Capture Today for Tomorrow: Help Build Our Living Archive
Every community has a story, and yours is still being written. The Eastern Oklahoma Library System (EOLS) Living Archive isn’t just a collection of history books—it’s a digital mosaic of the people, places, and moments that make our region unique.
We invite you to contribute your photos to help us preserve the "now" for future generations. Whether it’s a snapshot of a local festival, a changing streetscape, or a quiet moment in a neighborhood park, your perspective is a vital piece of our shared heritage.
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Thank you for contributing to our shared history! To ensure your photos are preserved correctly and can be enjoyed by everyone in the BiblioBoard Library, please follow these guidelines.
1. What to Submit
We are looking for original photographs that capture the essence of Eastern Oklahoma. This includes:
Community Life: Local festivals, sporting events, and parades.
Changing Landscapes: New construction, historic buildings, or natural scenery.
Daily Moments: Snapshots of local businesses, neighborhood gatherings, or public art.
2. Technical Requirements
To keep our archive looking its best, please ensure your files meet these standards:
Files Types: We accept Photo and Video files.
File Size: Maximum file size is 2 MB per image for the web uploader.
Resolution: High-resolution images are preferred (at least 300 DPI if possible) to ensure they are clear when viewed on tablets or computers.
Quantity: You may submit as many files as you'd like.
3. Information Needed (Metadata)
Context is what turns a photo into history! When you upload, please include:
Title: A brief, descriptive name for the photo.
Date: When was the photo taken? (Approximate years are okay).
Description: A short sentence explaining what is happening or why this moment is significant. Please include the city or specific landmark pictured.
4. Rights & Permissions
By submitting to the EOLS Living Archive, you agree to the following:
Originality: You must be the creator of the photo or the legal owner of the copyright.
Permission: If individuals are clearly identifiable in a private setting, please ensure you have their permission to share the image.
Usage: You grant EOLS a non-exclusive license to display, archive, and share the image digitally via BiblioBoard for educational and community purposes. You retain the ownership of your work.
5. Content Standards
EOLS reserves the right to decline submissions that:
Contain sensitive personal information (like home addresses or phone numbers).
Include graphic violence, explicit content, or hate speech.
Are purely promotional/commercial advertisements.
How to Submit
Visit our https://eols.librariesshare.com/livingarchive
Fill out the contact information and photo details.
Upload your files and click Submit.
Once reviewed by our library staff, your contribution will join the EOLS Living Archive!
Questions? If you have physical photos that need scanning or need help with the digital uploader, please visit your local EOLS branch. We’re happy to help!
Max file size: 2 GB
JPEG, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, TIF, MP4, MPG, MOV, AVI, 3GP, FLV, DIVX, WEBM, OGG