Community Memories Program – Program Guidelines: Community Memories Requirements

Community Memories exhibits must be developed using the Community Memories software.

• Software distributed by CHIN cannot be reproduced, adapted or redistributed in any manner whatsoever.


• Community Memories exhibits must contain a minimum of 100 images and qualifying text as well as any associated audio and/or video content. The exhibit must also include at least one storyline (i.e. a narrative presenting the local history through the use of specific images, sounds and information selected from the exhibit). To find out more about storylines, please consult the Storyline Development resource.


• Transcriptions or summaries of all audio material must be included to ensure accessibility for those with hearing disabilities.


• Rights to include material in exhibits must be obtained. CHIN will supply sample rights clearance forms as a guide for community content providers (individuals and/or organizations). Museums requiring additional legal advice should consult their institution’s legal counsellor.


• A minimum 250 word (maximum 300) summary of the exhibit must be provided in electronic form once the exhibit has been completed for inclusion in the Community Memories landmark. This may be submitted on the exhibit CD or by email to service@chin.gc.ca. CHIN reserves the right to modify the summary prior to its posting on the virtualmuseum.ca site.


• Community Memories exhibits must be hosted on CHIN’s server. Museums may obtain the complete URL to create a link from their Web site to their Community Memories exhibit.


• Museums are responsible for responding to public feedback concerning their exhibits. An e-mail address must be supplied to CHIN for feedback messages when exhibits are completed.

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