We are looking for community partners to co-host events with us across the state! CDA provides free access to archival training, toolkits, and technology in order to help community archivists preserve and reclaim local history. Contact us to check on availability or if you want to collaborate on a project.
Archive starter kits
Our starter kits contain a bilingual preservation brochure (Spanish and English) and archival supplies including an acid-free box, folders, mylar and gloves.
Technology lending program
Patrons can check out the following kits that contain laptops, scanners, cameras, audio recorders, tripods, microphones and lighting equipment. Kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you’re affiliated with ASU, you can also check out equipment through ASU Library’s Makerspace.
- Photography kits (beginner and advanced).
- Scanning kits.
- Podcasting kits (beginner).
- Filmmaker kits (beginner and advanced).
Digital toolkits
Archives 101
Resources to preserve your own history or lead an introduction to archives workshop.
- Community history and archives presentation
- Presentation notes
- Booklet and worksheets
Storytelling 101
Resources to conduct an oral history interview or lead an introduction to storytelling workshop.
- Oral history interviews presentation
- Presentation notes
- Booklet and worksheets
Scanning 101
Resources to help you scan your photos and documents.
- Scanning and preserving archives presentation
- Presentation notes
- Booklet and worksheets
Kid archivist 101
Resources to introduce children to archives and the importance of preserving their story. This activity book was created by our student archivists! It can be completed in a classroom setting or with family.