Oral History In Pustaka Negeri Sarawak
Introduction
Oral history is a method in which the memento of a person who was recorded in an interview. The chosen figures are usually those who can contribute historical information from their own involvement and experience, or because of their direct contact with certain characters, times or events. The information obtained from the interview is then recorded and can be used as a teaching and research material. Oral History project has been organised and conducted since the year 2002.
"What I bring to the interview is RESPECT. The person recognizes that you respect them because you are listening. And because you are listening they feel good about talking to you." - Studs Terkel -
How To Start?
Basically, Oral History can be done through three (3) phases :
- Before the interview session
- During the interview session
- After the interview session