Rare Books and Special Collections

Cod y Modiwl: ILM8120
Teitl y Modiwl: Rare Books and Special Collections
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
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	1 essay: 3000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	1 report: 3000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	1 report: 3000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	1 essay: 3000 Words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Describe the nature and purpose of Rare Books Libraries and Special Collections;
Outline and critically assess significant developments in the history of the printed book in Western Europe, especially in Britain;
Identify and discuss the principal characteristics of printed books in the hand-press period (up to 1850) and the challenges for the private press today;
Analyse the main management issues facing the custodians of rare books and special collections;
Critically assess the provision of services offered by Rare Books Libraries and Special Collections.
Select and apply the appropriate tools, standards, and procedures to manage a rare book collection

Disgrifiad cryno

This module provides a general introduction to the specialist field of rare books and special collections. It gives a brief overview of the development of manuscripts and the printed book in the hand-press period (to c. 1850). Students will be given the opportunity to visit rare books and special collections and to discuss the challenges of managing these resources with current professionals.

Cynnwys

Concepts and issues;
The history of manuscript materials;
Characteristics of medieval and early modern manuscripts;
Book production on the hand-press;
The book trade in the hand-press period;
Development and management of rare books and special collections.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Writing and presentation skills (presentation skills not assessed)
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Visits to rare books and special collections to see how they are managed and the opportunity to speak to specialist staff involved. Use of the library working environment in activities and assignments in a specialist area of informatin studies.
Datrys Problemau	Several activities in the module involve identification of problems and of factors which might influence potential solutions
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students are set activities which involve reflection on practices in the workplace and suggestions for the acquisition of relevant new skills (such as promotion, and disaster planning)
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Identification and analysis of elements of manuscripts and early printed books; skills for the management for rare books and special collections.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Several activities involve a researched follow-up to taught examples
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Use of web-based catalogues and databases

Nodau

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