Are you planning on going to a museum, archive, or historical collection for your dissertation or thesis research? Planning research trips can feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to know where to start. In this workshop, you will receive advice for navigating the intricacies of research visits, both domestic and international. This workshop will be in person with the first half as a presentation followed by smaller discussions where participants can ask questions and share advice. 

This workshop will cover:
• Emailing curators/collections managers.
• Planning your trip to make the most out of your time.
• Advice on organizing your materials while you’re there.
• Best practices for collecting and digitizing images, 3D data, and collecting oral history.
• Things to consider when traveling internationally with equipment and how to bring materials back into the U.S.
• How to keep your data safe upon your return.
• Sharing and showcasing your collected materials.

To be successful, you should have:
• No prior research trip experience is necessary, nor do participants need to have a research trip currently planned.