Analyzing Archival Intelligence: A Collaboration Between Library Instruction and Archives

Hensley, Merinda Kaye; Murphy, Benjamin P.; Swain, Ellen D.

doi:10.15760/comminfolit.2014.8.1.155

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“…Although the ACRL Information Literacy Standards for Higher Education have been widely adopted and incorporated across disciplines, research in library science has much work to do in considering instructional strategies for connecting students to primary source materials. As Hensley, Murphy, and Swain (2014) note, "the social sciences and humanities are just beginning to explore ways in which undergraduates can contribute to knowledge in a discipline by asking original research questions, examining primary sources and creating new content" (97). In 2001, the ACRL formed a Task Force on Special Collections that was charged with defining core competencies, but these competencies are still being discussed and reviewed and aligned with the ACRL Framework (Association of College and Research Libraries 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The archives is then positioned at the center of an interdisciplinary and collaborative campus, a place that is particularly well-suited to the mission of community colleges like QCC. Hensley, Murphy, and Swain (2014) have argued that "students' exposure to archives through archival instruction can develop critical thinking, writing skills, and even improve communication skills through the experience of negotiating a successful research experience" (104 and 108). Yakel and Torres (2003) have found that" students interpreted the concepts introduced in an orientation to the College Archives as having applicability beyond the walls of the archives, having linked them to skills that are valuable for other research and writing assignments" (69).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Connecting community college students to primary sources in the archives

Williams

Thayer

2020

College & Undergraduate Libraries

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Traditionally, college archives have been viewed as a place where papers, documents, photos, and materials are preserved for "someday" use. Alternatively, college archives tend to be specialized spaces reserved for academic scholars or advanced student researchers. Using a case study from the College Archives at Queensborough Community College, this paper argues that including archives as a component of undergraduate curriculum can foster an essential fit between students and primary sources. Further, this paper argues for the particular value of incorporating archival research for first-year researchers, specifically community college students. Using hands-on experience and active learning pedagogy to connect community college students to primary sources can foster unique collaborative participation and develop transferable skills that have applications for curriculum across the community college campus.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Connecting community college students to primary sources in the archives

Williams

Thayer

2020

College & Undergraduate Libraries

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“…Many public libraries, too, retain their own genealogy sections and experts. Previous research has also shown that novice archives users have trouble distinguishing libraries from other public institutions like archives, historical societies, local museums, and newspaper archives (Hensley et al, 2014). In a time when users often feel adrift in huge swathes of digital information, it can be reassuring for overwhelmed beginners to have instructors emphasize the importance of nearby institutions that facilitate local research.…”

Section: Frame #1: Discovery and Accessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Digital Literacy Skills for Family History Research

Wilkinson

Bond

2021

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Objective – In this case study, an archivist and librarian teamed up to teach an introductory course on family history research for adult learners at their university’s lifelong learning centre. In response to students’ relative lack of digital skills, the instructors developed a new set of introductory skills that they believe are essential for genealogy research. Methods – Authors conducted pre- and post-course surveys to determine student expectations and the extent to which the course met those expectations. Authors coded one of these surveys. Results – Course assessment and class activities exposed the need for a set of digital skills that go beyond a literacy framework to assist family history researchers. After analyzing key themes found in pre- and post-course assessment, authors developed a new tool for genealogy instructors titled Introductory Digital Skills and Practices in Genealogy (IDSG). Conclusion – Archivist/librarian collaborations are an excellent way to cultivate needs-based teaching and outreach opportunities in our wider communities, particularly for adult learners. The Introductory Digital Skills and Practices in Genealogy tool is meant to inspire and assist other library professionals who want to teach family history research, serving as a reminder to centre teaching tangible digital skills as a focal point of instruction.

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“…At the University of Illinois, for example, archivists conducted a course instruction session in the University archives' student life and culture archival program providing a brief description of the archives' purpose and founding, and an overview of the type of archival materials held by the archives. 22 If professional education is not offered, it has the potential to have a negative impact on the growth of a profession that is still not well understood in society. 23 The recent developments in the use of archival resources in schools have some useful lessons for archivists.…”

Section: Educational Program For Archives and Records Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Educational programs as an interactive tool for public engagement by public archives repositories in South Africa

Mukwevho

2018

Archives and Manuscripts

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The purpose of this article was to investigate whether public archives in South Africa's educational programs serve as an interactive tool for public engagement. The study adopted a quantitative research approach involving all 10 public archival institutions in South Africa. Data was collected using survey questionnaires, analysis of the legislation on archives, and the national Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) and relevant provincial departments' annual reports from the 2012-13 to 2014-15 financial years according to the relevant themes of the study. In South Africa, public archival institutions fall under and report to the DAC. The purpose of data triangulation was to collect as much, and as diverse, data as possible to help generate the best possible insight. The study revealed that the public archives' educational activities were not effectively designed and implemented to bring potential users to archives. The study recommends that public archives engage with educators and curriculum developers to support the South African Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). This will enable archivists and public archival institutions to identify and incorporate developmental and topically relevant archival material into CAPS for use by educators and learners in a classroom environment.

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Analyzing Archival Intelligence: A Collaboration Between Library Instruction and Archives

Cited by 15 publications

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Connecting community college students to primary sources in the archives

Connecting community college students to primary sources in the archives

Digital Literacy Skills for Family History Research

Educational programs as an interactive tool for public engagement by public archives repositories in South Africa

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