Registration for the Archives Workshop is closed due to the high number of registrants.
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Photos, personal papers, oral histories, manuscripts, military records, original legal documents, maps and artifacts that chronicle lives, historical events and social movements are the kinds of material that make up archival collections. These resources are not only preserved for the historical record, but are collected for discovery and use. Technology has significantly increased the accessibility of these collections through databases that are free to the public.
Please join the University of Iowa Libraries on March 27th to learn how to find and use the wealth of material in local, state and national archival collections. Librarians, historians and researchers in all fields of study will benefit for the expertise of each of the speakers who will provide a blueprint of unique resources available in these one of a kind collections.
Workshop Agenda:
Morning sessions will meet at the University of Iowa, Main Library, Conference Room 2032.
Location of afternoon sessions as indicated.
Map of campus and surrounding area (note: the closest public parking ramp is at University Capital Centre
| 9:00 | Lori Cox-Paul, Kansas City Regional Office, National Archives and Records Administration (part one). Introduction to NARA resources and services |
Brief Break |
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| 10:00 | Matt Schaefer , Hoover Presidential Library. Description of Presidential Libraries' place within NARA organization, introduction to resources and services at Hoover Library
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| 10:45 | David McCartney, University of Iowa Archives. Introduction to content, access, collection process and other insights in developing the University Archives.
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| 11:30-12:30 | Lunch on your own in downtown Iowa City (this will put the group near the next workshop venue)
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| 12:30 (402 Iowa Ave) |
Mary Bennett, State Historical Society of Iowa. On site tour and introduction to content and services.
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1:30 |
Lori Cox-Paul (part two). Will provide a demonstration (with hands-on practice) in navigating several of NARA's databases. |
| Brief Break | |
| 2:30 (Rm. 2032) |
Gary Frost, University of Iowa Libraries', Preservation Dept. Introduction to special handling, basic preservation/conservation principles and techniques for repair.
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| 3:30 (3rd floor, South) |
Kären Mason, Iowa Women's Archives. Tour of IWA with description of resources and services.
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To Be Added to the Wait List, please submit the form below to reserve your place in the workshop.