YOU CAN TOUCH THIS: USING PRIMARY
SOURCES IN BIBLIOGRAPHIC
INSTRUCTION
Caro PintoLibrarian/ArchivistManuscripts and Archives Yale University Library@caropinto
Why Primary Sources?
Show, Don’t Tell!
Engage, Don’t Regurgitate
Excite, Don’t Bore
Deployment!
Stealth Outreach!
Outcomes
Say What?
Primary Sources Prompt Questions
Students Gain Confidence
Finally: Primary sources are not just archival
materials
Primary sources are not just for history students
Primary sources are tools to engage a variety of learners in a variety of disciplines
Many thanks!