Handling Special Materials - Introduction
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Topic
Developing confidence around the best and safest way to handle rare and fragile materials.
What you will learn:
- How to be sensitive to the material qualities of your research materials
- How to handle common special collections items: a book, a box of folders, and photographs
This module will prepare you for:
- Visiting the reading room of an archives or special collections repository
- Feeling confident that you are taking good care of your research materials
Table of contents
- Learn - Discover what makes materials fragile and how you can prevent damages (25 minutes)
Credits: The content with contributions from Priscilla Anderson and Debra Cuoco.
Introduction | Learn