This program, co-sponsored by ACRL/NY and the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, focuses on the rewards and challenges of using archival sources in the classroom.
Panelists include:
Elizabeth Call, Brooklyn Historical Society librarian responsible for the repository’s books, maps, and special collections;
Dr. Elaine Carey, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History, St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences;
Robin M. Katz, Brooklyn Historical Society Outreach and Public Services Archivist, Co-coordinator of BHS Students and Faculty in the Archives (SAFA) project;
Dr. Christopher Leslie, Instructor of Media, Science, and Technology Studies at Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU/Poly)
These experts will share their experiences as instructors, librarians, and archivists in a panel discussion with extensive time for questions and discussion. Anyone who uses primary source material will enjoy and learn from this unique session. Registration is free.
Keith Muchowski
Instruction/Reference Librarian, New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
Chair, ACRL/NY Special Collections and Archives Discussion Group
Lindsay Anderberg
Archivist and User Services Librarian, NYU/Poly
