Preserving Personal Archives in the Digital Age

Toledo Library Genealogy and Local History Fair

Learn practical methods for preserving personal archives, including photographs, documents, audio, and digital files along with organizational strategies, long-term storage practices.

At each program, authors/presenters will speak, followed by a question and answer session. This event is free and tickets are not required. For other Genealogy and Local History fair events and offerings, visit https://www.toledolibrary.org/genealogyfair/.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Cal LaFountain is a writer and researcher exploring how archives, libraries, and museums preserve cultural memory across generations. His work bridges storytelling and citizen archival practice, presenting topics related to personal archiving, digital legacy, and long-term cultural stewardship. Learn more at callafountain.com. 

Sensory Considerations: This program will use artificial lighting.  All speakers will use microphones.

Accessibility Details: Located on the first floor, accessed by elevator and/or stairs. All doors will feature an automatic function or be propped open prior to program start. Tile or low pile carpet throughout the building. Limited free parking is available in the attached garage. 

Please call Public Services at 419-259-5293 to request an accommodation at least two weeks prior to the program date. 

This program is sponsored by the Library Legacy Foundation (LLF) of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.  LLF exists to support and promote the goals of the Library, with a major emphasis on programming and services that promote literacy, education, collection development, enhanced cultural and recreational opportunities, and an endowment for future stability. For more information on LLF and its mission, visit https://www.toledolibrary.org/give/.