Are you interested doing in archival research, but unsure how? Never been to an archive? Not sure what an archive is? Not sure where archives live? Ever wanted to do history research with primary sources but not sure where primary sources are or how to get to them? Done archival research but want more guidance or experience? Been assigned a term paper requiring archival research but feeling just a little bit lost? FEAR NOT! We have a workshop just for you!

On Friday February 16th, from 12:30 to 2:00pm, Dr. Thai Jones of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library will be leading a workshop about doing historical research in the archives. We will go over what archives are, what finding aids are and how to read them, how to locate and access archival collections and manuscripts, and what to do with them once you are in the reading room.

This workshop is for those who have ANY INTEREST AT ALL in doing archival research. By the end of the session, not only will you receive answers to all the questions mentioned above, but you will also have had a chance to handle and practice doing research with actual archival manuscripts housed at the RBML! Attendance limited by space. Please sign up to attend by NOON Friday, February 2nd HERE!