Workshop on Finding Presidential Records
Just in time for summer research trips, this Friday, from 2-3pm in Bass Library room L06, the Yale University Library will host a workshop on how best to find materials from the U.S. National Archives & Presidential Library System (NARA). All are welcome, but space is limited so please register at the link provided below. Register here
Topics will include:
- Using the NARA online catalogs
- Understanding the NARA structure (Archives I & II, Presidential Libraries, Regional Archives) to maximize the productivity of your research trip
- Accessing NARA materials at the Yale University Library through databases, microfilm collections, and Interlibrary Loan (do you need to leave New Haven for your research?)
Speakers from the Yale University Library include:
Sahr Conway-Lanz, Senior Archivist for American Diplomacy, Manuscripts and Archives
Greg Eow, Associate Director of Collection Development & Kaplanoff Librarian for U.S. and British History
Melanie Maksin, Librarian for Political Science, International Affairs, Public Policy, and Government Information, Center for Science and Social Science Information
