Postgraduate Research Student Library Skills: An introduction to using archives and images in your research
When:
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Venue:
Online
This session is aimed at Birkbeck students interested in using archive and image collections as part of their research project. It will provide an introduction to working with archives and images as part of your research project.
By the end of the session, you should:
- Understand how to identify/find relevant archives and special collections, including images collections.
- Understand the common issues encountered when searching archival catalogues.
- Understand the considerations and necessary actions needed when using this type of material.
The session will be facilitated by:
Emma Illingworth, Subject Librarian, School of Science
Sarah Hall, Assistant Librarian (Repository and Digital Media)
For postgraduate research students, this maps the to following areas of the Researcher Development Framework:
Domain A: Knowledge and intellectual abilities
A1 - Knowledge Base
Information seeking
Information literacy and management
Subject knowledge
A2 - Cognitive Abilities
Analysing
Synthesising
Critical thinking
Evaluating
Domain B: Personal effectiveness
B1 – Personal Qualities
Enthusiasm
Perseverance
Integrity
Self-confidence
Self-reflection
Responsibility
B2 – Self Management
Commitment to research
C1 - Professional conduct
IPR and copyright
Contact name:
Emma Illingworth
- Miss Emma Illingworth
- Ms Sarah Hall