24
Oct
Thirteen Activities for the Special Collections Classroom
This is the third and final post summarizing the RBMS 2016 Participatory Session Mixing Hands-On and Do-Not- Touch: Workshop Session on Teaching with Special Collections. There’s lots... Read More
17
Oct
Four Lists of Ideas
This is the second in a series of posts summarizing the RBMS 2016 Participatory Session: Mixing Hands-On and Do-Not-Touch: Workshop Session on Teaching with Special Collections. Discussion... Read More
25
Jul
Hands On/Do Not Touch
This is the first in a series of posts summarizing the RBMS 2016 Participatory Session: Mixing Hands-On and Do-Not-Touch: Workshop Session on Teaching with Special Collections. Discussion... Read More
20
Jun
Meet the 2016 RBMS Scholarship Recipients!
Each year, RBMS offers scholarships to first-time RBMS Conference attendees in the hopes of introducing recipients to the Section, encouraging participation, and fostering greater diversity... Read More
9
Jun
New Members Brown Bag Lunch
My first RBMS preconference in Las Vegas was a whirlwind of inspiration and education. Among the more memorable events was the New Member Brown Bag... Read More
7
Jun
“No, I Don’t Want to Take Notes”
–Image from lenep on flickr. Sexism in the workplace Sexism in the workplace can be overt, but more often, it manifests in “soft” forms that... Read More
2
Jun
Poster Sessions
The RBMS 2016 poster planning subcommitee had an enthusiastic response to the call for submissions, with a total of 22 posters slated to be presented... Read More
31
May
Transgressing the Norm
Special collections librarians are a diverse group, with strong interests in a wide range of issues facing our profession and patrons. We want, as individuals... Read More
17
May
Librarians (and Archivists) Are Human?!
Photo: Button making with Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections has brought surprising returns. Learn more about this “crafty outreach” and make your own... Read More
10
May
Botanical Gardens in Miami
Photo: Alexf, Wikimedia Commons If you’re looking for a break from your conference activities, consider visiting one of the botanic garden oases available in Miami.... Read More