Engaging students with archival and digital resources / Justine Cotton and David Sharron.

Author/creator Cotton, Justine
Other author Sharron, David Mark.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoOxford : Chandos Pub.,
Descriptionxii, 133 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Social Sciences 2011
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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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 123-127) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014427691
ISBN9781843345688 (pbk.)
ISBN1843345684

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