This is a fascinating first look analysis of the a project Books and Borrowing 1750-1830 looking at the the historic loans records of the University of Edinburgh.
Author: marybcarroll
Fight to save the historic libraries of Burnington House UK
THe Society of Antiquaries of London have launched a campaign to save their historic libraries based in Burlington House. with rents for their space having increased by 3,100% since 2012 the Society and its 300 year old library may be forced to move. Find out more about these collections and the campaign here https://www.sal.org.uk/save-burlington-house/?fbclid=IwAR0bZECFe-sAZIUeW37dfliF6aFK3-Q7JFsnDgqBMHdMwV4uM197gEtg0Yw
50th Anniversary of the Killam Memorial Library illustrated Tour
A “Brutalist” Beauty: the Killam Library on its 50th anniversary will hold an online illustrated tour of the library.
The Killam Memorial Library officially opened in March 1971. On the 50th anniversary of this landmark building’s opening, the origins of the Killam Library, why it looks the way it does, and what other buildings on campus and across Canada are its “siblings”will be explored. Professor Christine Macy, former Dean of the Faculty of Architecture & Planning, will take an illustrated tour of the Killam Library, interpreting it through the lens of post-WWI reconstruction in Europe and nation-building in Canada. Details . https://www.facebook.com/groups/50149421690/permalink/10157678294506691/
A medieval library reunited online
The historic library at Durham Priory (UK) is working towards providing access to its collection online through an ambitious project aimed at uniting their collection of medieval manuscripts in the digital space. See more about this project here https://www.durhampriory.ac.uk/
From the Albury Library Museum
Nurses on call. Using the collections and resources of the Albury Library and Museum and the Albury Health Library, NSW, Australia, librarian Anna Griffith can be heard narrating the story of midwives and the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum in this region. A great collaboration and example of historical story telling from the library/museum. https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/museum-and-libraries/exhibitions/nurse-on-call/_nocache
Bibliographic Society of Australia and New Zealand
Free registration and open to all this is a great opportuntiy for those interested in book and publishing history to attend virtually at no cost.
Bookings for the BSANZ 2020 conference ‘The History of the Book and the Future of the World’ are now open. Registration is free and you can tune in from anywhere in the world. If you’re lucky enough to live in South Australia you can attend in person – and even if you’re not, depending on the state of the borders at the time, you would be welcome to visit Adelaide for the occasion.
The registration link is:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0jrF0vXNR-KzwaJBoFrEZA
New book on Europe’s oldest academic library
A new book has been publiched on the oldest academic library in Europe. Founded in the 13th century Merton college library combines rare documents and manuscripts with amazing architecture. Details of the book can be found here:
https://bodleianshop.co.uk/products/merton-college-library?variant=30270924750907
Some reflections on the history of library associations in Canada
The latest issue of Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research includes several articles on the recent history of library associations and orgaizations in Canada. https://librarianship.ca/news/library-associations-canada/?fbclid=IwAR3ovHdKdLMkA86QX3rr1IpiEUnubR2KwqEtmT2qw4X_zagNKG7gboEs6cE
A history of book collecting
An interesting discussion about the history of book collecting and book collectors with a focus on the collection of British architect Sir John Soane https://vimeo.com/424643386
An interesting read from Canada
“Ontario is the only province to officially include First Nations Public Libraries (FNPLs) in their public library system—here’s how FNPLs came to be the force are”