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Update: Teaching with Collections

Author
micheledrisse
Published Date
July 28, 2020
Today, we are publishing details of the many options available for University of Reading staff who wish to teach with collections. There is a new guide here.
Options include:
– Using pre-recorded and ready-digitised material;
– Creating or enhancing digital resources;
– Running live sessions (both face-to-face and online).
From mid-August, we will be offering staff with the opportunity to book a session to record short videos featuring The MERL, Special Collections and Art Collections items for use in teaching.
Over the Summer, we will be launching further digital access services, including:
• A “virtual reading room” permitting registered users to access high quality scans of selected content;
• New content on the ArtUK and Google Arts and Culture platforms;
• Multiple image viewing in our Enterprise catalogue.
We are also developing new options for staff at other HE/FE institutions and schools to teach with collections. Please contact us if you would like details.
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