ACRL/NY: Association of College and Research Libraries, Greater New York Metropolitan Area Chapter

Colleagues, we invite you to attend an event co-sponsored by ACRL/NY and the Polytechnic Institute of New York University. This program focuses on the rewards and challenges of using archival sources in the classroom.

Panelists include:

Elizabeth Call, Brooklyn Historical Society librarian responsible for the repository’s books, maps, and special collections;

Dr. Elaine Carey, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences;

Robin M. Katz, Brooklyn Historical Society Outreach and Public Services Archivist, Co-coordinator of BHS Students and Faculty in the Archives (SAFA) project;

Dr. Christopher Leslie, Instructor of Media, Science, and Technology Studies at Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU/POLY)

These experts will share their experiences as instructors, librarians, and archivists in a panel discussion with extensive time for questions and discussion. Anyone who uses primary source material will enjoy and learn from this unique session. Registration is free.

Location:         New York City College of Technology (CUNY)

                        Ursula C. Schwerin Library (Atrium, 4th Floor)

                        300 Jay Street

                        Brooklyn NY, 11201

                        (2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, F, M, N, R subway lines)

Date:               30 April 2013

                        2:30-4:00 pm

RSVP by April 15 to:      kmuchowski@citytech.cuny.edu