LGBT 200: Introduction to LGBT Studies: Research Tips

The Archives are open 8-4:30 Monday-Friday. When classes are in session we offer extended hours on Wednesdays when we're open from 8-6:30. Our reading room is located on the second floor of the Golda Meir Library in Room W250; to get here, take the main stairs up to the second floor, go through the first set of double doors on your right, and we will be right there. You can also take the main elevator to the 2nd floor; it will drop you off right across from our office.

The Archives office is NOT OPEN ON WEEKENDS

Have Questions? Contact the archives at askarch@uwm.edu or (414)-229-5402

Golda Meir Library 2nd Floor Map

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Tips for a successful trip to the Archives or Special Collections:

Before you arrive:

• Make sure you understand your assignment before you pick a general topic
• if you're working with an archival collection, review finding aids and know which items you want to work with in advance
• Familiarize yourself with the Home section of this guide

When you get to the Archives or Special Collections

• It may take up to 15-30min to get registered and set up with materials--factor this time in when planning your visit
• Be prepared to tell staff the specific thing you want to see
  • In the Archives- let staff know the collection AND box you'd like to work with
  • In Special Collections- Let staff know the title of the publication you'd like to read
• Give yourself enough time to make mistakes and change the direction of your research
• For each source you consider, record the title, creator, publishing date, and, if applicable, the box and folder number

When you get home

• Organize your sources and notes, then consider: How are the sources you've found related? What questions do you still have? What details ar you still fuzzy on? What sources could you consult to answer those questions?
• Jot down notes about which folders/items you still want to review

How do you analyze a primary source?-This video walks you through the thought process of understanding the content and context of a document. This video will help you when you need to think more critically and analyze your three primary sources for your midterm project.

Special Collections is open to the public 10am-5pm, Monday - Friday, and is located on the 4th floor of the Golda Meir Library. Take the main elevator across from the Grind to the 4th floor, then walk past the exhibit cases to the end of the hall.
 

No appointment is necessary to use the collections during our walk-in hours.
Special Collection is NOT OPEN ON WEEKENDS
 

Have questions? Contact special Collections at libspecial@uwm.edu, or at (414) 229-4345.

Golda Meir Library 4nd Floor Map