This document provides an overview of digital archives, including what they are, the types of information they contain, and examples of digital archive sites. It discusses how digital archives preserve and provide access to archival records in digitized formats from a variety of sources. The document also lists some of the goals of teaching with digital archives, such as enabling participants to locate, access, evaluate and preserve information from pertinent resources in their subject areas. Finally, it provides several examples of specific digital archives and archive collections that can be used for research.