The following is a list of Additional Workshops in the New England
Area offered through the GSLIS Continuing Education Program.
Additional Workshops in the New England Area
(listed by date)
Using Primary Sources: a Tutorial for Educators
Saturday, December 6, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Congregational Library
14 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108
For directions see: www.congregationallibrary.org
Room TBA
Learning about history can – and should! -- involve more than just reading a textbook. There is a rich and varied world in manuscripts and archive collections that history books can never penetrate. However, finding a path through these collections can be intimidating, particularly when there are so few opportunities to navigate this 'raw material' of history. This workshop will walk educators through the wilderness of an archive at a basic level. We will discuss definitions, stumbling blocks, and gems that can be shared with their classes. Digital and paper examples will be given. Expect a lot of discussion; the more participants contribute from their own experiences, the better the workshop will be.
Faculty: Jessica Steytler,GSLIS Alum, Archivist, Congregational Library, Boston;jessica.steytler@gmail.com
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