{"id":18715,"date":"2026-02-20T22:24:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T22:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hsli.org\/newsletter\/?p=18715"},"modified":"2026-02-20T22:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T22:45:42","slug":"registration-open-for-kennesaw-state-university-libraries-webinar-series-experts-on-special-collections-wed-feb-25-wed-march-25-and-wed-april-29-at-1000-am-cdt-each-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hsli.org\/newsletter\/registration-open-for-kennesaw-state-university-libraries-webinar-series-experts-on-special-collections-wed-feb-25-wed-march-25-and-wed-april-29-at-1000-am-cdt-each-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Open for Kennesaw State University Libraries Webinar Series Experts on Special Collections&#8211;Wed., Feb. 25; Wed., March 25; and Wed., April 29, at 10:00 AM CDT Each Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>(via Dr. Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kennesaw State University Libraries&#8217;\u00a0Scholarly Publishing and Research team invites\u00a0you to attend our monthly webinar\u00a0series, titled <em>Experts on Special Collections<\/em>. We&#8217;ll\u00a0hear from KSU experts on archives, rare books, and special collections\u00a0in higher education. Register at this <a href=\"https:\/\/campus.kennesaw.edu\/offices-services\/library\/events\/scholpub-events.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a>. Our full schedule is below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2018Experts on Special Collections: Opening the Archives<\/strong>\u201d | <strong>Wednesday, February 25, at 10:00 AM CDT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about archives? What&#8217;s&nbsp;inside? How can you visit? Join KSU Archivist Kate Matheny&nbsp;as she demystifies the policies, permissions, and restrictions that once inhibited user access and explores the field&#8217;s progress&nbsp;towards opening the archives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cExperts on Special Collections: Rare Books for Everyone\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;| <strong>Wednesday, March 25, at 10:00 AM CDT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you touch a priceless, historic&nbsp;manuscript with your bare hands? Join JoyEllen&nbsp;Williams, KSU&#8217;s Special&nbsp;Collections and Rare Books Curator, for a deep dive&nbsp;into the evolution of rare book collections&nbsp;from&nbsp;treasure rooms and white gloves to access for all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cExperts on Special Collections: Curating a Career\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;| <strong>Wednesday, April 29, at 10:00 AM CDT<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you curious about special collections&nbsp;career paths? Join current students Andrew&nbsp;Bramlett and&nbsp;Octavia Mann and alumna&nbsp;Camilla Stegall as they discuss how their experiences with KSU&#8217;s special collections have and will shape their careers. KSU Archivist Kate Matheney and Rare Books Curator JoyEllen&nbsp;Williams will add their expertise&nbsp;to the conversation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re&nbsp;interested but unable to attend, register&nbsp;to receive a recording.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(via Dr. Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) The Kennesaw State University Libraries&#8217;\u00a0Scholarly Publishing and Research team invites\u00a0you to attend our monthly webinar\u00a0series, titled Experts on Special Collections. We&#8217;ll\u00a0hear from KSU experts on archives, rare books, and special collections\u00a0in higher education. Register at this link. 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