Seminar E. Collections Processing: Innovations in Student Involvement

Abstract

To address backlogs of unprocessed materials, more special collections libraries are involving students in their workflows. This practice not only expedites the processing of collections by talented young scholars, it also provides a fresh perspective on the research potential of the materials, and encourages partnerships with faculty to incorporate special collections into their curricula and teaching methods. Presenters will discuss the training process, documentation, the development of policies and instructional materials, and lessons learned.