How can I take a good amateur oral history at work?

by j_one_k

My workplace (a large research laboratory) has a number of "old timers" that are likely retiring soon. Several of my colleagues have suggested I take some time to talk with them and preserve some institutional memory.

Does anyone have any resources they can point me to for instructions on how to do this well? I'm particularly interested in resources that are appropriate to the specific context of workplaces (or, even better, labs).

petros08

The oral history society has a good "getting started" section on their website here http://www.ohs.org.uk/advice/getting-started/. It is designed for a UK audience so the legal advice may not be relevant.