Workshop Overview
Join staff from Special Collections & Archives (SCA) as they share an overview of what an archive is, explore potential collaboration opportunities with the department on special projects, and learn how to begin their own archival research for personal or professional purposes.
Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy a special guided tour of the stacks, where they can learn more about how we care for our collections and discover some of our unique treasures.
Preparation/Pre-requisites
Please note that the spaces on this tour can be narrow. Please contact Krystal Mittler (krystal.mittler@uwaterloo.ca) regarding any mobility or accessibility needs, including access to hearing devices.
Intended Audience
All UWaterloo staff
Format
In-person: Special Collections & Archives, 1st floor of Dana Porter Library (DP)
Facilitators
Nicole Marcogliese, Archivist
Nicole Marcogliese works as an Archivist in the Special Collections & Archives (SCA), a role she has held since 2018. Nicole helps to make archival collections easily discoverable both in the library and online, and she works closely with patrons to develop personalized research strategies tailored to their goals. Nicole also works closely with the University’s historical records to preserve our institutional memory and regularly connects with staff teams across campus to create nostalgic displays for special events that celebrate our unique past.
Jessie Blackwell, Librarian - Special Collections & Archives
Jessie has been working in Special Collections & Archives since 2012, where she is committed to helping researchers engage with the past. Whether it’s cataloguing rare materials, co-designing primary source-based assignments with faculty, or speaking to community groups, her passion for connections between past and present is always at the fore.