Archives for Historical Research (Part 1 of 2)

This is part 1 of a double workshop that meets on two days. When you register for this event, you will automatically be registered for Part 2 on 1/20/22 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM.

Are you planning to work in the historical professions? Are you planning to do research in an archive? Archival research skills are invaluable to a professional historian. Librarians from Firestone Library will be providing a systematic introduction to a variety of topics in archival research including:
├é┬À Identifying archives relevant to your area of research
├é┬À Understanding finding aids, shelf lists, and other tools used in archives and special collections
├é┬À Creating research plans to increase the efficiency of a visit to one or more archives or special collections
├é┬À Finding funding opportunities for a research trip

What to expect:
Double workshop (meets twice a week for 2-hour sessions, 4 total hours of meeting time)

Meet the facilitator:
Alain St. Pierre is Librarian for World History, History of Science, and African Studies at Firestone Library Steve Knowlton is Librarian for US History and African American Studies at Firestone Library Deborah Schlein is Near Eastern Studies Librarian at Firestone Library Sara Logue is Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections Public Services

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