Introduction to Rare Book Librarianship

Cod y Modiwl: DS36210
Teitl y Modiwl: Introduction to Rare Book Librarianship
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Jennie Hill
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Jennie Hill; Ms Tanya Rogers; Dr Julie Mathias; Dr Sue Lithgow; Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay (1,250 words):	30%
Asesiad Semester	An exhibition catalogue (equiv. to 2000 words) OR: Report on managing a bequest (c2000 words).	70%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay (1,250 words): Submission of supplementary coursework for failed course elements in line with the learning outcomes of the original assignments (failed component(s) only).	30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	An exhibition catalogue (equiv. to 2000 words) OR: Submission of supplementary coursework for failed course elements in line with the learning outcomes of the original assignments (failed component(s) only). Report on managing a bequest (c2000 words).	70%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

After completing this module you should be able to: * define the nature and purpose of rare-book libraries; * discuss the history of the printed book in Western Europe, especially in Britain; * identify the principal physical characteristics of a printed book of the hand-press period; * explain the general principles of the printing process in the hand-press period; * explain the roles of the various tradesmen and craftsmen within the book trade, such as printer, bookseller, binder, papermaker, compositor; * demonstrate how to identify a book of the hand-press period using the standard bibliographical reference tools for English printed materials; * analyse the main curatorial and management problems facing a rare-books librarian, including security, conservation, information technology, and reader services; * devise a promotional strategy for a rare-books collection

Disgrifiad cryno

This is the first of two modules on rare-books librarianship and it provides a general introduction to this specialist field. It gives a brief overview of the development of the printed book in the hand-press period (to approximately 1850) and examines the problems of identifying and making available valuable and early printed materials in libraries.
The aim of this module is to enable students to identify materials in a rare-books collection and give them the appropriate curatorial care, give help and advice to the general public about materials in a rare-books collection, and to deal appropriately with bibliographical queries and promotion.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Writing and presentation skills.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Use of the library environment in activities and assignments in a specialist are of library and information studies.
Datrys Problemau	Several of the activities in the module set tasks which involve identification of problems and of factors which might influence potential problems.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students are set activities which involve reflection on practice and suggestions for acquisition of relevant new skills.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Identification and analysis of early printed books; reading room management for rare books; promotion; disaster planning; interpretation of Latin imprints.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Several activities involve a researched follow up to taught examples.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Use of web-based catalogues and databases; use of web-based conference facilities.

Nodau

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