Introduction to Public Services in Special Collections
This course offers students a broad overview of the front-end functions of special collections librarianship:
COST: $250
Archives Outreach and Advocacy
Description Outreach and advocacy are critical components of successful archival programs, encompassing broad areas of user concerns from digital exhibitions to educational programs to social responsibility. In this course, students will explore the principles of outreach, as well as strategies for identifying professional and community partners. They will learn how to develop, execute and market outreach programming that meets the needs of diverse user populations. They will also learn how to tell the right stories to convince funders of the importance of the archival mission. This course includes discussions about professional ethics, core values of advocacy, and social responsibility in national and international settings.
COST: $250
Reference and Access for Archives and Manuscripts (AFS III, Vol. 4) (book)
Description: Both new and experienced archivists will find Reference and Access for Archives and Manuscripts a solid foundation on which to add their own ideas for how to bring people into the archives as well as bring archives to the people. Readers are encouraged to examine these concepts and practices in conversation with others and to consider how archivists can continue to advance reference and access.
COST: $69.00
Reference and Access: Innovative Practices for Archives and Special Collections (book)
Edited by Kate Theimer
Description: Reference and Access: Innovative Practices for Archives and Special Collections explores how archives of different sizes and types are increasing their effectiveness in serving the public and meeting internal needs. The book features twelve case studies that demonstrate new ways to interact with users to answer their questions, provide access to materials, support patrons in the research room, and manage reference and access processes.
COST:
978-0-8108-9091-6 • Paperback • $92.00
978-0-8108-9092-3 • eBook • $87.00
