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

  1. 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