Teachers and media specialists, along with public and academic librarians involved with History
Day, were invited to attend this info-filled day focused on making the most of library resources for
students and teachers working on History Day in Minnesota.
Metronet, Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), and History Day joined forces to present a
conference-style workshop to help teachers and students effectively use library resources. Participants learned about the steps of a History Day project and how it differs from the ordinary research project. Eight break-out sessions were held on finding and using library resources, locating online primary sources, collaborating with your local libraries, using the Research Project Calculator, making the most of a library visit, and more to help provide tools and tips on making History Day a success for students, teachers, and librarians. A special panel of “Individuals in History” were also featured.
Metronet and MELSA are state-sponsored organizations that work to bring all kinds of libraries—public, university, school, and special—from around the metro area together to tackle relevant issues and services.
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