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Archival Orientation for Undergraduate Students: An Exploratory Study of Impact

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Abstract

This paper reports on an exploratory study that assessed the impact of four orientation sessions given by an archivist in the Yale University Library Manuscripts and Archives (MSSA). The paper reviews the literature on the use of primary sources in the classroom, archival orientation sessions, and the impact of archival services. It outlines the methodology used in this study, discusses the findings, and concludes with suggestions for future research.

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