tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80514494127326849952024-03-05T21:33:00.917-08:00UK Library AdventuresKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-15468250119783390682010-07-30T14:00:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:28:07.318-07:00Maughan Library at King's College--July 29, 2010<div>The <a href="http://www.kcl.ac.uk/iss/visitors/library/maughan.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Maughan</span></span> Library</a> is the academic library for the Strand Campus of King's College London. It is a multi-disciplinary library that opened in 2001 in a renovated building that once housed the Public Records Office (constructed in 1851). </div><div><br /></div><div>According to the library's website, the subjects covered by the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Maughan</span></span> Library collection include:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">"American studies, Australian studies, Byzantine & modern Greek, classics, cultural & creative industries, digital culture & technology, English, European studies, film studies, French, geography, German, history, linguistics, music, philosophy, Portuguese & Brazilian studies, Spanish & Spanish-American studies, theology & religious studies, war studies, law, medical ethics, computer science, engineering, mathematics and physics." </span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzc3bd-ZyupM4zbGCe1uTtrgcZGnr6tgENq4YuM8sCMWMcU6PxKyqQOXT8ajBGELlxuv0ijHG-GL2m6X98SaD5X0WTHDZ8VNTY2eT2yUlakh_TlqSKr_9wr1pml3W-jRIC9YIEMCZ4Bs/s1600/CIMG3928.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzc3bd-ZyupM4zbGCe1uTtrgcZGnr6tgENq4YuM8sCMWMcU6PxKyqQOXT8ajBGELlxuv0ijHG-GL2m6X98SaD5X0WTHDZ8VNTY2eT2yUlakh_TlqSKr_9wr1pml3W-jRIC9YIEMCZ4Bs/s400/CIMG3928.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511730547238206594" /></a><div><br /></div><div>The building was designed to be the first fire proof building and many of these design features are still apparent in the Library's appearance today.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzc3bd-ZyupM4zbGCe1uTtrgcZGnr6tgENq4YuM8sCMWMcU6PxKyqQOXT8ajBGELlxuv0ijHG-GL2m6X98SaD5X0WTHDZ8VNTY2eT2yUlakh_TlqSKr_9wr1pml3W-jRIC9YIEMCZ4Bs/s1600/CIMG3928.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHNAJOubXSmfMx1ifW_NcJtz5Q7RvKpUaWG_IV3a8feiPmn_smRvHMv-8YW4WYQlaqDJfgRfMcUi07WSqytsT3ZY-1FT3IT7yhafpLOpPmMtAZPOnhZAUe9XOLphaqazGQaguQ8XEuqI/s1600/CIMG3927.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHNAJOubXSmfMx1ifW_NcJtz5Q7RvKpUaWG_IV3a8feiPmn_smRvHMv-8YW4WYQlaqDJfgRfMcUi07WSqytsT3ZY-1FT3IT7yhafpLOpPmMtAZPOnhZAUe9XOLphaqazGQaguQ8XEuqI/s400/CIMG3927.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511730538703580178" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For example, these slate and steel shelves were designed to be fireproof. The ceiling is made of zinc.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYaeC5WVEIkeOi0MUu2CAMnIjWiaQSmWZY7yLJ59bNySwTuFD-HOBIHbjg0NnYcM8m_aRD20lGpRV9AIvLSW-X54SxTNKrQGJrtj5YWY1M_OHk-N-KbkfyvannQP6mcTB_Aptahyphenhyphenb9tA/s1600/CIMG3916.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYaeC5WVEIkeOi0MUu2CAMnIjWiaQSmWZY7yLJ59bNySwTuFD-HOBIHbjg0NnYcM8m_aRD20lGpRV9AIvLSW-X54SxTNKrQGJrtj5YWY1M_OHk-N-KbkfyvannQP6mcTB_Aptahyphenhyphenb9tA/s400/CIMG3916.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511725788864568322" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The building is an interesting mix of historic (it is a listed building) and contemporary. The original archive facility had closed stacks, so the layout multi-room layout of the current open-stack library may seem oddly segmented to patrons.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLK41KSJdQgideIRnr1xtOGVbx1fOF9Av7_VzrcW-WYF3Sc9w4-U6d4tDfLTClgFXtBk1Y3NUUQ6kAT1fo68BhhtkfNa6ytwkilFGOhVNu_mgoZ7VfUm8gLUFrcLx0sjARdBM8qJ3Av0/s1600/CIMG3919.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLK41KSJdQgideIRnr1xtOGVbx1fOF9Av7_VzrcW-WYF3Sc9w4-U6d4tDfLTClgFXtBk1Y3NUUQ6kAT1fo68BhhtkfNa6ytwkilFGOhVNu_mgoZ7VfUm8gLUFrcLx0sjARdBM8qJ3Av0/s400/CIMG3919.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511725812107337522" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>When the building was renovated, design features that appeal to contemporary academic users were incorporated. These include computer labs, social seating areas, wireless <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Internet</span>, and flexible teaching spaces.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLK41KSJdQgideIRnr1xtOGVbx1fOF9Av7_VzrcW-WYF3Sc9w4-U6d4tDfLTClgFXtBk1Y3NUUQ6kAT1fo68BhhtkfNa6ytwkilFGOhVNu_mgoZ7VfUm8gLUFrcLx0sjARdBM8qJ3Av0/s1600/CIMG3919.JPG"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3_g5YW-8k859wm8ejYOqdZf3B4wVzicfq-uEtq3UWOnpCtcSQbKmOsk6qLNxCy8_vhHQ8XuWlsk84YMhViqQrPkS-muAkPrHOsDeH4kVSQOAbPzNFuQS-Sk-dWEe__KG37wlYRIuR0E/s1600/CIMG3917.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3_g5YW-8k859wm8ejYOqdZf3B4wVzicfq-uEtq3UWOnpCtcSQbKmOsk6qLNxCy8_vhHQ8XuWlsk84YMhViqQrPkS-muAkPrHOsDeH4kVSQOAbPzNFuQS-Sk-dWEe__KG37wlYRIuR0E/s400/CIMG3917.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511725804869762994" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The library is open 7 days a week and expands opening hours to 24 hours a day during exams.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHNAJOubXSmfMx1ifW_NcJtz5Q7RvKpUaWG_IV3a8feiPmn_smRvHMv-8YW4WYQlaqDJfgRfMcUi07WSqytsT3ZY-1FT3IT7yhafpLOpPmMtAZPOnhZAUe9XOLphaqazGQaguQ8XEuqI/s1600/CIMG3927.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gnSdyE6HdGZQft6BHjQTvgJ49GMcYN-g1xHfK1yUN7BUNPdBQgWT_UL3V8sLXSATJpIQzcMpPGmRcgod5hhh8LxJfcx3KU_AQY2wkvSFhyphenhyphenWbN9f6tMgqgiLRCbcAD3xbIvkCgoLhBdg/s1600/CIMG3926.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gnSdyE6HdGZQft6BHjQTvgJ49GMcYN-g1xHfK1yUN7BUNPdBQgWT_UL3V8sLXSATJpIQzcMpPGmRcgod5hhh8LxJfcx3KU_AQY2wkvSFhyphenhyphenWbN9f6tMgqgiLRCbcAD3xbIvkCgoLhBdg/s400/CIMG3926.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511729965648253922" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The library's collection consists of 3/4 million volumes. There are 1.3 million items across the King's College library system. The libraries serve 11,000 students at the Strand Campus and 20,000 students across the entire university. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gnSdyE6HdGZQft6BHjQTvgJ49GMcYN-g1xHfK1yUN7BUNPdBQgWT_UL3V8sLXSATJpIQzcMpPGmRcgod5hhh8LxJfcx3KU_AQY2wkvSFhyphenhyphenWbN9f6tMgqgiLRCbcAD3xbIvkCgoLhBdg/s1600/CIMG3926.JPG"></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2-werROWP6g0Upis540JipCrOP1I9e0WkDatEAGQt8ynuiKyTjh8lp8c0ewExj4rJF0k8hvbH3JK3eEWrRMwPG1M3h6iuife54uz0K4WVBmVbyUm0NcV9w6neh1-KNk3AZvDcK1aobg/s1600/CIMG3922.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2-werROWP6g0Upis540JipCrOP1I9e0WkDatEAGQt8ynuiKyTjh8lp8c0ewExj4rJF0k8hvbH3JK3eEWrRMwPG1M3h6iuife54uz0K4WVBmVbyUm0NcV9w6neh1-KNk3AZvDcK1aobg/s400/CIMG3922.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511729922145646818" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The library recently got funding to add self service and have been in the process of adding <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">RFID</span></span> tags to all of the items in the collection. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2-werROWP6g0Upis540JipCrOP1I9e0WkDatEAGQt8ynuiKyTjh8lp8c0ewExj4rJF0k8hvbH3JK3eEWrRMwPG1M3h6iuife54uz0K4WVBmVbyUm0NcV9w6neh1-KNk3AZvDcK1aobg/s1600/CIMG3922.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXua7bUFF4mSGO9y7ft2QSIC65Cbaa4F35dddCBGQ_2AtvaWcXV3Dvj6FMeZTs_AePzGukiyxppr47JFqtQP_JAhP6ZHkNrL4kM2q_xM6Fvy2Aw_v4TuXgC78-sbvVl5oMb0YX1X4qPE/s1600/CIMG3921.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXua7bUFF4mSGO9y7ft2QSIC65Cbaa4F35dddCBGQ_2AtvaWcXV3Dvj6FMeZTs_AePzGukiyxppr47JFqtQP_JAhP6ZHkNrL4kM2q_xM6Fvy2Aw_v4TuXgC78-sbvVl5oMb0YX1X4qPE/s400/CIMG3921.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511725835393581634" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The library has also added roving reference and a quick information point. Student feedback is requested and the staff posts responses to the feedback on a public information board.