Researching in an Archive
How is conducting research in an Archive different from researching in a Library? What things do you need to know before you start. The answers to these and other questions are found in the links below.
A Classroom Called NARA
This Spotlight on NARA feature on workshops for teachers and students appeared in the Fall 2002 Prologue.
Assembling a List of Works Cited in Your Paper
Duke Libraries collection includes information about citing primary sources.
Getting Started
NARA's guide to conducting research includes information about differences between libraries and archives. There is also a list of tools to help researchers navigate through and understand the contents of various collections at the National Archives.
Using the Manuscripts & Archives: A Tutorial
Yale University's tutorial for archival research.
