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Resources

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.

Archival starter kit with bilingual preservation brochure and supplies such as an acid-free box, folders, mylar, and gloves.

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.

A woman wearing archival gloves smiles at old photos of her family while getting ready to use the scanner on the table in front of her.

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.

Storytelling 101

Resources to conduct an oral history interview or lead an introduction to storytelling workshop.

Scanning 101

Resources to help you scan your photos and documents.

Kid archivist 101

Resources to introduce children to archives and the importance of preserving their story. The activity book was created by our student archivists! It can be completed in a classroom setting or with family.