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXua7bUFF4mSGO9y7ft2QSIC65Cbaa4F35dddCBGQ_2AtvaWcXV3Dvj6FMeZTs_AePzGukiyxppr47JFqtQP_JAhP6ZHkNrL4kM2q_xM6Fvy2Aw_v4TuXgC78-sbvVl5oMb0YX1X4qPE/s1600/CIMG3921.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh184RZkViIasKX-3EitUeRp8qjdF4Yem0NhbaDrvAoNdmu1Hn3J1hTZBbhUKaFMTi0nvVCLxJXLl8CdGkT8CIDZQ0UPkD9kBL3RViA9g5yE1u5GmRbqlGkpqDu1PTFQovulSgO4G2cSNY/s1600/CIMG3920.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh184RZkViIasKX-3EitUeRp8qjdF4Yem0NhbaDrvAoNdmu1Hn3J1hTZBbhUKaFMTi0nvVCLxJXLl8CdGkT8CIDZQ0UPkD9kBL3RViA9g5yE1u5GmRbqlGkpqDu1PTFQovulSgO4G2cSNY/s400/CIMG3920.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511725822293285618" /></a><br /><br />The library features a spectacular round reading room.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudFDoNKPahK3FrIIq4LU_Hs7cqEj9XnV6mZAdqRmdGRF8_4tDgWNhoJAuiPhcRlA03d5YPfUFQzH82Y5H94KbwZvqGECzJAZ2EyWIT8fH4XKN7sQSaRa8Ir6HH65lFhVgzw9Eg2GZc5M/s1600/CIMG3925.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudFDoNKPahK3FrIIq4LU_Hs7cqEj9XnV6mZAdqRmdGRF8_4tDgWNhoJAuiPhcRlA03d5YPfUFQzH82Y5H94KbwZvqGECzJAZ2EyWIT8fH4XKN7sQSaRa8Ir6HH65lFhVgzw9Eg2GZc5M/s400/CIMG3925.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511729952955229762" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The reading room houses the humanities reference collection. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudFDoNKPahK3FrIIq4LU_Hs7cqEj9XnV6mZAdqRmdGRF8_4tDgWNhoJAuiPhcRlA03d5YPfUFQzH82Y5H94KbwZvqGECzJAZ2EyWIT8fH4XKN7sQSaRa8Ir6HH65lFhVgzw9Eg2GZc5M/s1600/CIMG3925.JPG"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilF1gsSMm27niiE11jttQNQGf2GpcYdFoxE3hJ1NyQ0z5uPhBY780Y8mk6yKm-yTq90VAfi0LRBngAmxcB14cTBE22eQMJjPls8sdkwlM7Za6pRfOXRRHkl044t90td_Z_GC6dtlqpIgU/s1600/CIMG3924.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilF1gsSMm27niiE11jttQNQGf2GpcYdFoxE3hJ1NyQ0z5uPhBY780Y8mk6yKm-yTq90VAfi0LRBngAmxcB14cTBE22eQMJjPls8sdkwlM7Za6pRfOXRRHkl044t90td_Z_GC6dtlqpIgU/s400/CIMG3924.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511729942884046242" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Most of the illumination is natural light provided by a huge glass dome. Individual reading desks have lamps. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilF1gsSMm27niiE11jttQNQGf2GpcYdFoxE3hJ1NyQ0z5uPhBY780Y8mk6yKm-yTq90VAfi0LRBngAmxcB14cTBE22eQMJjPls8sdkwlM7Za6pRfOXRRHkl044t90td_Z_GC6dtlqpIgU/s1600/CIMG3924.JPG"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezL5-dIBaOPPzbxVfKI2F3rrHhy8FtIj7rNMF5_qXbRixmKJuWtwGFiLG0-kkqKoT9txQBxjOFCYLcGNhgBI8iT9I0xZyqQIvdTk9xdHrgbZX88U0W7xteHkZTOCXqpF5AWrHiP_al-o/s1600/CIMG3923.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezL5-dIBaOPPzbxVfKI2F3rrHhy8FtIj7rNMF5_qXbRixmKJuWtwGFiLG0-kkqKoT9txQBxjOFCYLcGNhgBI8iT9I0xZyqQIvdTk9xdHrgbZX88U0W7xteHkZTOCXqpF5AWrHiP_al-o/s400/CIMG3923.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511729933521172034" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-81572991667397548802010-07-29T14:12:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:27:37.577-07:00Bath Central Library--July 28, 2010<div>The <a href="http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/leisureandculture/Libraries/Pages/default.aspx">Bath Central Library</a> is located in a shopping center near the city center of Bath. A classmate and I happened upon it by chance on a day trip to Bath and found it to be a lovely public library. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggD9uN5aQao-QXdWNUZxr1g6hbwRYJvHisnQu973HznSXDusQkfvONSPIxsv-nWOAqTAQuF9UHq701grF7z3RBmU8oT4vQA8fZcL01fkozOxBcZdktOLC4KWORHHDswyqUfDWwEncoXlg/s1600/CIMG3864.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggD9uN5aQao-QXdWNUZxr1g6hbwRYJvHisnQu973HznSXDusQkfvONSPIxsv-nWOAqTAQuF9UHq701grF7z3RBmU8oT4vQA8fZcL01fkozOxBcZdktOLC4KWORHHDswyqUfDWwEncoXlg/s400/CIMG3864.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511720528300014066" /></a><div><br /></div><div>We entered the ground floor of the shopping center and followed the signs up the escalator to the library. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggD9uN5aQao-QXdWNUZxr1g6hbwRYJvHisnQu973HznSXDusQkfvONSPIxsv-nWOAqTAQuF9UHq701grF7z3RBmU8oT4vQA8fZcL01fkozOxBcZdktOLC4KWORHHDswyqUfDWwEncoXlg/s1600/CIMG3864.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzSrek0BeClF1KZ1gH7Z4nxOLjAG2GpaUnTL1KVbFkiezN6LJ04qTYO4lJwHJfNhlB5pp3c2BWFDACgrKwV7PFkmyMX1NPiIBV-fMDrC7tsaDMLHeIqT7htHFBQHtM5BdfXw6DKO4CqE/s1600/CIMG3865.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzSrek0BeClF1KZ1gH7Z4nxOLjAG2GpaUnTL1KVbFkiezN6LJ04qTYO4lJwHJfNhlB5pp3c2BWFDACgrKwV7PFkmyMX1NPiIBV-fMDrC7tsaDMLHeIqT7htHFBQHtM5BdfXw6DKO4CqE/s400/CIMG3865.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511720523543268498" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Bath Central Library is part of the Bath & North East Somerset Council Libraries. It is also part of the <a href="http://www.librarieswest.org.uk/default.aspx"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LibrariesWest</span></span> partnership</a>. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzSrek0BeClF1KZ1gH7Z4nxOLjAG2GpaUnTL1KVbFkiezN6LJ04qTYO4lJwHJfNhlB5pp3c2BWFDACgrKwV7PFkmyMX1NPiIBV-fMDrC7tsaDMLHeIqT7htHFBQHtM5BdfXw6DKO4CqE/s1600/CIMG3865.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbVrqjqAi1JOWBhhmxCiCJSmTdwVuRKAQ16Q_0_iUNh0BPNGXvfW4BO22R9eZfCQH2umfE4kqTIC1LRw_jtiAIi4DKcFRiH0_hKVI9LyHUm2U1JIL7h7Bh1v1pqKt2aEAiqZOUXxp5AM/s1600/CIMG3866.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbVrqjqAi1JOWBhhmxCiCJSmTdwVuRKAQ16Q_0_iUNh0BPNGXvfW4BO22R9eZfCQH2umfE4kqTIC1LRw_jtiAIi4DKcFRiH0_hKVI9LyHUm2U1JIL7h7Bh1v1pqKt2aEAiqZOUXxp5AM/s400/CIMG3866.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511720516290007938" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Just inside the entrance are all the amenities patrons might need for a quick "in and out" visit to the library. There are four self service kiosks that allow patrons to check items in or out, renew items, or pay fees. </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbVrqjqAi1JOWBhhmxCiCJSmTdwVuRKAQ16Q_0_iUNh0BPNGXvfW4BO22R9eZfCQH2umfE4kqTIC1LRw_jtiAIi4DKcFRiH0_hKVI9LyHUm2U1JIL7h7Bh1v1pqKt2aEAiqZOUXxp5AM/s1600/CIMG3866.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGziP4fMPumNPr5g4f8QcinoEvZv2FRa733OWSYsrbrKlkMOPNtkBQ93MN7b5UFd4Ghl1HDv8yWfEx39vq3_zoH3MBu6r24w9VSC6ypBtJWRwyWaSeYm6-IIf883yZLP1cBuyDV8cygWc/s1600/skcko.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGziP4fMPumNPr5g4f8QcinoEvZv2FRa733OWSYsrbrKlkMOPNtkBQ93MN7b5UFd4Ghl1HDv8yWfEx39vq3_zoH3MBu6r24w9VSC6ypBtJWRwyWaSeYm6-IIf883yZLP1cBuyDV8cygWc/s400/skcko.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511804146917859074" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Image courtesy of Bath Central Library <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Facebook</span></span> Page)</span></div><div><br /></div><div>There is also a large display of "Quick Select" items that appear to be new and/or popular books. A patron could easily run in, grab a book from the quick select display, step over to the self check out, and be in and out of the library in less than five minutes. This could be very handy for patrons who are stopping in on a lunch break or while running other errands. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dsKJ4tbrNWdMvlZAq7rLy8zgvAjhpRMB7dVZMRD3jGzdseBqVrahpK09HjvmetlMzFj_EXtc4qrNfKhcRM4DqZCPrSFn9HjeuAkUkssa2_X7RVV9KnvgeEHwNHwUm7eN8NUTQtC4AI0/s1600/quick+pick.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dsKJ4tbrNWdMvlZAq7rLy8zgvAjhpRMB7dVZMRD3jGzdseBqVrahpK09HjvmetlMzFj_EXtc4qrNfKhcRM4DqZCPrSFn9HjeuAkUkssa2_X7RVV9KnvgeEHwNHwUm7eN8NUTQtC4AI0/s400/quick+pick.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511804141859469250" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dsKJ4tbrNWdMvlZAq7rLy8zgvAjhpRMB7dVZMRD3jGzdseBqVrahpK09HjvmetlMzFj_EXtc4qrNfKhcRM4DqZCPrSFn9HjeuAkUkssa2_X7RVV9KnvgeEHwNHwUm7eN8NUTQtC4AI0/s1600/quick+pick.