The robert w. Woodruff library of the atlanta university center will create the atlanta university center archives research center teaching faculty residency

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center $199,914 on September 1, 2026, under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to create the Atlanta University Center Archives Research Center Teaching Faculty Residency.

Over two years through August 31, 2028, the recipient will develop a faculty residency program engaging teaching faculty from Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College. Faculty will participate in hands-on workshops, a two-week institute, guided visits to cultural institutions, and individualized support from librarians and archivists. Participating faculty will develop new course assignments and modules that use original archival materials held at the Robert W. Woodruff Library to strengthen student research skills and deepen engagement with the histories of the Atlanta University Center communities and the American South.

The project will produce openly available teaching resources, a digital assignment portal, and a public symposium. Beneficiaries include faculty, students, community members, and other institutions seeking models for teaching with primary sources.

Performance takes place in Atlanta, Georgia.

This project will help faculty from clark atlanta university, and spelman college build courses using original archival materials held at the atlanta university center robert w. Woodruff library. Over two years, faculty will take part in hands-on workshops, a two-week institute, guided visits to cultural institutions, and individualized support from librarians and archivists. They will develop new assignments and course modules that strengthen student research skills and deepen engagement with the histories of the atlanta university center communities and the american south. The project will produce openly available teaching resources, a digital assignment portal, and a public symposium. Beneficiaries include faculty, students, community members, and other institutions seeking models for teaching with primary sources.