Morgan Wilson
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My name is Morgan, and I am in my third (and hopefully final) year of the Dual Archives/History program here at SLIS. Originally from Albany, NY, I moved to Boston after undergrad to start my master’s. I graduated from Le Moyne College in 2022 with a History and Political Science BA. My first archives experience was as a Content Analysis intern at KRIA—the Icelandic Constitutional Archives. Although this was a remote opportunity, I was still able to learn a lot about working with digital collections. Currently, I work overnight shifts as an Access Services Assistant at Boston College, where I can be found working in the stacks, handling Interlibrary Loan requests, and supervising student workers. Outside of that, I enjoy reading, writing, and visiting various museums. Right now I am in the middle of Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey!
Entries by Morgan Wilson
Recently, I read an article about the Internet Archive’s legal troubles, which got me thinking about a few things. I know many people use the Internet Archive because it is an affordable and easily accessible resource. I know many of my peers (myself included) have even used it to access textbooks for some classes. If disbanded, that brings an accessibility issue into play as we are losing a prominent free resource. Right now it seems as if they are in a battle with themselves; the memory stored on the site could soon disappear. With the impending legal battle, I wonder what this will mean for their borrowing policies for digital resources. I also read that this could affect how libraries handle digital preservation projects in the future. The digital preservation issue will forever affect archives as many use the Internet Archive as a major player in preserving digital materials. This is especially concerning regarding historical resources no longer available in print or online. As a whole, this case will have long-lasting effects on how archivists…
I wasn’t sure what to write about, so I thought encouraging first-year grad students to get involved would be a good idea. During my first two years at Simmons, I had the pleasure of working with the Student Chapter of the International Relations Roundtable (SCIRRT) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA)—both amazing groups that you should check out! I had to step away from clubs after starting a job last summer, but if you’re looking for a way to meet new people, you should definitely get involved. Joining a student group is also a great way to learn more about the other concentrations in SLIS. I learned a lot during my time with SLA, and I am in the dual degree program. Attending different events and talks is also a way to make connections with others in the field, and that is always a bonus!
