Archives and Special Collections have been using the TheirStory platform to help them manage large existing collections of audiovisual material in multiple formats and locations that requires one platform to manage it all.

• Upload existing archival footage in nearly any video format
• Automatically transcribe everything uploaded into TheirStory with world-class transcription
• AI indexing adds indexes to all uploaded media, saving you time from human indexing
• Search within your entire project for relevant materials, and quickly find the media you’re looking for
• All of your data is private - no data is shared, and you own all of your content

Libraries are increasingly using oral history and community storytelling programs to connect with and add value to the communities they serve. TheirStory simplifies the technical challenges of running an oral history program by giving organizations an intuitive and thoughtful platform that has a solution for every part of the oral history process.

• Capture oral histories with our built-in video call and recording tool, either remotely or in-person
• No third party software needed
• Upload files recorded on other devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
• Automatically transcribe every recording or uploaded media
• Remix and clip your media for finished products such as digital exhibits, archive footage, etc.

Engage your community to capture their stories and connect the organization, the history, and the people.

Capturing the stories of your alumni can be a boon for your organization’s marketing efforts.  Sharing stories is a powerful way to increase engagement.

• Send out links to have alumni record their stories on their own time - no need to schedule meetings
• No third party software needed
• Upload files recorded on other devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
• Automatically transcribe every recording or uploaded media
• Clip key moments and highlights to share for marketing and fundraising

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Interactive Learning Experiences

Encouraging students to conduct oral history in the classroom can foster critical thinking skills and deeper engagement with the curriculum, as well as a wide array of interview and oral history skills. Kristin Szylvian of St. John’s University, who has conducted oral history projects with both undergraduate and graduate students, says that TheirStory has helped make it possible to bring oral history to the classroom.  

I have found TheirStory to be a product that has been wonderfully helpful in assisting my students and giving my students the confidence they need to make oral history interviews, to be able to transcribe those interviews in a timely fashion, with great accuracy, with a wide divergence of people.

• Built-in video call platform allows for video calls and interviews without using a third party program
• Upload files recorded on other devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
• Automatically transcribe every recording or uploaded media
• Clip key moments and highlights
• Remix multiple stories together to create a finished podcast or highlight reel

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TheirStory can be used to capture and organize compelling stories that are vital for marketing and fundraising for your institution.  With all your media transcribed and indexed, search through your entire collection for key words, moments, events, and people.  Easily find the moments you're looking for.

• Send out links to your community to record their stories on their own time - no need to schedule meetings
• No third party software needed
• Upload files recorded on other devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
• Automatically transcribe every recording or uploaded media
• Clip key moments and highlights to share for marketing and fundraising

Show your organization’s value by creating compelling stories about the impact of your organization

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Organizations can use TheirStory to easily organize community programming - whether you're looking to showcase a certain local area, cultural significance, or get the community more involved, TheirStory has the tools to engage and connect.

• Send out links to your community to record their stories on their own time - no need to schedule meetings
• No third party software needed
• Upload files recorded on other devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
• Automatically transcribe every recording or uploaded media
• Remix and clip your media for finished products such as digital exhibits, archive footage, etc.

Engage your community to capture their stories and connect the organization, the history, and the people.

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TheirStory acts as a content management system for your audiovisual content by giving you control over the organization of your masses of data, and then having everything searchable so you can find the relevant information quickly and easily.

• Metadata structure for names, dates, locations, key words, and key phrases
• Store ancillary files such as deeds of gift and reference photos alongside the stories
• Search within your entire project for relevant materials
• Download video and audio files in mp4 or wav format
• Sync with Box.com, Aviary, and Permanent.org (more coming soon)

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Engaging the community allows organizations to showcase their collected stories and their impact on the communities they are in. These formats can be used to illustrate the organization’s impact in a compelling way, making a strong case for budgetary planning.

• Send out links to your community to record their stories on their own time - no need to schedule meetings
• No third party software needed
• Upload files recorded on other devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
• Automatically transcribe every recording or uploaded media
• Clip key moments and highlights to share for strategic planning purposes
• All of your data is private - no data is shared, and you own all of your content

Show your organization’s value by creating compelling stories about the impact of your organization.

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Collect, Manage, & Analyze

The ability to handle multiple aspects of oral history projects, from recording and transcribing to indexing and sharing, allows researchers to focus on the interpretive aspects of their work.TheirStory simplifies the technical challenges associated with oral history research but also enriches the scholarly endeavor, encouraging innovative approaches and contributing to the advancement of knowledge across various academic disciplines.

• Conduct high quality interviews with best-in-class video calling platform
• Upload your own video and audio files
• Organize audiovisual material & ancillary files such as release forms, photos, resumes, etc.
• Keep all of your data together
•  AI transcription and indexing allows analyzable and searchable formats
•  Qualitative coding tool (coming soon) adds academic rigor to your research

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Beyond its practical applications, TheirStory enhances the quality of academic research by enabling scholars to engage deeply with their subjects, uncovering nuances and insights that might otherwise be overlooked. The platform's ability to handle multiple aspects of oral history projects—from recording and transcribing to indexing and sharing—allows researchers to focus on the interpretive aspects of their work. As a result, TheirStory not only simplifies the technical challenges associated with oral history research but also enriches the scholarly endeavor, encouraging innovative approaches and contributing to the advancement of knowledge across various academic disciplines.