Chicano/a Research Collection, Arizona State University Library

Join us in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Chicano/a Research Collection! We hope to see you on Tuesday, November 4, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m! ✨️

Established by Dr. Christine Marin in 1970, the Chicano/a Research Collection at ASU Library is the largest archival repository for Latino/a/x history in Arizona.

📋: Event Schedule:

• 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Walking Tour, Tempe Campus (meet in front of Interdiciplinary A)
Led by Dr. Marin, the ASU Latino/a/x History Walking tour will include historical stops on campus including Interdisciplinary Building A, Memorial Union, Cady Mall, Hayden Library, and Danforth Chapel.

• 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Reception, Hayden Library, Room C55
This event is hosted by the Community-Driven Archives (CDA) Initiative. After the tour, there will be a small reception with food and drinks in the CDA Memory Lab!

Register here: https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/chicanoa-research-collection-55th-anniversary-celebration

Join us in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Chicano/a Research Collection! We hope to see you on Tuesday, November 4, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hayden Library, Room C55! ✨

Established by Dr. Christine Marin in 1970, the Chicano/a Research Collection, at ASU Library is the largest archival repository for Latino/a/x history in Arizona.

📋 Event Schedule:

• 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Walking Tour, Tempe Campus
Led by Dr. Marin, the ASU Latino/a/x History Walking Tour will begin at Hayden Library. The tour will include other historical stops on campus including Interdisciplinary Building A, Memorial Union, Cady Mall, and Danforth Chapel.

• 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Reception, Hayden Library, Room C55
This event is hosted by the ASU Library Community Driven Archives Initiative. After the tour, there will be a small reception with food and drinks in the CDA Memory Lab.

More details to come! Hope to see you all there! 💜

ASU Library is recruiting three Archivists as part of a cohort within the Community-Driven Archives (CDA) Initiative. Early career professionals are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is July 26, 2024.

Community Access Archivist:
Processes manuscript and archival collections, collaborates on digitization and outreach projects and creates and maintains metadata to make ASU’s unique holdings available and accessible to the public.

Collections Services Archivist:
Develops and enhances open access to ASU’s distinctive collections in order to engage ASU’s multicultural and transnational communities of learners and scholars. Leads collections services for ASU’s Tempe reading rooms and contributes to expanding collections services.

Arizona Political Collections Archivist:
Provides curatorial leadership, vision and strategic direction for the political papers. Manages and develops associated collections, services, and programs.

On July 9, 2024 at Noon PDT (3 pm EDT), ASU Library will host a webinar to share more information about these academic professional positions, working at ASU Library and living in the Phoenix area. Attendance is not required to apply for any open positions.

To learn more about ASU Library employment and find the link to the webinar, visit lib.asu.edu/employment