Teaching and Learning

Drexel’s distinctive collections provide unique opportunities for teaching and experiential learning. We welcome and encourage Drexel faculty to make use of Drexel’s libraries, collections and archives to enhance undergraduate and graduate-level teaching.

At a Glance:

Support student learning by incorporating Drexel's collections into your courses.
Drexel's unique collections offer hands-on, learning experiences that deepen student engagement, spark cross-disciplinary connections, and encourage critical inquiry beyond textbook learning.
Our collections support a wide range of disciplines—from arts administration to history to engineering and medicine—helping students develop skills like empathy and critical observation.
Encounters with physical objects promote visual literacy, analytical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity—skills that are transferable beyond the classroom.
In contrast to digital information, in-person interaction with original objects encourages slow, embodied, and authentic learning experiences.
Drexel Libraries, Collections & Archives staff offer expert guidance and tailored class visits, making collections accessible for one-time use or as a foundation for entire courses.

For sample assignments and activities, as well as details about incorporating Drexel collections into your courses, visit our Teaching with Collections resource guide.

Teaching and Learning with Libraries, Collections and Archives