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Image courtesy of Bath Central Library <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Facebook</span></span> Page)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">One thing that I really liked about this library was their signs. They have a conversational tone and seem to focus on how the patron might view the library, as opposed to how the librarian might view the library.<br /></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids1Uc1iIr2JvIFPOq2_pKz5ET8AAKlXOsUFOhdMGAQAjROVUNIc7-Z-cEcegJKb5CbDCrRaiqOg6Lvl4OpFH9zSaPEYNs7gJHAd9x2VNk8QTPm4utTm6CGcjX-Leuv_ibQg7Cv2mqOlg/s1600/CIMG3868.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids1Uc1iIr2JvIFPOq2_pKz5ET8AAKlXOsUFOhdMGAQAjROVUNIc7-Z-cEcegJKb5CbDCrRaiqOg6Lvl4OpFH9zSaPEYNs7gJHAd9x2VNk8QTPm4utTm6CGcjX-Leuv_ibQg7Cv2mqOlg/s400/CIMG3868.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511719584103194658" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Displays are neat, simple, and eye-catching. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids1Uc1iIr2JvIFPOq2_pKz5ET8AAKlXOsUFOhdMGAQAjROVUNIc7-Z-cEcegJKb5CbDCrRaiqOg6Lvl4OpFH9zSaPEYNs7gJHAd9x2VNk8QTPm4utTm6CGcjX-Leuv_ibQg7Cv2mqOlg/s1600/CIMG3868.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Egs_39J3St3QN9QHUj1naj9S2glQ2Lillo7YEZYfJrOOsC40XsK54lBZQS10u78dtelTA18UfPCgeOqQ0NuClV-HPvB_Jzue3VmqICymBmuJqPD9BQ1O0dhbnBaV3-MAvJ9hoKpK-a8/s1600/CIMG3869.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Egs_39J3St3QN9QHUj1naj9S2glQ2Lillo7YEZYfJrOOsC40XsK54lBZQS10u78dtelTA18UfPCgeOqQ0NuClV-HPvB_Jzue3VmqICymBmuJqPD9BQ1O0dhbnBaV3-MAvJ9hoKpK-a8/s400/CIMG3869.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511719580215358482" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Egs_39J3St3QN9QHUj1naj9S2glQ2Lillo7YEZYfJrOOsC40XsK54lBZQS10u78dtelTA18UfPCgeOqQ0NuClV-HPvB_Jzue3VmqICymBmuJqPD9BQ1O0dhbnBaV3-MAvJ9hoKpK-a8/s1600/CIMG3869.JPG"></a>The shelving is generally set up in short rows. It gives the library and open and inviting feel.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRZwLHe0pGcrIp5Q4hogdNn905Z2UPD31k1hyphenhyphenYSGmznG3h8quMeItMc6JALCtzf0eku22fPFMjTnNNnx-ro3L7ymiV4YZjtTPgVTHN4r55zFLXCSI4TqB5ce4qshX2TErcHK-etRXSXY/s1600/CIMG3870.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRZwLHe0pGcrIp5Q4hogdNn905Z2UPD31k1hyphenhyphenYSGmznG3h8quMeItMc6JALCtzf0eku22fPFMjTnNNnx-ro3L7ymiV4YZjtTPgVTHN4r55zFLXCSI4TqB5ce4qshX2TErcHK-etRXSXY/s400/CIMG3870.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511719572652318306" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRZwLHe0pGcrIp5Q4hogdNn905Z2UPD31k1hyphenhyphenYSGmznG3h8quMeItMc6JALCtzf0eku22fPFMjTnNNnx-ro3L7ymiV4YZjtTPgVTHN4r55zFLXCSI4TqB5ce4qshX2TErcHK-etRXSXY/s1600/CIMG3870.JPG"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">One thing that stood out to us was the fact that the shelving all appears to be on locked wheels. It seems that this would make it easy to rearrange the space or to move shelving out of the way to accommodate a program or special event. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGWnKisHlnSjCZx2XXidKJyRJcggjzTkSQr3Sz6tzmBXzDuLR10MaGZQvgSu0d9l9Wh3a_IKm_4BWnanKDHHNTvAx4mO1guFAzAdeG93gF0xhAKRR7mgOkjQ3N6jAraxBN2vDvcdZ3l4/s1600/CIMG3871.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGWnKisHlnSjCZx2XXidKJyRJcggjzTkSQr3Sz6tzmBXzDuLR10MaGZQvgSu0d9l9Wh3a_IKm_4BWnanKDHHNTvAx4mO1guFAzAdeG93gF0xhAKRR7mgOkjQ3N6jAraxBN2vDvcdZ3l4/s400/CIMG3871.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511719565260398738" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is one of the best circulation/reference desk signs I've ever seen. It's hard to tell from the picture, but the sign takes up about half the wall above the desk. It makes it very clear what patrons can hope to gain from approaching the desk.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also noticed that there is a small rack of reading glasses for sale near the information desk. This seems like such a brilliant idea. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another interesting thing about this library is how much they emphasize the fact that the library is FREE in their promotional materials. According to their <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Facebook</span></span> page, a person doesn't even have to fill out a form to obtain a library card. The library seems very intent upon removing any perceived barriers to service. </div><div><br /></div><div>The library has a great <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/BATH/Bath-Central-Library/108569539182595"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Facebook</span></span></a> page with many more pictures.</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-80624800285909418782010-07-27T06:45:00.002-07:002010-09-01T05:27:06.191-07:00National Archives of Scotland--July 20, 2010<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">According to their website, the </span></span><a href="http://www.nas.gov.uk/default.asp"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">National Archives of Scotland</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> "</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">exists to select, preserve, and make available the national archives of Scotland in whatever medium, to the highest standards; to promote the growth and maintenance of proper archive provision throughout the country; and to lead the development of archival practice in Scotland."</span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_2ccOSLugjS9BqrkSMvtUJocXhwukPQSJSeHwgMnhfj5vbzs8auaMBIYwDZ2Qp1nKUOZRySi1dpae9-UZXBJDK4kwGDKodROW6N2gdYQdhx9CTio1DNfqr4fPaxhuGD0ypiRgxc8fN0/s1600/CIMG3683.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_2ccOSLugjS9BqrkSMvtUJocXhwukPQSJSeHwgMnhfj5vbzs8auaMBIYwDZ2Qp1nKUOZRySi1dpae9-UZXBJDK4kwGDKodROW6N2gdYQdhx9CTio1DNfqr4fPaxhuGD0ypiRgxc8fN0/s400/CIMG3683.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511717508505153378" /></a><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_2ccOSLugjS9BqrkSMvtUJocXhwukPQSJSeHwgMnhfj5vbzs8auaMBIYwDZ2Qp1nKUOZRySi1dpae9-UZXBJDK4kwGDKodROW6N2gdYQdhx9CTio1DNfqr4fPaxhuGD0ypiRgxc8fN0/s1600/CIMG3683.JPG"></a>The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">NAS</span></span> is an agency of the Scottish government and is headed by the Keeper of the Records of Scotland. It is a large organization that is housed in three buildings, has 140 staff members, and runs eight websites. It is divided into the Record Services Division and the Corporate Services Division.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_2ccOSLugjS9BqrkSMvtUJocXhwukPQSJSeHwgMnhfj5vbzs8auaMBIYwDZ2Qp1nKUOZRySi1dpae9-UZXBJDK4kwGDKodROW6N2gdYQdhx9CTio1DNfqr4fPaxhuGD0ypiRgxc8fN0/s1600/CIMG3683.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Xhs1pwboV8Auj5ivimWU8ca_RhT4Rr3SizbuNunyPfzK8KefC2C9-hibzNzHRSlipKw1LGI3rEHTkc02JcEUgsbZslmtRS97y6p410_G0q5409h7UJfQ45yPiSgHInxp7m_PpmagFqI/s1600/CIMG3682.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Xhs1pwboV8Auj5ivimWU8ca_RhT4Rr3SizbuNunyPfzK8KefC2C9-hibzNzHRSlipKw1LGI3rEHTkc02JcEUgsbZslmtRS97y6p410_G0q5409h7UJfQ45yPiSgHInxp7m_PpmagFqI/s400/CIMG3682.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511717505123822130" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The collection is made up of 70 km of records, dating from the 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span></span> century to the present. Types of documents in the collection include state and parliamentary papers, the register of deeds and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sasines</span></span> (the land register), church records, wills and testaments, tax records, valuation rolls, family papers, court records, government records, business records, railroad records, records of nationalized industries, and maps. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Xhs1pwboV8Auj5ivimWU8ca_RhT4Rr3SizbuNunyPfzK8KefC2C9-hibzNzHRSlipKw1LGI3rEHTkc02JcEUgsbZslmtRS97y6p410_G0q5409h7UJfQ45yPiSgHInxp7m_PpmagFqI/s1600/CIMG3682.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGErp-m1gOji08ok0neZnh1v87eYd0AJGTpmTv7icVgUMO42B-dxPGlTAOMymYfKxV7iUztbmH-QVb5cV-q2SvxiV3Fs0b6aHIPddXsrUf2FwHVySo8yvwqcEaA8wM0rWU1tuv2CWnkjU/s1600/CIMG3684.