Engaging students with archival and digital resources / Justine Cotton and David Sharron.
| Author/creator | Cotton, Justine |
| Other author | Sharron, David Mark. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Oxford : Chandos Pub., |
| Description | xii, 133 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBook - Social Sciences 2011 |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What is an archive? -- Building the foundation: connections between archivists and library staff -- Faculty outreach -- Introducing students to library and archival resources -- Resources -- Delivering the workshops -- Developing relevant assignments -- Assessment and ongoing learning -- Making connections, building relationships. |
| Abstract | Aimed at professional librarians and archivists, this book explores how to connect students and faculty with the archival and digital collections of their university's library. Key sections include: how to look at archives in a digital world; reaching out to faculty to get them to use archival and digital resources; working with students and how to best deliver instruction; creating lessons and assignments; assessment how to gauge your successes and learn from your failures. This book provides librarians and archivists with the robust tools they need to develop a comprehensive workshop program aimed at connecting students with archival and digital collections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-127) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2014427691 |
| ISBN | 9781843345688 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1843345684 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |