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LIS 438: Introduction to Archival Methods and Services: Background Information

Reference Sources

Online Archives Reference Sources

ArchiveGrid
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- Why search here?
  Identify historical collections of primary source materials in archives and repositories throughout the United States.
- What's included?
  Repository records provide detailed information including phone and fax numbers, hours of service, materials solicited, email, and home page URLs when available. Each collection record links to its corresponding repository record, simplifying the research process.

National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC)

Ways to Identify a Topic for Your Literature Review

1. Browse the Literature Physically or Online

tip: Search all archives journals by putting in archi* as the journal name in LISS, can then modify by topic

2. Class Discussions

3. Class Readings

4. Prior Experience as a User or Intern

5. Browse Conference Topics on the Associations Page on this Guide