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The latest news, articles and press releases from AM.
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Exploring the history of Hawai’i: The role of the digitised archive in student success
In this article originally published in Against the Grain, AM's Laura Blomvall explores the University of Hawaiʻi students’ UK research trip, focusing on Hawaiian history and culture. It highlights how digitised archives support accessibility, inclusive metadata, and decolonisation efforts, fostering rich discussions about collaboration, language, and representation in historical records.
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Shaping student success and lifelong learning with digital primary sources
Learn the ways in which digital primary sources are transforming higher education by enhancing academic engagement, maintaining learning continuity, and promoting student success. This article explores the impact of the global pandemic, highlights survey findings on educational challenges, and reveals how universities are integrating digital resources into their teaching frameworks.
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Using government documents in undergraduate teaching: A student success case study from the University of Dundee, UK
AM's Nick Jackson explores how Dr. Matt Graham uses the AM Archives Direct database, Apartheid South Africa, 1948-1994, in undergraduate teaching at the University of Dundee. Through equitable access to primary sources, students engage with historical materials, enhancing critical thinking and analytical skills while fostering an understanding of the complexities of archival research.
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Explore the economic, social, and cultural heart of Early Modern London with AM’s latest release
AM is pleased to announce Trade in Early Modern London: Livery Company Records 1450–1750, offering unparalleled access to livery company archives. These records illuminate their economic, political, and cultural impact, revealing their pivotal role in governance, trade regulation, patronage, and London’s historical development.
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Women’s Voices and Life Writing, 1600-1968 named Outstanding Academic Title for 2024
After receiving a ‘highly recommended’ review by CHOICE, Women’s Voices and Life Writing, 1600-1968 has also received the prestigious honour of being named an Outstanding Academic Title 2024, underscoring the collection’s scholarly value, accessibility, and overall quality.
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Archives under fire: Supporting the next generation of professionals with AM Archival School for Ukraine
AM's Holly Francis discusses the collaborative efforts of AM and the Galt Museum & Archives in supporting cultural heritage preservation through the AM Archival School for Ukraine. This initiative empowers Ukrainian archivists with tools and knowledge to safeguard historical materials, encouraging professional growth and international cooperation amidst the challenges of ongoing conflict.
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AM publishes American Committee on Africa, Module I: a comprehensive resource on African liberation movements
Module I of American Committee on Africa (ACOA) unveils its pivotal role in African liberation movements, offering invaluable primary source material on ACOA's advocacy and US solidarity with anti-apartheid efforts, from speeches, personal correspondence and audio recordings to records of boycotts and divestment campaigns.
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Student success at the heart of Towson University
Discover how Towson University's Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) boosted student engagement with AM Quartex, our digital collections platform. Ashley Todd-Diaz, PhD and Felicity Knox discuss how Quartex's advanced DAMS capabilities and user-friendly interface have supercharged access to archives, empowering students to explore, contribute, and share their research.
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Unlocking the interdisciplinary study of sport with AM’s new database, The Olympic Movement: Sport, Global Politics and Identity
The Olympic Movement: Sport, Global Politics and Identity, covers the development of the modern Olympic Games from 1896 to 1992, while shining a light on key social and political events throughout the twentieth century.
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AM launches first Spanish-language primary source database, Mexico in History: Colonialism to Revolution, 1500-1929
Mexico in History: Colonialism to Revolution, 1500-1929, offers Spanish-language resources illuminating Mexico's past through rare manuscripts and visuals from The Bancroft Library. The AM Quartex hosted resource provides dual-language metadata and improved search capabilities for enhanced accessibility and research efficiency.
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Building a library for the future: University of Utah’s Marriott Library joins AM as an Impact partner
AM has announced a transformative partnership with the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library, significantly enhancing the university’s research infrastructure. The collaboration fosters interdisciplinary research and teaching, and aligns with the university’s academic goals, positioning it as a leader in scholarly excellence.
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New database from AM unveils 140 years of consumer culture and department store history
Drawing from 14 archives across the world, AM's latest publication The Transformation of Shopping: Department Stores, Consumerism and Social Change, 1830-1994 charts the rise of consumer culture and explores topics such as the de-skilling of shop work, unionism, and the impact of the civil rights movement on the retail industry.