Author ORCID Identifier
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2024
College/Unit
WVU Libraries
Department/Program/Center
Not Listed
Abstract
This chapter discusses an archives-based walking tour piloted by a mid-size academic library as part of a campus-wide Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Drawing on materials from university archives, the event served to highlight Latin@/x historical points of interest across campus. The chapter examines the significance of identity-specific programming for distinct BIPOC groups, details aspects of program planning and implementation, and offers practical suggestions and considerations for librarians seeking to offer similar culturally affirming programming. While the following case study discusses a walking tour event primarily designed to support the needs of Latin@/x students, strategies shared can be applied to walking tours targeting other minoritized ethnic groups or contexts outside Heritage Month celebrations.
Digital Commons Citation
Fonseca, Catherine M., "Taking It to the Street: Designing Archival Walking Tours for Cultural Heritage Months" (2024). Faculty & Staff Scholarship. 3300.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/3300
Source Citation
Fonseca, C. (2024). Taking It to the Street: Designing Archival Walking Tours for Cultural Heritage Months. In N.Y. Tran, M.J. Aguilar II, & A. Poo (Eds.), Creating an Inclusive Library: Approaches for Increasing Engagement and Use with Students of Color (pp. 133–158). Association of College and Research Libraries.