Oral History Guide: Long Distance Interviews

Recording iPhone and Android calls requires a third party app or use of speakerphone and a recorder. The quality of these types of recording can be poor. Before starting a formal phone interview, test all applications and equipment.

Please contact Todd Sheene (todd.sheene@centre.edu) in the Library to discuss recording of long distance interviews.

If you can't meet in person, here are things to consider for a distance interview:

• How tech savvy is the person you are interviewing? Can they get assistance if they need it?
• Does the person want the interview to be audio only?
• Do they have access to a stable internet connection?
• Is the person soft spoken or have a weak voice?
• Do you need to make arrangements for a translator and how does that affect the interview format?