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGErp-m1gOji08ok0neZnh1v87eYd0AJGTpmTv7icVgUMO42B-dxPGlTAOMymYfKxV7iUztbmH-QVb5cV-q2SvxiV3Fs0b6aHIPddXsrUf2FwHVySo8yvwqcEaA8wM0rWU1tuv2CWnkjU/s400/CIMG3684.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511717499097715634" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">NAS</span></span> is located in the General Register House, designed by Robert Adams and opened in the 1780s. The <a href="http://www.scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Scotlands</span></span> People Center</a> is also housed in this building.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGErp-m1gOji08ok0neZnh1v87eYd0AJGTpmTv7icVgUMO42B-dxPGlTAOMymYfKxV7iUztbmH-QVb5cV-q2SvxiV3Fs0b6aHIPddXsrUf2FwHVySo8yvwqcEaA8wM0rWU1tuv2CWnkjU/s1600/CIMG3684.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwJ79QIpYu92kRa-bT-gwHUM86sVgqpfhccTvBX4dfS-zO6kb4E-XGdJvtfS2AMcUR6v4ZLdqAlWvLo3jEGK2SBxNVh29PBmDUjK7IfVktuzDjMksCR48EbTy5Sqwr28ZGFkh_cbDr5E/s1600/Rotunda_website.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwJ79QIpYu92kRa-bT-gwHUM86sVgqpfhccTvBX4dfS-zO6kb4E-XGdJvtfS2AMcUR6v4ZLdqAlWvLo3jEGK2SBxNVh29PBmDUjK7IfVktuzDjMksCR48EbTy5Sqwr28ZGFkh_cbDr5E/s400/Rotunda_website.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511717491609421106" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Image courtesy of National Archives of Scotland Website)</span></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div>The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">NAS</span></span> maintains or contributes to several interesting websites that would be useful to users researching Scottish history or genealogy. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.scan.org.uk/index.html">SCAN (Scottish Archive Network)</a> aims to provide a unified electronic catalog that includes all archives in Scotland. </div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="http://www.nas.gov.uk/nras/researchers.asp"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">NRAS</span></span> (National Register of Archives for Scotland) </a>surveys the holdings of collections of private papers in Scotland.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.scottishhandwriting.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">ScottishHandwriting</span></span>.com</a> helps users to read and understand the handwriting used in historic documents.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.scotlandsimages.com/default.aspx"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Scotlandsimages</span></span>.com</a> is a website that provides a digital collection of images from Scotland's national collections.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://tartanregister.gov.uk/">The Scottish Register of Tartans</a> is the official register of Scottish Tartans. </div><div><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-13031774051620980482010-07-27T06:45:00.001-07:002010-09-01T05:26:32.315-07:00Dunfermline Carnegie Library--July 20, 2010<div>The <a href="http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/atoz/index.cfm?fuseaction=facility.display&facid=0C95F6FA-11D6-467F-BDE5ED42118689F4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Dunfermline</span></span> Carnegie Library</a> was the first Carnegie Library ever built. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Dunfermline</span></span> was Andrew Carnegie's hometown and he chose it as the location for his first (of 2,509 total) philanthropic libraries. It opened in 1883 to great fanfare. The library has been expanded twice (in 1922 and then again in 1992). </div><div><br /></div><div>The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dunfermline</span></span> Carnegie Library is part of the Fife Council Libraries. The library system includes 14 locations in West Fife and 52 total locations across Fife. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRACfxLk4M_ejCCMjI42G3vp9mRE-eo3KykWX7RF8CTMXC1JGy_U36QSXEGujyeRPJAydohRGMDl64ScujVmWVsDLI8ouH6ormUEYKojqIv01238tj4TgvUbwI3tEVNEcw6UZp4A_0Ro/s1600/CIMG3679.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRACfxLk4M_ejCCMjI42G3vp9mRE-eo3KykWX7RF8CTMXC1JGy_U36QSXEGujyeRPJAydohRGMDl64ScujVmWVsDLI8ouH6ormUEYKojqIv01238tj4TgvUbwI3tEVNEcw6UZp4A_0Ro/s400/CIMG3679.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511715548109854290" /></a><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRACfxLk4M_ejCCMjI42G3vp9mRE-eo3KykWX7RF8CTMXC1JGy_U36QSXEGujyeRPJAydohRGMDl64ScujVmWVsDLI8ouH6ormUEYKojqIv01238tj4TgvUbwI3tEVNEcw6UZp4A_0Ro/s1600/CIMG3679.JPG"></a>The library features a local and family history reference collection. This collection includes items such as maps, newspapers, parish registers, census records, local counsel minutes, photographs, and postcards. Holdings of the local newspaper go back to 1859 and census records go back to 1841. </div><div><br /></div><div>The collection of photographs numbers several thousand and was mostly obtained through donations. The library also owns a set of glass negatives donated by a local photographer. Photocopies of the photographs are kept in binders and are available for patrons to view. The actual photographs are kept in storage.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRACfxLk4M_ejCCMjI42G3vp9mRE-eo3KykWX7RF8CTMXC1JGy_U36QSXEGujyeRPJAydohRGMDl64ScujVmWVsDLI8ouH6ormUEYKojqIv01238tj4TgvUbwI3tEVNEcw6UZp4A_0Ro/s1600/CIMG3679.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXNAGVuORPf5nDHrD5XTseLtSVLzd8K6maD6WgMKoPUJ60tgu8mURNErLB_1TEYtIdPCOAuCG3SDITEBo-ZirClR-Am1OXMra3h6gIHfEy94MTHA_-xv8xs4NdEvOzSByoEa99K3zSF8/s1600/CIMG3645.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXNAGVuORPf5nDHrD5XTseLtSVLzd8K6maD6WgMKoPUJ60tgu8mURNErLB_1TEYtIdPCOAuCG3SDITEBo-ZirClR-Am1OXMra3h6gIHfEy94MTHA_-xv8xs4NdEvOzSByoEa99K3zSF8/s400/CIMG3645.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511713939678605970" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXNAGVuORPf5nDHrD5XTseLtSVLzd8K6maD6WgMKoPUJ60tgu8mURNErLB_1TEYtIdPCOAuCG3SDITEBo-ZirClR-Am1OXMra3h6gIHfEy94MTHA_-xv8xs4NdEvOzSByoEa99K3zSF8/s1600/CIMG3645.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TKkOJzRGIgrSdIav9vq0fuE9yW9D2yztRSWUKINC_XRiIwJosFg1EWk5UvPA9iddSus9EKDg0griL-1dvuVkgJFcaHkSmjAetA1I-zGNrtdlirKKWjRpJfAP5LMRPE8Y4HPX91933f8/s1600/CIMG3644.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TKkOJzRGIgrSdIav9vq0fuE9yW9D2yztRSWUKINC_XRiIwJosFg1EWk5UvPA9iddSus9EKDg0griL-1dvuVkgJFcaHkSmjAetA1I-zGNrtdlirKKWjRpJfAP5LMRPE8Y4HPX91933f8/s400/CIMG3644.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511713938296841906" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TKkOJzRGIgrSdIav9vq0fuE9yW9D2yztRSWUKINC_XRiIwJosFg1EWk5UvPA9iddSus9EKDg0griL-1dvuVkgJFcaHkSmjAetA1I-zGNrtdlirKKWjRpJfAP5LMRPE8Y4HPX91933f8/s1600/CIMG3644.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTq2beZnKJwFQ7ztpFMwZQiAwqHgsbX7_2lN-sqKYWrWpHAwm3E14QounAIzkpv_gnuW2FU1KpmVqaOE7Nt7AtudngjFbha18PwAsOF7qyMK3mSec0cjqQ1mdJJQj3F2eAbNp3seyt7a8/s1600/CIMG3643.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTq2beZnKJwFQ7ztpFMwZQiAwqHgsbX7_2lN-sqKYWrWpHAwm3E14QounAIzkpv_gnuW2FU1KpmVqaOE7Nt7AtudngjFbha18PwAsOF7qyMK3mSec0cjqQ1mdJJQj3F2eAbNp3seyt7a8/s400/CIMG3643.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511713930129240082" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The library has two major special collections: The George Reid Collection and the John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Murison</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Collecion</span></span>.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTq2beZnKJwFQ7ztpFMwZQiAwqHgsbX7_2lN-sqKYWrWpHAwm3E14QounAIzkpv_gnuW2FU1KpmVqaOE7Nt7AtudngjFbha18PwAsOF7qyMK3mSec0cjqQ1mdJJQj3F2eAbNp3seyt7a8/s1600/CIMG3643.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVzbqr87RQgP9v8d7irffGDtPx1Bd2I465NDV5IMBY6nPFnu_Rm-ECW5WEa_mBLVFq3lufkPX-Q698y2z3HffNYgQCbJtmOy5IwGDxcAdnmOQET_vbuZpknvFl-39qX1vxlQWakDAopkw/s1600/CIMG3646.