Reference Services
Russell archivists on staff at the Russell Library are all knowledgeable about the content of collections open for research in the Library and they specialize in offering assistance that is tailored to the needs and interests of all patrons from the novice to the professional.
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Onsite Reference Services
The Russell Library provides full reference services on site from Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons can receive general reference assistance throughout the Library's hours of operation. They may also arrange in-depth research conferences with a specific archivist by appointment.
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Offsite Reference Services
The Russell Library provides limited general reference services online at its Web site and through email at russlib@uga.edu. For those patrons unable to travel to the Russell Library to conduct research in person, the Russell Library is happy to provide contact information for proxy researchers available for hire. These researchers are not associated with or vetted by the Russell Library.
Archival Instruction Classes
The Russell Library welcomes classes from all academic areas for an introduction to the library's collections as well as an orientation to doing archival research. Class instruction sessions share strategies for locating and using primary materials for research. Archivists customize these sessions according to the needs and interests of the class level and topic and complement instruction provided by the instructor.
Typical classes include:
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General orientation to archival procedures and policies
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General orientation to using primary sources in research
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Step-by-step guide to using archival finding aids or guides
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Overview of online and print resources for locating archival materials
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Specific review of Russell Library policies and services
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Highlights from the collection based on topic of class
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A printed handout with contacts, resources, and relevant collection information
To arrange a class session in the Russell Library submit the archival class instruction form or contact Jill Severn at 706-542-5766, jsevern@uga.edu or Jan Levinson at 706-542-5788, rtuten@uga.edu. Please allow at least 10 days notice to avoid scheduling conflicts.
