The Libraries have launched the Binghamton Libraries Research Scholars Program for the spring 2025 semester. This opportunity, which supports the Universities’ strategic plan, provides experiences working on a guided research project within the Libraries. Each project, designed to be library-related, will help undergraduate students strengthen their research skills and provide the opportunity to build upon personal research interests.
As part of the program, each student researcher will work closely with a library faculty or professional staff mentor on a library-related research topic. Students will strengthen their research skills and have the opportunity to build upon their personal research interests. The final research results will be published in the institutional repository, the Open Repository at Binghamton (The ORB), and each scholar will be awarded $2,000 at the completion of their projects.
The Library Research Scholars Program is in support of the President’s Roadmap Strategic Priority 2, known as “SP2,” which aims to help the University provide a transformative learning community that prepares students for advanced education, careers and purposeful living. SP2 supports high-impact learning experiences like the Library Research Scholars Program. Research projects being offered during the spring ‘25 semester include the following:
- Cultural Awareness Resources for the Health Sciences: A Collection Development Project
- Expanding the Bibliographic Palette: Diversifying the BU Libraries Fine Arts Collection
- Research Analysis for the Libraries’ Instagram Platform
- The Role of Text Analysis in Research for Exploratory Analysis
- Zine Scenes: Crafting Community Connection through Zine-making in Academic Libraries
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. However, the priority deadline is Friday, November 15, 2024.
For information about eligibility, expectations or descriptions of each project and how to apply, visit https://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/about/admin/scholars/