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.

Federal Documents Librarians at the UI Libraries are hosting a workshop on the use of archival materials. Speakers include: Lori Cox-Paul, Kansas City Regional Office, National Archives and Records Administration; Matt Schaefer , Hoover Presidential Library; Mary Bennett, State Historical Society of Iowa; as well as David McCartney, University Archivist; Karen Mason, Curator of the Iowa Women’s Archives; and Gary Frost, University Conservator all from the University of Iowa Libraries.

For more information, please check http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/govpubs/us/archives_wkshop.html

The workshop is currently full, but you are welcome to add your name to the Wait List.