Interested in using the archives or rare books in Special Collections, but not sure where to start? Watch Special Collections’ new 5-minute tutorial Using Archives and Rare Books for Your Research for a concise introduction to conducting research in archives and special collections.
The video covers everything you’ll need to know to get started, including:
The video was created by Special Collections’ Archivist, Anita Streicher, and Communications and Liaison Librarian, Nancy Collins. It is based on a tutorial created by the University of Manitoba’s Archives & Special Collections.
"The video is an engaging way to introduce students to using the collections and remove any intimidation or confusion about using primary sources for their research," Streicher explains.
Student actor, Patrick Pinnell, and Archivist, Anita Streicher,
on break during the filming of the video.
Students are already accessing this video to prepare for class visits to the department. It is currently displayed prominently on the Special Collections’ homepage, as well as on the UW Library’s YouTube page.
The video stars students Patrick Pinnell, Niroshan Ragunathan, and Erin Turnbull. Many will recognize Patrick from the Library’s act on it @ your library poster and bookmark this year.
For more information, contact:
Archivist, Special Collections
Ext. 35754
University of Waterloo Library
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
519 888 4883
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