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVzbqr87RQgP9v8d7irffGDtPx1Bd2I465NDV5IMBY6nPFnu_Rm-ECW5WEa_mBLVFq3lufkPX-Q698y2z3HffNYgQCbJtmOy5IwGDxcAdnmOQET_vbuZpknvFl-39qX1vxlQWakDAopkw/s400/CIMG3646.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511713915342582914" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/topics/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&pageid=D260C17D-0AC2-4150-48B6E7FE1D9A6F59&subjectid=26EB1BB9-1B1E-4C11-A70F8D6C34D0D9F1&objectid=CE9B1D87-FE58-EA39-B3049A46A99AAADA">Reid Collection</a> includes a small collection medieval illuminated manuscripts and a collection of early printed books. </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVzbqr87RQgP9v8d7irffGDtPx1Bd2I465NDV5IMBY6nPFnu_Rm-ECW5WEa_mBLVFq3lufkPX-Q698y2z3HffNYgQCbJtmOy5IwGDxcAdnmOQET_vbuZpknvFl-39qX1vxlQWakDAopkw/s1600/CIMG3646.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrjbQTVGKQwN03xQrla7-jFMRReIJ06kzzCcjwUh9OR3OEknWeMhEyi6b_wqiu1LMPU75V6zuTDIFs9wo2spk6iRulImlEnyKPH8VH4Gud_KImeXiICqg8HvW4Nc2DycC0c1tvPn26JI/s1600/CIMG3647.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrjbQTVGKQwN03xQrla7-jFMRReIJ06kzzCcjwUh9OR3OEknWeMhEyi6b_wqiu1LMPU75V6zuTDIFs9wo2spk6iRulImlEnyKPH8VH4Gud_KImeXiICqg8HvW4Nc2DycC0c1tvPn26JI/s400/CIMG3647.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511712803903524162" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrjbQTVGKQwN03xQrla7-jFMRReIJ06kzzCcjwUh9OR3OEknWeMhEyi6b_wqiu1LMPU75V6zuTDIFs9wo2spk6iRulImlEnyKPH8VH4Gud_KImeXiICqg8HvW4Nc2DycC0c1tvPn26JI/s1600/CIMG3647.JPG"></a><br />The <a href="http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/topics/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&pageid=D2674AFA-D80A-E69F-9AAD5B46267DBEE7&subjectid=26EB1BB9-1B1E-4C11-A70F8D6C34D0D9F1&objectid=CE9B1D87-FE58-EA39-B3049A46A99AAADA"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Murison</span></span> Collection</a> features books and memorabilia focusing on Robert Burns. The heart of the collection is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Murison's</span></span> private library. He collected books by and about Robert Burns. He also collected objects and memorabilia relating to Burns or his work, including portraits. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4gFgZ4nptj0ZQtbxni2eCGsaynolVnsSCGtGfQE_STCcTKtBOy6dv4wZxPks9T1vfo1D43zQ-J8J7GnGkAZpYVtcsElKylckDpSSB6gFR27s20qj2ZvrxrovGpgFIsU7tBg6L8dNbZY/s1600/CIMG3648.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kDokbi0wNBskqguKfT0vs31ULunkF-pIK94kvewdetkrPugE39Ii-8LjcuDjmMjohel9O_UVbeTpLeG1xqweQDh9jIZtapuvWYKFesgKEr8zU8VGhI4jlmqOC5PVHpPfIUC58rKCI30/s1600/CIMG3649.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kDokbi0wNBskqguKfT0vs31ULunkF-pIK94kvewdetkrPugE39Ii-8LjcuDjmMjohel9O_UVbeTpLeG1xqweQDh9jIZtapuvWYKFesgKEr8zU8VGhI4jlmqOC5PVHpPfIUC58rKCI30/s400/CIMG3649.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511712784808067122" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Late in his life, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Murison</span></span> sold the collection to Sir Alexander Gibb. Gibb purchased the collection for the town of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Dunfermline</span></span>. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kDokbi0wNBskqguKfT0vs31ULunkF-pIK94kvewdetkrPugE39Ii-8LjcuDjmMjohel9O_UVbeTpLeG1xqweQDh9jIZtapuvWYKFesgKEr8zU8VGhI4jlmqOC5PVHpPfIUC58rKCI30/s1600/CIMG3649.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWQvhXWPOpZsq1zgoZ84uh80spNnjYpgdSaGOvRZhMahkI-0ffwUNLS0CuXYD1n-6FA8TZXiSQDCutH8zz8m3AIWUdzWd1qXqGlIfIt-m6w0MWj7NBu4P7qQm-EN400uH_usvrfvY2e0/s1600/CIMG3650.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWQvhXWPOpZsq1zgoZ84uh80spNnjYpgdSaGOvRZhMahkI-0ffwUNLS0CuXYD1n-6FA8TZXiSQDCutH8zz8m3AIWUdzWd1qXqGlIfIt-m6w0MWj7NBu4P7qQm-EN400uH_usvrfvY2e0/s400/CIMG3650.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511712782794868226" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWQvhXWPOpZsq1zgoZ84uh80spNnjYpgdSaGOvRZhMahkI-0ffwUNLS0CuXYD1n-6FA8TZXiSQDCutH8zz8m3AIWUdzWd1qXqGlIfIt-m6w0MWj7NBu4P7qQm-EN400uH_usvrfvY2e0/s1600/CIMG3650.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBKQr9-HjIn_t9fDTiWZoCOp6Da89UY3bVu4UYC4iPFXniAck2Oi8JEH0xtpygbfeYrCnTt0mdQwX0XUsBxmnL_kn2mcFxrWvOgVK-8kqMK2RSWB3_eSn3vDtQtIq9W9nCIB5jo6L0R8/s1600/CIMG3651.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBKQr9-HjIn_t9fDTiWZoCOp6Da89UY3bVu4UYC4iPFXniAck2Oi8JEH0xtpygbfeYrCnTt0mdQwX0XUsBxmnL_kn2mcFxrWvOgVK-8kqMK2RSWB3_eSn3vDtQtIq9W9nCIB5jo6L0R8/s400/CIMG3651.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511712772315682306" /></a></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2oMpRuCuHiEBilTSKPmGdB2TKUCDdHM5M-jP2Omi7Zv4plUA-F1lVIvA6q6xIL2MdKv4SwqMNDz7hKoMHrRQB9qvNYpb0AwYjAxsaxvc0I-ff4DNPy6CezUxY2LDsdaSjpRg-6q4FYg/s1600/CIMG3653.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2oMpRuCuHiEBilTSKPmGdB2TKUCDdHM5M-jP2Omi7Zv4plUA-F1lVIvA6q6xIL2MdKv4SwqMNDz7hKoMHrRQB9qvNYpb0AwYjAxsaxvc0I-ff4DNPy6CezUxY2LDsdaSjpRg-6q4FYg/s400/CIMG3653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511711523092189346" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The lending library is located in a large, airy, historic room. The collection includes a large selection of fiction and non-fiction. Foreign language materials are also available, including Chinese, Urdu, and Polish. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2oMpRuCuHiEBilTSKPmGdB2TKUCDdHM5M-jP2Omi7Zv4plUA-F1lVIvA6q6xIL2MdKv4SwqMNDz7hKoMHrRQB9qvNYpb0AwYjAxsaxvc0I-ff4DNPy6CezUxY2LDsdaSjpRg-6q4FYg/s1600/CIMG3653.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjOF3XCS-6PFB-nDY2Vluh7Bt_h40iH0PRMIBV07qm-Q40X5xe6fuSfF4S7lmAoxQypziqpR0FwRQZJ85JFqNR1Zri4wLBE-gcD7t7jkOOvvSMbT3neQFdjWJU0kQmENqn6U5CC8PriM/s1600/CIMG3654.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjOF3XCS-6PFB-nDY2Vluh7Bt_h40iH0PRMIBV07qm-Q40X5xe6fuSfF4S7lmAoxQypziqpR0FwRQZJ85JFqNR1Zri4wLBE-gcD7t7jkOOvvSMbT3neQFdjWJU0kQmENqn6U5CC8PriM/s400/CIMG3654.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511711515044790338" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The children's area is colorful and friendly. Simple subject headings on signs help to augment the Dewey numbers on the non-fiction books. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjOF3XCS-6PFB-nDY2Vluh7Bt_h40iH0PRMIBV07qm-Q40X5xe6fuSfF4S7lmAoxQypziqpR0FwRQZJ85JFqNR1Zri4wLBE-gcD7t7jkOOvvSMbT3neQFdjWJU0kQmENqn6U5CC8PriM/s1600/CIMG3654.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZPVSQFfZv-iJtdkh01VyZaaKp_jneYXdfHvroGpRgLLqMfZSTzvMJbfuTnlqzQerCrISHJLX7N-cuLO0fGUzebETNxtTI_VWhWfE7g49oA1qH4eC547lKoQpSwlmALpbTWTk7Vd5pmo/s1600/CIMG3655.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZPVSQFfZv-iJtdkh01VyZaaKp_jneYXdfHvroGpRgLLqMfZSTzvMJbfuTnlqzQerCrISHJLX7N-cuLO0fGUzebETNxtTI_VWhWfE7g49oA1qH4eC547lKoQpSwlmALpbTWTk7Vd5pmo/s400/CIMG3655.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511711495477162594" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The children's area hosts <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">storytimes</span></span> and does outreach work with schools and nurseries. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZPVSQFfZv-iJtdkh01VyZaaKp_jneYXdfHvroGpRgLLqMfZSTzvMJbfuTnlqzQerCrISHJLX7N-cuLO0fGUzebETNxtTI_VWhWfE7g49oA1qH4eC547lKoQpSwlmALpbTWTk7Vd5pmo/s1600/CIMG3655.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg276wcjDBlXy8BXWHZJ7Ua9MEV6jyvmBmedVjNfFiQ-8iLW2K60INyibHm0cq3Uv7szJyUIjr_091YgAXUowDMzqBsbfLAPAir1iNv1nIVtJLZ5OL2Rl-xSkrnzydxAZbils-pPCpn1MI/s1600/CIMG3656.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg276wcjDBlXy8BXWHZJ7Ua9MEV6jyvmBmedVjNfFiQ-8iLW2K60INyibHm0cq3Uv7szJyUIjr_091YgAXUowDMzqBsbfLAPAir1iNv1nIVtJLZ5OL2Rl-xSkrnzydxAZbils-pPCpn1MI/s400/CIMG3656.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511711487231640194" /></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>The library provides programming for both adults and children. Adult programs include knitting groups, author events, book groups, speakers of local interest, and a Reader's Day (held every year in November. </div><div><br /></div><div>Some locations offer beginning computer classes for adults. Participants are given a certificate upon successful completion of the course. This has been very popular, especially with elderly patrons. