Harnessing the power of primary sources: How libraries empower innovative teaching strategies
Sponsored by ProQuest, Part of Clarivate
Recorded on 03/21/2024Posted in Primary Sources and Special Collections
Explore strategies for harnessing the strengths of traditional and non-traditional primary sources to enhance learning opportunities for students.
Access the presentation slides.
Resources Referenced in the Webinar:
- Provided from the AHA Teaching Division: What does it mean to think historically?
- Provided from UCI History Project – University of California, Irvine: 6 C’s of Primary Source Analysis
Summary:
Join us for an informative session tailored for librarians eager to support primary source research and teaching initiatives in the modern academic landscape. From historical records to tee-shirts, we will explore innovative strategies for harnessing the strengths of both traditional and non-traditional primary sources to enrich interdisciplinary curriculum and enhance learning opportunities for a new generation of students.
Our speakers will share:
- Strategies for academics to tap into library resources and archives to create digital histories
- Innovative approaches to engage and inspire students with creative assignments using primary sources
- Techniques for integrating unique, overlooked non-traditional sources into scholarly research, unlocking fresh perspectives and enriching academic discourse.
Don’t miss out on practical insights and fresh perspectives to enhance your library’s impact.
Speakers:
Kathleen Hilliard
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Education, Department of HistoryIowa State UniversitySusie Woo
Professor of American StudiesCalifornia State University, FullertonLisa Arellano
Visiting ProfessorMills College at Northeastern University
