Rare Books Room: An Introduction BeginnersUpdated
Mon 27 Oct 2014
Description
An introduction to the UL's Rare Books Reading Room and its collections, which include material from the first European printing presses and from the wider world up to the present day.
Target audience
- All University members (this includes colleges and departments)
- UL Readers with an interest in this field
- Further details regarding Cambridge University Library's eligibility criteria are available
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 27 Oct 2014 14:30 - 15:00 | 14:30 - 15:00 | Cambridge University Library, Rare Books Room | map | S.A. Defrance |
Topics covered
- Using the Rare Books reading room
- Ordering rare book material
- Handling of rare books
- The B3figure collection
- Key e-resources: EEBO, ECCO and Early European Books
Aims
- To give an overview of the varied rare book collections held by the UL and describe how they may be accessed
- To introduce the Munby Rare Books Reading Room and how it works
Format
Demonstrations and walking tour
Notes
- To enter the University Library you must have either a current University of Cambridge ID card or a current Reader's Ticket. For more information and to apply for a Reader's Ticket, please see the Admissions webpages
Duration
One session of thirty minutes
Frequency
A number of times per term
Theme
Special Collections
Booking / availability