In article <DE5E163001FF2376@-SMF-> MARSHAM <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>We are currently putting our collections records on computer using Argus.
> I have two data entry positions for two years that I have filled through
>a local grant.  One year of their employment has past.  By next June,
>while we'll be that much farther ahead we won't be done.  I was told that
>if I wanted to continue the positions I would have to find the funds
>myself.  Going back to the local granting agency is not an option.  Does
>anyone out there have any ideas about funding this kind of position? NEH
>Division of Preservation and Access might be an option, provided they're
>there, but their funding cycle doesn't coincide with what I need.

Marsha,
We have had a great deal of success using volunteers for our collections
data entry.  It is much slower, of course, but it's free!  We've had
people of all ages and all levels of computer background, but they have
all learned quickly and really enjoy it.  The older people with *no*
computer experience have enjoyed it the most, which was a great surprise
to us.

If this is something you want to consider, e-mail me for more details.
(Use the [log in to unmask] address, as my work address will be off-line
for maintenance soon.)

Sara Kelley

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Sara Phinney Kelley                            Collections Manager
Lehigh County Historical Society
Allentown, PA                                       (610) 435-4664

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