Senior Projects in the Edith Hamilton Library and Archives

This spring three Bryn Mawr students completed their Senior Projects in the Edith Hamilton Library and Archives. Ran "Rachel" compiled a resource guide for International Students, Maria created a film on digital citizenship, and Anum interviewed three beloved faculty members who retired after long careers at Bryn Mawr. 

Rachel wanted to share the books that she found most helpful in learning about American culture. She compiled an extensive list of these titles, then organized them by different genre and categories. Rachel also polled her BMS  friends to get suggestions on navigating Bryn Mawr as a newcomer.  She then created the "Bryn Mawr Survival Guide", which is part of the main resource guide.  Click here to take a look. Though she began the project with International Students in mind, Rachel's guide will be of interest to all members of the Bryn Mawr Community! Rachel also learned some behind the scenes library skills, like how to cover books.

Rachel created a display of some of the books on her "Recommended  Books for International Students" list.

Maria filmed and edited a  video on digital citizenship.

Maria interviewed and filmed members of the Bryn Mawr Community about issues relating to digital citizenship such as respect for oneself and others online, time management, and fear of missing out. Before beginning her interviews, she worked with Head Librarian, Patti Rickert-Wilbur to identify important questions pertaining to social media. She then surveyed Bryn Mawr students about their attitudes and habits online. Ninety students responded. Here are some of her findings.   

We know that Maria's work will be helpful for future discussions on digital citizenship.

Anum interviewed three long standing Bryn Mawr faculty members who retired this year.
She then transcribed each of the interviews.

Anum interviewed Upper School English Teacher, Bill Waters, Middle School Art Teacher, Charlotte Armstead, and Middle and Upper School Dance Teacher, Diana Curran about their experiences at Bryn Mawr. All three teachers will retire this year after long careers. Anum worked with Librarian and Archivist, Claire Hruban, to formulate the best questions to ask each person. She  recorded each interview, and transcribed each so that they will be available for years to come in both audio and print format.  We can't wait to read and listen to them!

We are very appreciative to Rachel, Maria and Anum for their ideas and hard work!