Special Collections and Archives welcomes instructors and students for instructional sessions with the archives. Archives instruction can be offered in several formats, including in-person, online, and hybrid, to serve the needs of instructors and students.
During the library renovation, we are offering instructional sessions in Building 60, Crandall Gym, and Building 26, Graphic Arts. We can also meet with you in your instructional space.
To schedule a session, contact Laura Sorvetti at lsorvett@calpoly.edu. If possible, please include your syllabus and any related assignment plans. Advance notice is appreciated, and we may not be able to arrange class instruction with less than 2 weeks' notice.
We'll discuss some of the following information to prepare for your class visit:
Image: History 505 with Dr. Matt Hopper visit Special Collections and Archives, Winter 2023. Photo by Joe Johnston, Cal Poly.
Kennedy Library's Special Collections and Archives staff collaborate with instructors to offers a variety of services and resources for instructors desiring to introduce their students to archives and primary source research, individual or collaborative research projects, or teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that utilize our collections.
We offer instruction sessions tailored to the needs of the particular class. We are available to assist instructors in designing assignments best suited to their individual topics and goals.
Instructors are invited to explore topics with Special Collections staff to craft memorable, hands-on experiences and to consult our resources to learn about the scope of our collections and services.
Examples of Instructional Sessions
The collections are used in a wide variety of ways. Examples of instructional sessions include:
Image: Materials set up for a class visit to the archives.
Crandall Gym, Building 60, Room 110
Image: Crandall Gym instruction room.
Building 26 conference room
Image: Building 26 conference room