Primary contact
Box 30
Milo, Alberta
Identity area
Identifier
MILO
Authorized form of name
Milo Library Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Community
Contact area
Type
Address
Street address
Box 30
Locality
Milo
Region
Alberta
Country name
Postal code
Telephone
Fax
403-599-3850
help@milolibrary.ca
Note
Description area
History
The Milo Library Archives came into existence in November 2007 for the sole purpose of acquiring and preserving the documentation of local history. As a branch of the overall services provided by Milo Library, these community archives provide a centrally located record of material deemed significant to Milo history and worthy of preserving for future generations.
A new Library building was built and moved into in November 2007 with an Archive Room being part of the design. The Library Board owns the room, but the Friends of Milo Municipal Library lease the room from the Board. In 2011 the Milo Lions Club created the Milo Lions Archivist Fellowship and have contributed funding to hire a student to work in the Archives each summer since then.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
The mandate of the Milo Library Archives is to acquire and preserve records of historic and cultural value to the Village of Milo and surrounding community, to make these materials available to the public in a variety of formats.
Administrative structure
The Milo Library Archives is administered by the Milo Library Board with oversight by the Friends of the Milo Municipal Library Society.
Records management and collecting policies
Milo Library Archives acquires material created in and/or directly concerning the geographically defined area known as Snake Valley, particularly the boundaries formerly identified as Marquis Municipality.
Buildings
The Milo Library Archives is located in the Friends of the Milo Library Archive Room within the Milo Library.
Holdings
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Appointment recommended
Regular hours (September - June):
10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Tuesday
Summer hours (July-August):
10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Tuesday
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Saturday
Access conditions and requirements
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (chairlift)