Primary Source Search Lab In-Person
Have you ever needed to consult primary sources but weren’t sure where to start? This workshop will introduce you to some tools and strategies for finding primary sources. This will be a hands-on session, so attendees are encouraged to come with specific research questions in mind. If you have already begun your research, please be prepared to share your topic, search terms, and strategies/tools used so far.
In this session, you will:
- Learn how to select helpful search terms and how to refine results and,
- Learn how to interpret and navigate catalog records and finding aids
NYU Libraries is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have an accommodations request, please email lib-reference@nyu.edu. Additionally, masks are always welcome on NYU's campuses and facilities.
Related LibGuide: Primary Sources by Shannon O'Neill
- Date:
- Friday, November 7, 2025
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Bobst Library, 2nd Floor, NYU Special Collections
- Location/Library:
- Bobst Library
- Audience:
- Faculty Graduate Students PostDocs Researchers Staff Undergraduate Students
- Type:
- Foundations at NYU Libraries > Critical Approaches To Library Research Foundations at NYU Libraries > Using Unique Collections Research Readiness
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