Research Skills for Undergraduates
Learn introductory library research skills through a series of workshops designed for first-year students and other undergraduates.
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Introduction to Special Collections for Undergraduates
Want to do research with one-of-a-kind historical materials but don’t know where to start? Find out in this intro workshop!
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Hosted by: Kislak Center
Do you have a research paper to write for a class? Or an idea for a thesis project? Do you want to do research with one-of-a-kind historical materials but don’t know where to start? Join us in the celebrated Henry Charles Lea Library (6th floor of Van-Pelt Dietrich Library Center) for an introduction to using Penn’s rare books and manuscript collection in your research agenda.
In this workshop session, you will learn about the history of Penn’s special collections, hear from experts on how to find and access rare materials for your interests, and see some of the truly unique and inspirational treasures stewarded by the Kislak Center for Special Collections.
This session will feature items related to the history of science, medicine, and health activism.
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