Fayette Co. receives grant to preserve local records

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Governor Steve Beshear announced that Fayette County Clerk Don Blevins has received a grant totaling $58,900 from the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) to preserve and manage local government records. KDLA is an agency of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

Thirty grants have been awarded for a total of $657,023 from fiscal year 2015-16 Local Records Grant Program Funds.

“These funds enable local agencies to preserve, manage and provide access to local government records, ensuring that citizens will have access to those records in the future,” said KDLA Commissioner Wayne Onkst. “The funds allow agencies to fully utilize new digital technologies to provide unprecedented access to important public records.”

“The assistance provided by KDLA has enabled us to increase our records capacity in Fayette County, while protecting and preserving those records for our citizens to use well into the future,” said Blevins. “This project will provide much-needed space relief in our vault area.”

KDLA’s Local Records Program helps to preserve, protect and make available records with continuing archival value and to assist local agencies with records management through grant support, training and direct services.

With four regional administrators covering the state and working with local officials, KDLA ensures professional archival and records management assistance in county and city offices, school districts, and health departments. Grants have supported work in microfilming, preservation, equipment, automated indexing, digital imaging systems and codification of ordinances.

KDLA provides equitable access to quality library and information resources and services, as well as helps public agencies ensure that legislatively mandated documentation of government programs is created, efficiently maintained, and made accessible. For more information on KDLA resources, programs and services visit www.kdla.ky.gov or call 502-564-1753.