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MUW Fant Library Instruction Materials

Objectives, descriptions, and supplemental materials for library instruction sessions

Introduction to Archives

Introduction to Archivesstudents in MUW archives

  • Learning Objective(s): 

    • Identify what archives are.

    • Understand why archives are important.

    • Learn about the Beulah Culbertson Archives and Special Collections.

    • Find and use digital collections.

  • Description: This presentation was created to introduce undergraduate students to to the archive. It broadly defines what archives are, why they are important, different types of archives, how to find and use the Beulah Culbertson Archives and Special Collections, and how to utilize digital collections.
  • Use Cases: This presentation has been used to introduce archival theory and practice to history students and archive interns.
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Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sources

Primary vs. Secondary Sources the women's liberation movement in america cover

  • Learning Objective(s): 
    • Determine the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary historical primary source documents and when to use them.
  • Description: This handout/assignment was created to help undergraduate students to learn the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary historical sources and how to use them in their research.  This exercise can be used in library instruction sessions for any classes that expect students to use these types of sources. 
  • Use Cases: This handout was created to supplement an instruction session, but it can be used as a stand alone.
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History of The W

History of The Whistory of the w by Victoria Jones, Archives and Special Collections Librarian

  • Learning Objective(s): Identify historical moments in The W's History.
  • Description: This presentation provides a broad overview of important moments in the institution's history.
  • Use Cases: This presentation has been used to give new faculty and new students a brief background on The W. 
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Archival Technology

How to Use the Book ScannerBookEye 4v2 Scanner

  • Learning Objective(s):
    • Operate the book scanner and associated software.
    • Create a digital copy of selected content.
  • Description: Fant Memorial Library uses a BookEye 4v2 Scanner and Opus Freeflow software to scan archival materials. 
  • Use Cases: These materials have been used to show students and independent researchers how to use our book scanner. 
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How to Use the Microfilm Scanner

  • Learning Objective(s):
    • Utilize the scanner for reading documents on microfilm.
    • Create a digital file of selected material.
  • Description: Fant Memorial Library uses a PowerScan 3000 in order to view microfilm. We have over 80 historic newspapers that are available for students and the public to view.
  • Use Cases: These materials have been used to show students and independent researchers how to use our microfilm machine. 
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