Engaging Students with Archival and Digital Resources
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services, Reference
| Author: | Justine Cotton, David Sharron | ISBN: | 9781780632575 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science | Publication: | June 14, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Chandos Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Justine Cotton, David Sharron |
| ISBN: | 9781780632575 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science |
| Publication: | June 14, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Chandos Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Aimed at professional librarians and archivists, this book explores connecting students and faculty with the archival and digital collections of the university’s library and archives. Academic research has been forever changed by the digitization of books, journals, and archival collections. As university libraries and archives move forward in the digital era, it is essential to assess the research needs of users and develop innovative methods to demonstrate the value of collections and services. This book provides librarians and archivists with the tools to develop a robust workshop program aimed at connecting students with archival and digital collections.
- Provides practical guidelines and detailed lesson plans
- Based on the collaboration between an experienced archivist and liaison librarian
- Offers innovative ideas for connecting with faculty members
Aimed at professional librarians and archivists, this book explores connecting students and faculty with the archival and digital collections of the university’s library and archives. Academic research has been forever changed by the digitization of books, journals, and archival collections. As university libraries and archives move forward in the digital era, it is essential to assess the research needs of users and develop innovative methods to demonstrate the value of collections and services. This book provides librarians and archivists with the tools to develop a robust workshop program aimed at connecting students with archival and digital collections.
- Provides practical guidelines and detailed lesson plans
- Based on the collaboration between an experienced archivist and liaison librarian
- Offers innovative ideas for connecting with faculty members
