The following information has been duplicated from the Library Research Scholars Program web page; for more information about the project Documenting Binghamton Queer History Through a Self-Guided Tour, please visit the program web page and apply here by October 31!
The Spring 2026 Binghamton Libraries Research Scholars Program provides undergraduate students with experience working on a guided research project. Participating students will work closely with a library faculty or professional staff mentor on a library-related research project that strengthens research skills and provides the opportunity to build upon personal research interests. Research results will be published in the ORB, Binghamton’s institutional repository. Scholars will be awarded $2,000 at the completion of their projects.
For questions, contact Matthew Harrick, Coordinator, at mharrick@binghamton.edu.
Documenting Binghamton Queer History Through a Self-Guided Tour
Faculty Mentors: Lark Wilson, Jillian Sandy
Local history of the LGBTQ+ community of Binghamton is not well-documented or widely accessible to researchers, due to intentional exclusion and safety risks for members of the community. However, the libraries’ Special Collections have some significant queer history holdings, such as the Herizons Collection. These materials have been of increasing interest to researchers over the past several years, but the local queer history that they document remains largely unknown inside and outside of the library.
The student who completes this project will gain a better understanding of research using local history and Special Collections materials. They will investigate both ethical and practical considerations for conducting research and maintaining the records of members of marginalized communities. They will create a final product that is publicly accessible and could be linked to in a resume or professional profile. Click on the application link for more detailed information about the project.
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