Finding aids are a tool that facilitates discover of information with an archival collection yet can be challenge to understand. We know that this is something that can trip up even the most advanced researcher so we have created some tools to help you better understand the different layers of information contained within them.
Recording of a PowerPoint presentation on the Layers of Archival Description and tips on how you can better use finding aids for your research project.
A guide created by archivists at Harvard University.
Pathways to Digital Content
Pathways to Digital Content
Depending on the institution, digital or digitized content may be found in different places. This PowerPoint presentation shows some of the unique ways that digital archival content may be available.