recording, the interviewee, and related details is a great place to start.

Items in Collection: 
Community
Sustainable Heritage Network
Category
Audio Recordings, Digital Stewardship Curriculum, Policies and Procedures
Summary
This document is an example of an Informed Consent form from Indiana University
Community
Sustainable Heritage Network
Category
Audio Recordings, Digital Stewardship Curriculum, Policies and Procedures
Summary
This document is an example of a Deed of Gift form from Indiana University.
Community
Sustainable Heritage Network
Category
Archival Processing, Audio Recordings
Community
Alaska Native Language Archive, Sustainable Heritage Network
Category
Archival Processing, Language Documentation
Community
Sustainable Heritage Network
Category
Audio Recordings
Community
Sustainable Heritage Network
Category
Audio Recordings