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On September 19, 2007, the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center sponsored a day of dialogue and training to support the Illinois Veterans' History Project.

The following presentations have been recorded and are available in streaming video:

• An Overview of the Illinois Veterans' History Project
• What is the Veterans History Project? What is Your Library's Role? Presenter: Col. Robert Patrick (Ret.), LOC Veterans History Project
• Bring the Project to Life in Your Library, Presenter: Joseph Popowitch, Indian Prairie Public Library
• Interview Skills for Librarians and Educators, Presenter: Janet McGrath, WTVP-TV
• Audacity Software Demonstration, Presenter: Russ Ruda

What is the Veterans History Project? What is Your Library's Role?

Presented by Col. Robert Patrick (Ret.), LOC Veterans History Project

Col. Patrick provides an explanation of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project and discusses how libraries can facilitate this important project to preserve the contributions of our veterans.

Bring the Project to Life in Your Community

Presented by Joseph Popowitch, Indian Prairie Public Library

Mr. Popowitch discusses conducting oral histories, including how to prepare the history, explanation of forms required by the Library of Congress, and equipment needs. In addition, he shares tips and experience in conducting these histories. The presentation handout is available for download .

Interview Skills for Librarians and Educators

Presented by Janet McGrath and Linda Miller, WTVP-TV

Ms. McGrath and Ms. Miller discuss the PBS special "The War" and how to apply interviewing and research techniques used.

Audacity Software Demonstration

Presented by Russ Ruda

Mr Ruda shares his experience with Audacity software to record oral histories. He also shares tips on using the software and how to obtain the Audacity software. Audacity software can be downloaded.