Introduction to Archives
Date: Wednesday 14 November 2018
Venue: National Library of Scotland, Kelvin Hall, Glasgow
Time: 16.15 - 17.45
Aimed at: Secondary social subjects; primary teachers
Are you interested in accessing archive resources with your pupils but not sure where to begin? In this session we will highlight various resources which can be used for social subjects, including local history projects, and provide guidance on how to get the most out of them.
Resources featured will include the use of historic records, maps and archive film footage. There will be opportunities to explore online resources in more detail during this supported session.
Please take a look at the National Records of Scotland’s guide to researching our collections, the services we offer for schools and the National Library of Scotland’s Moving Image Archive website in advance of attending the workshop.
Aims:
To highlight archive e-resources which will support social subjects work
To increase participants’ confidence in using archive resources in the classroom
To provide opportunities for participants to share ideas and good practice
This session is a partnership between National Records of Scotland and National Library of Scotland.
To register, book via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-archives-for-teachers-tickets-50211626326
Enter password: NationalRecords1418
There are only 12 places available on this workshop and booking is essential. If there are no places available please email jocelyn.grant@nrscotland.gov.uk to be put on the waiting list.
For more information on the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall schools programme, click Schools programme.