This engaging session will examine methods for revitalizing a special collection as part of a student-librarian internship program. Taking the Ontario Historical Education Collection, held in the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Library, and the University of Toronto iSchool TALint internship program as a case study, this session will discuss challenges and opportunities of working with unique materials with an emphasis on collection management, accessibility, and outreach.
As a collaborative project between a student, a library technician, and a librarian, the session will also examine how the process of knowledge transfer, through training and mentorship, can have a productive impact on library collections.
Overall, this session will provide suggestions on how to encourage engagement with your librarys under-used collections, and provide strategies for meaningful training for junior staff, building relationships, and combating organizational memory loss.
Learning Outcomes
Examine methods for revealing value in hidden collections and aiding in collection management.
Engage researcher access to material in innovative and creative ways.
Showcase strategies for creating a positive and productive mentorship experience that allows for learning and growth as well as bridging knowledge gaps.
