Sharing on behalf of the Joint Task Force for the revision of the Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy:
We are excited to share a https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_1rOxRKI7LBuCF7V8LAQa-5Fh3jPH9R0Q-5FYNDEcnaKUBEpM_edit-3Fusp-3Dsharing&d=DwMGaQ&c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&r=eeF5W1ZZM2kHnhtANyd3kQ&m=e5tD-JICeC0Bl_q4gHgG3dKo4-z_ze" rel="noopener">beta draft of the revised Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy.
As we made substantive changes to the Guidelines, we decided to circulate a beta version for comment. We want to know what you think of the changes before we move forward with the revision process.
You are welcome to share your thoughts with Co-Chairs of the Joint Task Force (listed below) or complete https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.gle_74L3wirikLhzRDPL9&d=DwMGaQ&c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&r=eeF5W1ZZM2kHnhtANyd3kQ&m=e5tD-JICeC0Bl_q4gHgG3dKo4-z_zePrQQj27GnZ-42ChEIdRmZk-7CfzOKxJRkZ&s=paBb3fpPNicB1wEm6zVFNRDkFAAt-Db9" rel="noopener">our anonymous feedback form. The form will be open, and feedback will be welcomed through July 31.
We also encourage you to join us for a discussion on the beta version and the changes at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tpscollective.org_events-2Dand-2Dopportunities_tpsfest2026_&d=DwMGaQ&c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&r=eeF5W1ZZM2kHnhtANyd3kQ&m=e5tD-JICeC0Bl_q4gHgG3dKo4-z_zePrQQj27GnZ-42ChEIdRmZk-7CfzOKxJRkZ&s=" rel="noopener">TPS Fest at 1:30 pm ET on July 21.
The official public comment period will be in early 2027 when we share the final draft of the Guidelines.
We look forward to your feedback.
Anna Franz (anna.franz@yale.edu)
Susan McElrath (sm12959@nyu.edu)
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Katie Salzmann, Lead Archivist
The Wittliff Collections | Texas State University
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