Digital Exhibits Workshop
This two-part workshop will guide participants through the manual and Chicago Collections exhibit proposal policies, provide an opportunity for generating exhibit ideas, and introduce Scalar, the digital exhibits software. Read More >
Digitizing Collections: Permissions and Rights
Member Workshop In celebration of Fair Use Week, Chicago Collections will be hosting a short panel discussion followed by an interactive workshop exploring how to balance the desire to enhance collections access and visibility through digitization projects, while still addressing the challenges tha… Read More >
Chicago Collections Open Archives Webinar October 4th
Join Chicago Collections for 60 minutes of discovery!! Here is your opportunity to learn about the fascinating hidden stories found in four of Chicago Collections Consortium member organizations! During the webinar viewers will dive into the following collections: Carla, Owens, Archivist and Hi… Read More >
Special Collections as Social Collections: Promoting Libraries and Museums through Social Media
Please join Chicago Collections for a short panel discussion followed by an interactive workshop exploring ways to create engagement with distinctive collections and archives. In this workshop, we will: Discuss the integration of social media activities within a larger communications strategy… Read More >
2017 Annual Members Meeting
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and learn more about upcoming initiatives and opportunities that you can become involved with!! Read More >
Winter 2017 Speaker Series with Brad Hunt
Join us on March 28, 2017 for "Understanding Chicago's Planning History using the Chicago Collections Consortium" with Brad Hunt, PhD. Brad will speak on little-known aspects of the history of city planning in Chicago, drawing on the breadth and depth of resources available through the Chicago Colle… Read More >