We received this message and invitation from Taylor Wolford, the Outreach Librarian at the State Library of NC regarding their preservation event.  The event is limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Full Details:  Preservation Workshop: Preserving Your Family Records and History   Program Details:   Date and Time:    July 19, 2025 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm   Program Description: Join the SLNC Government and Heritage Library and the State Archives Conservation Lab for an engaging workshop on preserving physical family records and historical items. This hands-on workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills to preserve their family's treasured documents. Experts from the State Archives Conservation Lab will present on key preservation topics, followed by a brief Q&A session where participants can ask questions about their own preservation challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own...

A grand time was had by all at the Archives and Library tour the last Monday of June! Just look at all the fun. If you love the smell of old books and history in the morning, this is your kind of place! I hope you managed to attend. If not enjoy vicariously through these photos. Photos by Carla Stancil and Carol Kimball Stahl Click image to view the larger version. Clockwise from top left: Admiring the Carolina Charter of 1663. Archivist Katie Crickmore explains how the vertical family files work - the info is provided by researchers. A very attentive group learning the advantages of using the State Library as explained by librarian Taylor Wolford. Taking notes. More tour participants admiring the Charter. The rare book room in the stacks - heaven for us researchers. Taylor Wolford explains the Library collection. Here is a virtual copy of the Carolina Charter for you to enjoy thanks to DigitalNC.  Here is a transcript of of the Charter in case you can't make out the fine old Eng...

Details on two events in the near future that you may find interesting! 14 May, 2025 Join the SLNC Government & Heritage Library for a Personal Digital Archiving Webinar! When: on Wednesday, May 14th at 10 AM via Zoom.  This webinar will explore the concept of Personal Digital Archiving (PDA), offering insights into the affordable and efficient practices, tools, and techniques for preserving your digital files. Learn how to organize and save digital files such as emails, photographs, videos, family histories, and more! A Q&A session with the GHL Digital Projects Librarian will follow the presentation. Details: Date/Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am Registration is required, and the webinar will be recorded and posted on the SLNC YouTube channel. This event is free and open to the public. Register here   - for Personal Digital Archiving Webinar Questions: GHL.info@ncdcr.gov 18 May, 2025 Ribbon Cutting for Ivey-Ellington Historic Home in Cary In-person...