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Fife council libraries are participating in an interesting public service program called the <a href="http://www.moodcafe.co.uk/content.asp?ArticleCode=1157">Book Prescription Scheme</a>. It allows medical providers to write prescriptions for self-help books to help patients work through mild to moderate emotional and psychological problems. The patient can bring the confidential prescription to the library and check out the prescribed book for an extended loan period. I think this seems like a very interesting idea and I wonder if has been tried anywhere in the States. If it hasn't I wonder if it could work. This <a href="http://www.smartcommunityfife.org.uk/falkland-and-newton/community/news/article/book-healthy-lifestyle/">article</a> talks a little more about the results of the program in Fife. </div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-59898100711470173482010-07-27T06:43:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:25:53.885-07:00Central Library of Edinburgh--July 19, 2010<div>The <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/leisure/libraries/your_nearest_library/central%20library">Central Library of Edinburgh</a> is the main library of the <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/leisure/CEC_libraries">Edinburgh City Libraries</a>. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosf62PytE7PKXEamLA33B-jKSesU9le3vCstWeh3mOtMDkP1nkS8EGu28Z0Qa1lNiL16oSg7-Ude5U7SVw_OflzsihXUs7xoD8yjpdmxht11CI9aU_fgijb8MKv3lcReCniHGwHWAJjs/s1600/CIMG3596.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosf62PytE7PKXEamLA33B-jKSesU9le3vCstWeh3mOtMDkP1nkS8EGu28Z0Qa1lNiL16oSg7-Ude5U7SVw_OflzsihXUs7xoD8yjpdmxht11CI9aU_fgijb8MKv3lcReCniHGwHWAJjs/s400/CIMG3596.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511709564833749714" /></a><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosf62PytE7PKXEamLA33B-jKSesU9le3vCstWeh3mOtMDkP1nkS8EGu28Z0Qa1lNiL16oSg7-Ude5U7SVw_OflzsihXUs7xoD8yjpdmxht11CI9aU_fgijb8MKv3lcReCniHGwHWAJjs/s1600/CIMG3596.JPG"></a>The Central Library was opened as a "free library" in 1890, thanks to a donation from Andrew Carnegie. A more detailed history of the Central Library can be found <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/Leisure/Libraries/Your_nearest_library/Central%20Library/CEC__let_there_be_light__-_the_building_and_development_of_central_library">here</a>. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_8MBPLA3abv5TjAc13hsjeZ0ZJ5lR_nFq4Sr986mQLc-xDoWIcKwtI_zB_RlFAMIF0OFJraGKSXKpvBCXscJEVa-xLthaTs1XdimrIlVIDo1l456IdZ_m7EYvP05GuH72IzuugVsCJU/s1600/CIMG3598.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_8MBPLA3abv5TjAc13hsjeZ0ZJ5lR_nFq4Sr986mQLc-xDoWIcKwtI_zB_RlFAMIF0OFJraGKSXKpvBCXscJEVa-xLthaTs1XdimrIlVIDo1l456IdZ_m7EYvP05GuH72IzuugVsCJU/s400/CIMG3598.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511706505668431058" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Today, the Central Library includes several departments. These are the Central Children's Library, the Central Lending Library, the Edinburgh Room, the Fine Art Library, the Music Library, the Reference Library, and the Scottish Library. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_8MBPLA3abv5TjAc13hsjeZ0ZJ5lR_nFq4Sr986mQLc-xDoWIcKwtI_zB_RlFAMIF0OFJraGKSXKpvBCXscJEVa-xLthaTs1XdimrIlVIDo1l456IdZ_m7EYvP05GuH72IzuugVsCJU/s1600/CIMG3598.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNwPsgtUGIqoYNNqgFVif1XafCz9PrVltBV-eQJ6FEhxfFZDshxXAIxEB9uE2ympPOERtlJpK69pQKncGcpWp6qdfAI21M0zfYZ9WvPxVF9zof9G0Wv6Y0ztJA8Alh8v2LfelY8cuavI/s1600/CIMG3627.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNwPsgtUGIqoYNNqgFVif1XafCz9PrVltBV-eQJ6FEhxfFZDshxXAIxEB9uE2ympPOERtlJpK69pQKncGcpWp6qdfAI21M0zfYZ9WvPxVF9zof9G0Wv6Y0ztJA8Alh8v2LfelY8cuavI/s400/CIMG3627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511706498403496418" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Edinburgh City Libraries are making a major effort to develop a Web 2.0 presence. They hope to use these technologies to raise the profile of the library and to bring all online services together in one place. </div><div><br /></div><div>One way they are accomplishing this is through a blog, <i><a href="http://talesofonecity.wordpress.com/">Tales of One City</a></i>. Their goal is to post at least one post a day with news and information relevant to the library and/or of interest to patrons. Sidebars on the blog include links to vital library resources.</div><div><br /></div><div>The library also produces electronic newsletter called <a href="http://www.wordup.edinburgh.gov.uk/Default.aspx">Word Up</a>. It appears every other month and currently has about 2000 subscribers.</div><div><br /></div><div>The library has a presence on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Facebook</span>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/talesofonecity"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Flickr</span></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/talesofonecity"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">youtube</span></a>, and <a href="http://twitter.com/TalesOfOneCity">Twitter</a>. It encourages participation by its users by posting mystery photos (often from collections of of photos donated to the library) and asking patrons to help identify streets and locations. The library also subscribes to a monitoring service that allows them to monitor what users are saying about the library in the Web 2.0 world. </div><div><br /></div><div>The library maintains a community information site called <a href="http://www.youredinburgh.info/engage/">Your Edinburgh</a>. Digital versions of many of the library's special collections are available through the <a href="http://www.capitalcollections.org.uk/">Capital Collections</a> website. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNwPsgtUGIqoYNNqgFVif1XafCz9PrVltBV-eQJ6FEhxfFZDshxXAIxEB9uE2ympPOERtlJpK69pQKncGcpWp6qdfAI21M0zfYZ9WvPxVF9zof9G0Wv6Y0ztJA8Alh8v2LfelY8cuavI/s1600/CIMG3627.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvAPlGCDyzz_-NxBH2fzJaXIlDifFxQWErqPdSTCnj0WP2543UcH1oX1DkHH7hKdfuDpKonkr77h2oshA_OQXoRZ86jwKrr3h-QO-fxzJs6XTdRua14nF098IxbvOUgZw5mp6NhHzSJ0/s1600/CIMG3600.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvAPlGCDyzz_-NxBH2fzJaXIlDifFxQWErqPdSTCnj0WP2543UcH1oX1DkHH7hKdfuDpKonkr77h2oshA_OQXoRZ86jwKrr3h-QO-fxzJs6XTdRua14nF098IxbvOUgZw5mp6NhHzSJ0/s400/CIMG3600.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511706481087175298" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvAPlGCDyzz_-NxBH2fzJaXIlDifFxQWErqPdSTCnj0WP2543UcH1oX1DkHH7hKdfuDpKonkr77h2oshA_OQXoRZ86jwKrr3h-QO-fxzJs6XTdRua14nF098IxbvOUgZw5mp6NhHzSJ0/s1600/CIMG3600.JPG"></a>This image shows the <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/leisure/libraries/your_nearest_library/central%20library/CEC_music_library">Central Music Library</a>. Interesting features include a music-related reference collection and a collection of bag pipe and fiddle music. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbgbRO6e_3M2VJ1Zno8KGw0I1wcqjgGDAPT4vSic7pxys6rhb4MPDPEVMpfv1ap40hZI8hO-wG1dJJT9viA03KBxGNpZ0S2QzBA8xMIJqhEyzrYObeZjgPOd3nH46KXH2pjM9SA45WBo/s1600/CIMG3601.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbgbRO6e_3M2VJ1Zno8KGw0I1wcqjgGDAPT4vSic7pxys6rhb4MPDPEVMpfv1ap40hZI8hO-wG1dJJT9viA03KBxGNpZ0S2QzBA8xMIJqhEyzrYObeZjgPOd3nH46KXH2pjM9SA45WBo/s400/CIMG3601.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511706468692694402" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Music Library also hosts live music events. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbgbRO6e_3M2VJ1Zno8KGw0I1wcqjgGDAPT4vSic7pxys6rhb4MPDPEVMpfv1ap40hZI8hO-wG1dJJT9viA03KBxGNpZ0S2QzBA8xMIJqhEyzrYObeZjgPOd3nH46KXH2pjM9SA45WBo/s1600/CIMG3601.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMB07oI3hRFJIvnk2dJAnkWjIthGZ9ui2mBOWAm83zAd9P2ehJyHpLESQ45-xqtumOgalrSP3GHIvkZBNHf7iJiSUwxMRREOPRvlUlYyQh9fT60VXJZD4m55l6blZWEpD6vgaKWElnHaQ/s1600/CIMG3602.