Curator for American and British History
Head, Humanities and Social Sciences Resource Group
Interim selector for Political Science (March 2015-)
Benjamin's role in the library
I am the subject specialist for American and British history in Green Library. I collect current and retrospective materials in all formats, including manuscripts and rare books, in these areas. From March, 2015-present, I am also serving as the interim selector for Political Science.
Topic Guides by Benjamin
| Guide | Last Updated | Subject tag |
|---|---|---|
| United States History | 2013-10-24 | History, American history |
| Asian-American History | 2012-10-25 | American history, Asian American studies |
| African-American History | 2012-10-25 | American history, African American studies |
| Colonial/Revolutionary History | 2012-09-13 | |
| Native American History | 2013-10-28 | American history, Native American studies |
| Urban Studies | 2014-10-06 | Human Geography, Government information, Population studies, Public opinion, Public policy, Sociology |
Course Guides by Benjamin
| Course number | Term | Guide | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWR 1MG | Spring 2013 | The Rhetoric of the American West | Gemma, M. |
| GES 55Q | Winter 2016 | GES 55Q: The California Gold Rush | Dennis K Bird |
Professional activities
RUSA History Section, American Library Association
Research and Instruction Committee, RUSA History Section
Selected publications
Education
MSIS, School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin
AM, History, The University of Chicago
BA, History, The University of the South (Sewanee)
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