Are You Curious About Archives?

Have you been reading this blog and wondering "Just what is an archives or special collection anyway? Is it the same as a library?" Or maybe you are familiar with what archives are, but not sure how to identify collections and use them for research. The Society of American Archivists has a new online publication that can help.

Using Archives: A Guide to Effective Research provides helpful information to acquaint you with archives. Topics covered include the differences between archives and libraries; how to find archives and evaluate what materials they have; and considerations and procedures for using archives to do research, either remotely or by visiting in person.

The Guide is available both on the web, or as a single pdf document you can download and print.  Explore the world of archives!