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjI2b0nuGuyJTVXZsNh4zYtaxYE7mEvf8Yc9bZKDyB0SlZJrdWiKJKSEyKRDT4W9yfd1cxZR_A6ZghE2FIfRbk13Zi4ymOWW_58_E5Kso_2MDqRJYBbNahYoQMFeegULUqyzfmMCLRI7U/s400/CIMG3622.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511702699764371138" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/leisure/libraries/your_nearest_library/central%20library/CEC_central_lending_library">Lending Library</a> features approximately 60,000 volumes available for check out. This includes a wide selection of foreign language material in several languages.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjI2b0nuGuyJTVXZsNh4zYtaxYE7mEvf8Yc9bZKDyB0SlZJrdWiKJKSEyKRDT4W9yfd1cxZR_A6ZghE2FIfRbk13Zi4ymOWW_58_E5Kso_2MDqRJYBbNahYoQMFeegULUqyzfmMCLRI7U/s1600/CIMG3622.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaeuKN5crXeGksXAGW9uRCMO8j66ATR8SKoeffdPvh_vNALm8e6dBnZln2ZvEFY4tw_hOtXlXSigcXHyh-0ksIgK8VggK_nStcbOESmzZ_JQt-NVNBUcNmw3xZx74aknGT_1RL-qOXtwI/s1600/CIMG3623.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaeuKN5crXeGksXAGW9uRCMO8j66ATR8SKoeffdPvh_vNALm8e6dBnZln2ZvEFY4tw_hOtXlXSigcXHyh-0ksIgK8VggK_nStcbOESmzZ_JQt-NVNBUcNmw3xZx74aknGT_1RL-qOXtwI/s400/CIMG3623.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511702692862925410" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>The library participates in the <a href="http://www.heraldscotland.com/go/tesco-summer-read-2010"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Tesco</span> Bank Summer Read</a>, a summer reading program for adults that is designed to promote new Scottish books. </div></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-68859425813878907472010-07-26T06:41:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:25:10.011-07:00National Library of Scotland--July 19, 2010<div>The <a href="http://www.nls.uk/">National Library of Scotland</a> is the legal deposit library of Scotland. A major focus of the collection is materials created by Scottish Authors. Since the Legal Deposit Library Act of 2003, the library also has the right to collect materials published digitally such as e-journals and websites.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvKanX02e0y2AfYh9obcucZNucMrt9XAzxg3qQLGGPeefxQtUHytW-r6Mrn3FimhEEuFkG_v2Im_EKX4TSmcy8HI6Ro-zxT93QsvGjvxUA5-Wo2SaowvsqstPICUnykPf-Z3LGk1UX0o/s1600/CIMG3597.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvKanX02e0y2AfYh9obcucZNucMrt9XAzxg3qQLGGPeefxQtUHytW-r6Mrn3FimhEEuFkG_v2Im_EKX4TSmcy8HI6Ro-zxT93QsvGjvxUA5-Wo2SaowvsqstPICUnykPf-Z3LGk1UX0o/s400/CIMG3597.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510989784429298274" /></a><div><br /></div><div>The collection is made up of 14 million books and manuscripts, 2 million maps and atlases, 30,000 musical scores, 32,000 films and videos, and 25,000 periodical titles. The library acquires approximately 6,000 items each week. </div><div><br /></div><div>A large portion of the collection is available <a href="http://www.nls.uk/digitallibrary/index.html">online</a>. Anyone may obtain a reader's card for free and use the library. It is strictly a reference collection and no material may be checked out.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvKanX02e0y2AfYh9obcucZNucMrt9XAzxg3qQLGGPeefxQtUHytW-r6Mrn3FimhEEuFkG_v2Im_EKX4TSmcy8HI6Ro-zxT93QsvGjvxUA5-Wo2SaowvsqstPICUnykPf-Z3LGk1UX0o/s1600/CIMG3597.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4348rFgDVWU8S-d3jL103Vtqzpbzij9H7aoY18UrX6BqV7gBLfBph_LiOZc41vzu9E5NjCVY4seVLiDiR1i4Op7lRm8EojtstYDEtB0Vw3Md5rOxABni_IHBUV7RYwFW5muRDKvvyrWI/s1600/CIMG3595.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4348rFgDVWU8S-d3jL103Vtqzpbzij9H7aoY18UrX6BqV7gBLfBph_LiOZc41vzu9E5NjCVY4seVLiDiR1i4Op7lRm8EojtstYDEtB0Vw3Md5rOxABni_IHBUV7RYwFW5muRDKvvyrWI/s400/CIMG3595.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510989774093870050" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, we were unable to tour the library due to the size of our group, but we were able to view the public exhibitions. </div><div><br /></div><div>One was<i><a href="http://www.nls.uk/exhibitions/golf/index.html"> A Swing through Time: Golf in Scotland</a></i>. It used golf artifacts and well-written display descriptions to take the viewer through the history of golf. It was an interesting exhibit, even for a non-golfer such as myself. I particularly liked a quote that was used in one of the displays:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>"Who but the Scots could evolve a game that offers such opportunities for humiliation and failure, and no one but oneself to blame for it"</i> --Andrew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Greig</span></span> from <i>Preferred Lies</i></div><div><br /></div><div>The other exhibit was the <a href="http://www.nls.uk/jma/events/index.html">John Murray Archive Exhibition</a>. It featured interactive display kiosks that corresponded with the items in the display cases. Each kiosk/case combination focused on a different author who was published by John Murray. It allowed users to interact with the artifacts in a more meaningful way that simply peering into a display case. </div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-15273086580425626612010-07-19T08:09:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:24:37.790-07:00Bodleian Library in Oxford--July 16, 2010<div>The <a href="http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/bodley/home"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bodleian</span> Library</a> is the main library of the University of Oxford. The library at Oxford got its start with the donation of the library of Duke Humphrey in 1439. The university began construction of a building to house the collection, but it was not opened until 1488 due to a shortage of money. During the reformation, the books were removed from the library and were dismantled (in order to reuse the paper) or destroyed. Only 4 books from the original collection survive in the library's collection today.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgcx6d1vKQ9mL3To-GlTzxgDKmGcRNcJydhewdfKSDlIA4Fsk7rzHkrCiuJ0jKcLorHWhGFx7k7thR39IwcmoWiIdexkPj27y95mzCLXNBmqxezdDobj4axjPpubxvEq5DkiXDr07X4U/s1600/bod.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgcx6d1vKQ9mL3To-GlTzxgDKmGcRNcJydhewdfKSDlIA4Fsk7rzHkrCiuJ0jKcLorHWhGFx7k7thR39IwcmoWiIdexkPj27y95mzCLXNBmqxezdDobj4axjPpubxvEq5DkiXDr07X4U/s400/bod.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510928261750071650" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgcx6d1vKQ9mL3To-GlTzxgDKmGcRNcJydhewdfKSDlIA4Fsk7rzHkrCiuJ0jKcLorHWhGFx7k7thR39IwcmoWiIdexkPj27y95mzCLXNBmqxezdDobj4axjPpubxvEq5DkiXDr07X4U/s1600/bod.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Photo courtesy of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Flickr</span> user <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">jimmyharris</span>)</span></div><div> </div><div>After the reformation, the library effectively ceased to exist until Sir Thomas <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bodley</span> made a significant donation of money and books in 1598. The new library opened (and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">the first</span> librarian was hired) in 1602. The first printed catalog of the collection was published in 1605. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7WhbMie5Bu8ZKbIl3ZDSQTQKp-g25V7Ynz865TsoeV3CovT2zQbGzy9BW1AKSlnl_XVgx650fDtvEHw53pYUmNepUtIhn-OuIkF9zib0NDIITHP5_D4BTkEtW8sQKTS_TzSs8e_Rdq8/s1600/CIMG3548.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7WhbMie5Bu8ZKbIl3ZDSQTQKp-g25V7Ynz865TsoeV3CovT2zQbGzy9BW1AKSlnl_XVgx650fDtvEHw53pYUmNepUtIhn-OuIkF9zib0NDIITHP5_D4BTkEtW8sQKTS_TzSs8e_Rdq8/s400/CIMG3548.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510928252743732034" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In 1610, Sir <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Bodley</span> negotiated a copyright agreement on behalf of the library, ensuring that the library would receive a deposit of of all publications in England for free. Today, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Bodleian</span> is still a deposit library, but it only receives items that it requests. