Educational activities
Introductory visits
Our most important target audiences are students of the third grade of secondary schools. Nevertheless, NT2-classes also found their way to the Heritage Library. The introductory visits are a nice way for them to get to know the institution and, of course, we would love to see them again in their higher studies.
Workshops
In our workshops, we teach the students how to critically handle the overload of information. Navigating smarter on the internet gives insight in the workings of search engines like Google. Other workshops, like the workshop Media scanners, point out the dangers of misinformation and manipulation. We organise some workshops ourselves, either with us or on location. For others we can count on experts.
Education Advisory Board
Education is becoming increasingly important in the way we work. To help us expand this facet, we started an Advisory Board in November 2020 with teachers and colleagues from the broad cultural educational field. They form a nice soundboard of experts. These loyal ambassadors come each year to give us feedback on our educational policy, scale enlargement and further development.
Content and development
Education is becoming increasingly accessible online. That is why Thomas, along with a few colleagues, is also responsible for the digital communication. He makes sure the website remains updated with inspiring articles. Think of tips to cleverly navigate the internet, interviews with young researchers or articles about our educational sources. There are also plans to create a bigger educational platform for online workshops and activities.
Reading room employee
To remain close to the readers and the collection, Thomas is also permanently part of our reading room team. That ranges from counter duties, retrieving and preparing works to the scanning of applications and assisting with reader’s queries. Physically in the reading room and online via email.
Contact the public service of education
The Heritage Library Hendrik Conscience is always at your service. Ask Thomas your questions about education, he is happy to help!
Thomas Martin
- Has been working here since 2019
- Studied Germanic languages and Literary sciences
- Specialisation: 20th century literature and poetry (in Dutch, German and English), ecology and climate, architecture and urban planning, photography, war and society, music, folklore and immigration
- Ask him your questions about searching more efficiently: online, collection, reproductions,…
- Are you interested in a workshop for your class or association? Thomas will happily help you!
- Keep a personal website at: www.readingroom.be
- Contact: thomas.martin@antwerpen.be / 03 338 87 64
