Oral History: An Introduction (In-person)

Instructor  | Andy Kolovos, Vermont Folklife

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 (REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 13TH)

Taught by Andy Kolovos, Associate Director and Archivist of the Vermont Folklife, this workshop will explore the fundamentals of an ethnographic approach to oral history research using audio, including interviewing, audio recording and audio equipment basics, and will provide an overview of archival considerations and best practices for oral history materials. The workshop includes a demonstration interview and, as time allows, opportunity for participants to practice interviewing and recording in small groups.

Andy Kolovos is a Vermont folklorist, ethnographic archivist, and comic nerd. Since 2002 he has held a variety of roles at Vermont Folklife, where he currently serves as Associate Director and Archivist. Andy has taught oral history methods workshops for over 23 years, emphasizing a practice based in listening, empathy and collaboration. He holds a PhD in Folklore and Ethnomusicology and a Master of Library Science, both from Indiana University. He is a co-founder of the Non-Fiction Comics Festival, held every November at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, Vermont.

Questions about this workshop? Please contact the Education Committee at education@newenglandarchivists.org.

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