Enhancing research and discoverability of primary source material from the British Library

Sponsored by AM
Recorded on 05/08/2025

Posted in Primary Sources and Special Collections

Experts from the British Library and AM share how their partnership enhances discovery and access to historical documents for impactful interdisciplinary research.

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Summary:

Join experts from the British Library and AM as they explore how their partnership is expanding equitable access to the East India Company records through digitisation. This webinar will explore how AM Quartex’s powerful search and discovery tools make these invaluable historical documents more accessible to a global research community, unlocking hidden connections and supporting discovery within vast digital archives. Speakers will also discuss the significance of these records for interdisciplinary research, offering insights on navigating the material effectively, leveraging advanced search functionalities and tools, and contextualising historical data to support impactful research and scholarship at your institution.

Speakers:

  • Image of Margaret Makepeace

    Margaret Makepeace

    Lead Curator, East India Company RecordsBritish Library
  • Image of Joseph Gilling

    Joseph Gilling

    Licensing ManagerBritish Library
  • Image of Bee Cassim

    Bee Cassim

    Senior Product Manager AM
  • Image of Matt Brand

    Matt Brand

    EditorAM

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