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Online primary source collections are not just repositories of the past, they are engines for innovation in the present. Their value cuts across disciplines, making them essential tools for any university striving to support forward-thinking research and career-ready skills.
This comprehensive investment with AM allows us to become increasingly strategic about our long-term goals, supporting current research and teaching needs and laying the foundation for emerging areas of study.
Advance research and interdisciplinary inquiry
Humanities scholarship creates novel intersections between public policy, climate impact and social justice, as well as emerging fields such as technology ethics and AI design. As the academic community continues to value collaborative and cross-disciplinary approaches, libraries with comprehensive digital collections can position their institution at the forefront of research innovation.
Rising demand for career-ready skills
The humanities are central to producing adaptable, critical thinkers needed across all sectors of the modern economy. Beyond traditional programs, universities can create classes for non-history majors to help introduce and embed these foundational research skills. With employers increasingly seeking critical thinkers, supporting student success in humanities translates into stronger graduate outcomes.
Teaching history students from such a wide range of disciplines is a challenge but important in developing critical thinking and analysis skills. Using Socialism on Film was an easily accessible way of giving context and understanding to how these huge events were experienced by real people.
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Provide easy access to essential research materials, enhancing discovery and scholarship across disciplines.
Leverage primary sources for non-history majors
How engaging with primary sources can create a more enriching, and dynamic educational experience across all majors.
Enhance student success through primary sources
Librarians and faculty on teaching the value of primary sources to foster critical thinking and student success.
Frequently asked questions
AM collections contain a wide range of sources, including historical manuscripts, government files, newspapers, maps, and multimedia archives. These resources span topics from politics and culture to science, providing invaluable materials for research, teaching, and learning across disciplines.
AM collections connect diverse disciplines by providing primary sources that explore themes from social justice and climate change to theatre and area studies. These resources foster collaboration, uncover new insights, and support innovative research across fields, positioning universities at the forefront of academic discovery.
AM collections offer valuable context and insights for non-history majors, enhancing understanding in fields like law, business, and environmental studies. Engaging with primary sources broadens perspectives, enriches learning, and equips students with transferable skills.
Primary sources challenge students to interpret historical evidence, evaluate perspectives, and draw conclusions. This process sharpens critical thinking and analytical skills, empowering learners to approach complex problems with confidence and creativity.
Primary sources enhance student success by fostering critical thinking, research, and communication skills. These competencies prepare graduates for diverse careers, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate complex challenges and excel in their chosen fields.
AM’s resources help to develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills, by engaging students with primary sources. These humanities-based skills are essential for careers across academia, in business, and beyond, helping students become adaptable, informed, and effective professionals.
AM collections feature intuitive search, metadata integration, and accessibility enhancements. These tools empower researchers and students to explore collections efficiently and collaboratively, uncover new insights, and enhance academic scholarship.
AM provides access to unique primary sources and advanced discovery and contextualisation tools through its AM Quartex platform. This enables universities to reimagine syllabi and support cutting-edge research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and positioning institutions as leaders in academic innovation.
AM provides tools and services to help librarians and faculty maximise the use of collections. This includes resources for scholarly research, coursework, classroom teaching, and student projects, as well as guidance for new acquisitions and increasing database usage. This support ensures collections are valuable long-term investments, well-integrated into teaching and research.
Investing in AM’s resources ensures access to high-quality primary sources, supporting innovative research and enhancing teaching. These benefits strengthen academic reputation, attract funding, and prepare students for success, making this a valuable long-term investment for universities.