Panel discussions highlight the collections of the American Folklife Center, explored new approaches to cultural documentation, and focused on current best practices. Research scholars, community members, documentarians and archivists at a range of cultural institutions discussed historical initiatives, current challenges and emerging trends with audience members and center staff. Speakers included Betsy Peterson, Nancy Groce, Nicole Saylor, Abbie Grotke, Andrea Kitta, Bergis Jules, Montana Miller, Steve Winick, Ann Hoog, Carl Fleischhauer, Terry Eiler, Lyntha Scott Eiler, Mary Hufford, David Taylor and Doug Boyd. Part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the AFC. (Part 1 of 3). For transcript and more information, visit www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=8123