SCRLC Digitization Program

In 2011, Tools of History, the major component of the Digitization Program of South Central Regional Library Council, became part of New York Heritage, the collaborative research portal for students, educators, historians, genealogists, and others who are interested in learning more about the people, places and institutions of historical New York State. Sponsored by members of the NY 3Rs Association, Inc. this site provides immediate free access to more than 160 distinct digital collections that reflect New York State's long history. The  NewYorkHeritage.org collections represent a broad range of historical, scholarly, and cultural materials held in libraries, museums, and archives throughout the state. Collection items include photographs, letters, diaries, directories, maps, newspapers, books, and more.

The SCRLC Digitization Program has been charged to:

• Identify and include unique collections that reflect the historical significance of the South Central region of NYS.
• Identify organizational partners in the South Central region of New York State.
• Train contributors to develop the skills to select and contribute to New York Heritage.
• Promote standards that create consistency in descriptions and allow for searching across collections.
• Promote New York Heritage as a valuable resource for students, educators and life long learners.