Easing the Learning Curve: The Creation of Digital Learning Objects for Use in Special Collections Student Training

Authors

Judith A. Wiener, The Ohio State University

Publication Date

January 2010

Abstract

Low-staffed and often under-funded, academic libraries have traditionally relied upon student labor to maintain library services and to complete a seemingly unending workload. The use of students within the archival or special collections setting is no different. Special Collections departments often use students to complete tasks that could be reserved to the realm of professional staff. These include processing collections, preservation and conservation work, digitizing, and providing reference assistance.