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Section 6 - Heritage and Artsand is also equipped with state of the art airconditioning and a fire suppression system.Achievements in 2006-07:• Archive material was repackaged in newboxes to maximize the capacity of theNew Store.• Records were moved into the new storefrom HALS older strong rooms.• The old strong rooms were redecoratedand refurbished• New mobile racking was installed in twostrong rooms to create more shelving.Challenges for 2007-08:• Install an air control and handlingsystem in the Undercroft Store toimprove performance against BS 5454.• Replace air conditioning in the ROBStore and extend it to all strong rooms.• Meet the requirements of the TNAinspection and maintain designatedstatus as a place for deposit for publicrecords.• Upgrade the Conservation Room withfurniture and equipment required fordocument repair in the 21 st century.Promoting the CollectionsAchievements in 2006-07:• Hidden Talent: This HALS initiative topromote estate records through its‘Hidden Talent’ booklet and series ofposters won the Phillimore Prize in2006. It was produced with support fromthe Heritage Lottery Fund and about52,000 catalogue entries from HALSwere converted and placed on the webat www.a2a.org.uk. They are alreadygenerating enquiries from across theglobe.• ‘Town Jewels’: 166 people enjoyed arare chance to see original documentsrelating to Hertfordshire’s oldest townsat the Open Day in 2006.Town Jewels draws the crowds• Family History Open Day in Octoberbrought new visitors flooding in to learnhow to use Ancestry.com. This eventwas held in partnership withHertfordshire Family History Society.Lifelong LearningHALS also supports adult and communitylearning by offering a wide range ofopportunities including:• ICT taster sessions – the Family HistoryICT taster session package developedat HALS was selected as an example ofbest practice by the Adult LearningInspectorate.“As a novice the beginning of thesession seemed baffling, but at the endI felt more at ease and eager tocontinue”21
Section 6 - Heritage and Arts• Handling collections in conjunction withthe Museums service – objects for loan.• E-learning packages.• Courses which are very popular andalways over subscribed on the following:‣ Meet Your Ancestors: family historyfor beginners.‣ Meet Your Ancestors’ Ancestors.‣ Discovering Old Documents(beginners and advanced).‣ Discovering Maps.Case study: Victorian and Tudor DaysThemed workshops for KS2 pupils are agreat opportunity to use original documentsto find out more about the Victorians andTudors. Designed for KS2 pupils, thesedays have been delivered in partnershipwith local museums. 12 schools took part inone of the special hands-on workshops.“They were really excited about theirexperience – it was the most enthusiasticabout a school trip they’ve ever been”(Teacher from Cunningham School)“I thought history was about dead people,but it turns out they’re alive”(Year 5 pupil inspired by a Victorian Day)“The course has provided muchbackground information to follow up forpersonal and village history research”(Adult learner on MYA course)• Family Learning events• Drop in Family Advice sessions. Theseare a new venture in partnership withthe Hertfordshire Family History Society.Members of the Society volunteered tobe available at HALS to give individualhelp and advice on family history.Work with schoolsHALS can really help to bring learning aliveand the use of HALS’ resources increasesenjoyment and educational attainment.HALS supports school effectiveness andschool achievement by offering:• Class visits.• National Curriculum resource packs.Highlight of the Tudor Day - re-enacting theMuster of 1588“I had a great time at County Hall…But thebest thing was marching to Spain to have awar, it was great”(Harry, Year 3, Ickleford School, whoseclass visited for a Tudor Day)PartnershipsAchievements in 2006-07:• New Archive Accessions: With thehelp of the Victoria & Albert Museum,Friends of the National Libraries andHertfordshire Heritage Fund, HALS wasable to purchase an important collectionof 72 envelopes (1851-78) oncecontaining letters written to RosinaBulwer Lytton, of Knebworth.22
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