Lesson Plans and Syllabi
At MU, the Department of Special Collections and Rare Books is a vibrant laboratory for the humanities, where students and faculty are welcome to research and explore. Our collections exist to be used, and they are open to everyone.
As part of a class session in Special Collections, your students will have hands-on access to the most inspiring and intriguing materials the Libraries have to offer. They will learn important primary research skills – the ability to track down sources, make connections among documents, and read the content of the page alongside physical evidence. Most importantly, they will discover an enthusiasm and engagement with their subject that will take their studies far beyond their textbooks.
It's helpful to make sure your students know where they're going and what to do before they get here. These are some handouts you can print or email to your classes.
Use the form on our website to schedule an instruction session in Special Collections.
Research appointments are not required, but they are recommended due to the high volume of use in Special Collections during the academic year.
Phone: (573) 882-0076
Fax: (573) 884-0027
