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The Ethical Code for Oral History Netherlands is, among other things, based on various ethical codes and guidelines for oral history from other countries:
The Ethical Code for Oral History Netherlands does not stand alone. It can be seen as a complementary resource to the various professional ethical codes, guidelines and procedures already used within the Dutch research community and heritage sector, specifically tailored to the use of oral history as a method and source. Depending on where you work and the subject of your project, the following guidelines may also be relevant:
“Sprekende Geschiedenis” maintains a catalogue of relevant handbooks, journals, manuals and other publications on oral history from both domestic and international sources. You can find this catalogue at:
On the “Sprekende Geschiedenis” website you’ll find a wide range of resources, such as a step‑by‑step guide for carrying out an oral history project, a list of software tools for transcription and a video tutorial. See:
