New oral history resources and training
A collection of different recording devices (past and present)
For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available:
- the sixth edition of Beth Robertson’s Oral History Handbook has been released - https://oralhistoryaustralia.org.au/news/new-handbook-available/
- Oral History Victoria has released a free, community history online guide featuring six training modules - https://oralhistoryvictoria.org.au/news/community-oral-history-guide/.
The Oral History Handbook has long been the go-to guide for Australian oral historians and hasn’t been in print for a few years. The new edition, published under the auspices of Oral History Australia, follows a substantial rewrite and update.
Oral History Victoria is also running an online beginners course on 19 April and an advanced course - Writing oral history: Turning talk into text on 23 May. Find out more on the OHV website - https://oralhistoryvictoria.org.au/.
Event Information
- Date: This Webinar took place on Tuesday 17 March 2026
- Location: Online
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