Archiving Black Studies (CANCELED)

Are you planning to do research in an archive? Are you unsure where to begin when it comes to archival research?

Canceled
To be rescheduled at a later time.
Date
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Firestone Library, Special Collections (C-Floor)
Audience
Graduate Affairs

Speakers

  • Steve Knowlton
    Librarian for History and African American Studies
  • Jennifer Garcon
    Librarian for Modern & Contemporary Special Collections

Details

 In this workshop, librarians from Firestone Library will be providing a systematic introduction to a variety of topics in archival research including: · Identifying archives relevant to your area of research · Understanding finding aids, shelf lists, and other tools used in archives and special collections · Creating research plans to increase the efficiency of a visit to one or more archives or special collections · Finding funding opportunities for a research trip

Facilitated by Librarians: Steve Knowlton and Jennifer Garcon

Limited capacity (15 only) and RSVP to [email protected] with the topics that you are researching.

Event Type
Information Session
Event Category
AAS Event

 

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