Hi! As a new member of the Alabama Genealogy Society, I received their quarterly newsletter just yesterday and there was a notice of a workshop which I thought many of you might be interested in. On Friday 06 August, the Government Records Division will host an all-day workshop for county and municipal officials, historians and genealogist who hope to establish a local government archives. The staff of ADAH, members of an informal association of local archivists (don't know who they are) will present the program. The cost is $20 and the hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Because of construction, the location within the capital complex has not been announced. I have the feeling they want to get an idea how many people will attend before deciding where to hold it. This could be the answer for the preservation and accessibility of the 7th floor records. This workshop will be about establishing a local government records archives outside of their originating offices. Anyone interested in attending should contact Government Records Division at (334) 242-4452 or e-mail at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Hope to see you there!! Bye, Mike [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>