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7WhbMie5Bu8ZKbIl3ZDSQTQKp-g25V7Ynz865TsoeV3CovT2zQbGzy9BW1AKSlnl_XVgx650fDtvEHw53pYUmNepUtIhn-OuIkF9zib0NDIITHP5_D4BTkEtW8sQKTS_TzSs8e_Rdq8/s1600/CIMG3548.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlPGX6dWd669xxaVGzcXtU3k2PnhQPxQrazzb8O9w0FkMp2jj0iUZUxuFq58Ky5cnNRt4B90Q3viudRcL2NkBqDdloM8OoTjIJIwS1GQKjaWEA_jb7K4YTfEIPrHzTjLe6H1zZMK8VBw/s1600/CIMG3547.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlPGX6dWd669xxaVGzcXtU3k2PnhQPxQrazzb8O9w0FkMp2jj0iUZUxuFq58Ky5cnNRt4B90Q3viudRcL2NkBqDdloM8OoTjIJIwS1GQKjaWEA_jb7K4YTfEIPrHzTjLe6H1zZMK8VBw/s400/CIMG3547.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510927910298243250" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The library currently receives approximately 5,000 new items a week. The collection includes 11 million items and a large portion of these items are kept in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">offsite</span> storage. Most of the collection is kept in closed stacks, but reference books and some items frequently used by undergraduates are kept in open stacks. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlPGX6dWd669xxaVGzcXtU3k2PnhQPxQrazzb8O9w0FkMp2jj0iUZUxuFq58Ky5cnNRt4B90Q3viudRcL2NkBqDdloM8OoTjIJIwS1GQKjaWEA_jb7K4YTfEIPrHzTjLe6H1zZMK8VBw/s1600/CIMG3547.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6heMICdLddqcMwg3aC5sy4NRpNGSulh3SFEWNGEoY9QazVPi-UrqjLVKIo5Hc6k87bMaNs6ZrWaR2OFpu8WfxMVUAU6I3l1mop4x2QUk0F-kCejveL3zanjRNRbDCR_8EJNYl2EdHYYg/s1600/CIMG3546.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6heMICdLddqcMwg3aC5sy4NRpNGSulh3SFEWNGEoY9QazVPi-UrqjLVKIo5Hc6k87bMaNs6ZrWaR2OFpu8WfxMVUAU6I3l1mop4x2QUk0F-kCejveL3zanjRNRbDCR_8EJNYl2EdHYYg/s400/CIMG3546.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510927899088728434" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>When Sir <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Bodley</span> made his donation to the library, he stipulated that it be made available to all scholars. There are 50,000 valid reader's tickets on any given day. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6heMICdLddqcMwg3aC5sy4NRpNGSulh3SFEWNGEoY9QazVPi-UrqjLVKIo5Hc6k87bMaNs6ZrWaR2OFpu8WfxMVUAU6I3l1mop4x2QUk0F-kCejveL3zanjRNRbDCR_8EJNYl2EdHYYg/s1600/CIMG3546.JPG"></a><br />Please note that all interior photos in this post are of the Divinity School, through which visitors enter the library. We were not allowed to take photos in the actual library.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEZJYX1wiH3UlcGHJBOnvp5HMqxZe9EWtjawzf5ykX5iqjk9QCwxTPQfqUvoR-yLhjq3AVCB88LNPKMLeivz3h4HzLmUeUXtJBVtL6dwvk_AUTTgBhx2wA8yXuDg9yRTefoNhNfuqkW4/s1600/CIMG3544.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEZJYX1wiH3UlcGHJBOnvp5HMqxZe9EWtjawzf5ykX5iqjk9QCwxTPQfqUvoR-yLhjq3AVCB88LNPKMLeivz3h4HzLmUeUXtJBVtL6dwvk_AUTTgBhx2wA8yXuDg9yRTefoNhNfuqkW4/s400/CIMG3544.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510927881592037442" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEZJYX1wiH3UlcGHJBOnvp5HMqxZe9EWtjawzf5ykX5iqjk9QCwxTPQfqUvoR-yLhjq3AVCB88LNPKMLeivz3h4HzLmUeUXtJBVtL6dwvk_AUTTgBhx2wA8yXuDg9yRTefoNhNfuqkW4/s1600/CIMG3544.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9tSpSw3T-So56ojsXj2UITmGO_5uJWK24k1g4OG9wPWOYerY3p_zOyUf0xvAwRrcaf2SAXpyNZMjflPHwFCTSpjmWkC_Z47QrKU2xTErSJI6VuJpgcrJk27UI09gCWFheuta-E53LI4/s1600/CIMG3543.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9tSpSw3T-So56ojsXj2UITmGO_5uJWK24k1g4OG9wPWOYerY3p_zOyUf0xvAwRrcaf2SAXpyNZMjflPHwFCTSpjmWkC_Z47QrKU2xTErSJI6VuJpgcrJk27UI09gCWFheuta-E53LI4/s400/CIMG3543.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510927868039031266" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-73227949695467212952010-07-18T13:00:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:24:03.266-07:00Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon--July 14, 2010On our group's day trip to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Stratford</span>-upon-Avon, a classmate and I chose to visit <a href="http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=50">Anne Hathaway's Cottage</a>, operated by the <a href="http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/index.html">Shakespeare Birthplace Trust</a>. <div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUTGcCVWvTOTkK_thD8HoAmaKD2Sn4TXhHjAxr-gxvTss18VcLcIixoox_15RaZuWAmZNnGI0c7zPgTrTVFv3yqxlLQRfJDxwa3xJ0eD8YxJ7CwgDf5Uhaas-jYwh8QY30ukL6MVSDxU/s1600/CIMG3460.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUTGcCVWvTOTkK_thD8HoAmaKD2Sn4TXhHjAxr-gxvTss18VcLcIixoox_15RaZuWAmZNnGI0c7zPgTrTVFv3yqxlLQRfJDxwa3xJ0eD8YxJ7CwgDf5Uhaas-jYwh8QY30ukL6MVSDxU/s400/CIMG3460.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511693419841557762" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUTGcCVWvTOTkK_thD8HoAmaKD2Sn4TXhHjAxr-gxvTss18VcLcIixoox_15RaZuWAmZNnGI0c7zPgTrTVFv3yqxlLQRfJDxwa3xJ0eD8YxJ7CwgDf5Uhaas-jYwh8QY30ukL6MVSDxU/s1600/CIMG3460.JPG"></a>This is the house in which Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway, grew up. It was owned and inhabited by descendants of the Hathaway family until it was purchased by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in 1892.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUTGcCVWvTOTkK_thD8HoAmaKD2Sn4TXhHjAxr-gxvTss18VcLcIixoox_15RaZuWAmZNnGI0c7zPgTrTVFv3yqxlLQRfJDxwa3xJ0eD8YxJ7CwgDf5Uhaas-jYwh8QY30ukL6MVSDxU/s1600/CIMG3460.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefAt5lUZJd7FyuL_bKkGnu6b1BfMeKaPe9MgjesTK9htzynOzGjDU99UDpQ5r3GNre6_wKGFSJDPmByf0QrBvfeikUbleN5_rqaaYhIJJI4CoKBmuuc52_IhUyZXbzGemWCAFl0UmSlU/s1600/CIMG3459.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefAt5lUZJd7FyuL_bKkGnu6b1BfMeKaPe9MgjesTK9htzynOzGjDU99UDpQ5r3GNre6_wKGFSJDPmByf0QrBvfeikUbleN5_rqaaYhIJJI4CoKBmuuc52_IhUyZXbzGemWCAFl0UmSlU/s400/CIMG3459.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511693410591916258" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The house is well-maintained and the garden is beautiful. It gives a good sense of what Shakespeare might have seen on a daily basis during his formative years. According to the displays in the museum, his plays are full of allusions to the local flora and fauna. </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefAt5lUZJd7FyuL_bKkGnu6b1BfMeKaPe9MgjesTK9htzynOzGjDU99UDpQ5r3GNre6_wKGFSJDPmByf0QrBvfeikUbleN5_rqaaYhIJJI4CoKBmuuc52_IhUyZXbzGemWCAFl0UmSlU/s1600/CIMG3459.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8wpX2k-_0NYhgYugiLLP5N6V4RsV8DVRzpONjkPxJ-kCMT8Qyj7YRPyaJFs6q_3b9m-5lB7vwf74Q2M0wioysoZQt0v1d1N4DWUn0uel01xts0C27dKJ8aG4HKJz_L4LO3bOMHZ_-2c/s1600/CIMG3458.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8wpX2k-_0NYhgYugiLLP5N6V4RsV8DVRzpONjkPxJ-kCMT8Qyj7YRPyaJFs6q_3b9m-5lB7vwf74Q2M0wioysoZQt0v1d1N4DWUn0uel01xts0C27dKJ8aG4HKJz_L4LO3bOMHZ_-2c/s400/CIMG3458.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511691314313097778" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The gardens were very restful and provided a nice break from the fast pace of London.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8wpX2k-_0NYhgYugiLLP5N6V4RsV8DVRzpONjkPxJ-kCMT8Qyj7YRPyaJFs6q_3b9m-5lB7vwf74Q2M0wioysoZQt0v1d1N4DWUn0uel01xts0C27dKJ8aG4HKJz_L4LO3bOMHZ_-2c/s1600/CIMG3458.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtdX3FsrjhWKfoLN-4nG4X8icbTr7UOlWMZbwlHV6ZCyFr-Qy26s-MTO8qN4hAz33hPT50OO55Le-daO7943Rt7GYR6uyPyVctewTvOg9Nx07S8GtyJwqz6czwLsIJzuJgsOEiSlPc2I/s1600/CIMG3457.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEB7bske6PwzAXuGmPxS9W22zm1bISEl9xEnhlzXVcbwb6tRc0-hOiRzLC_4yL8nOA87P7VtZt9LcYVDUYyqbG2m2eTSK8gmeMrfsISu5z5gJ_Z2bGnWZdYNHlU1XRq7Q3FM7ypS_zVuE/s400/CIMG3455.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511691302522628450" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEB7bske6PwzAXuGmPxS9W22zm1bISEl9xEnhlzXVcbwb6tRc0-hOiRzLC_4yL8nOA87P7VtZt9LcYVDUYyqbG2m2eTSK8gmeMrfsISu5z5gJ_Z2bGnWZdYNHlU1XRq7Q3FM7ypS_zVuE/s1600/CIMG3455.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdTYOCEnEFzZE9ACgR-RIn1RSB4XpxZ8pRz3uaWvk0aEgDwtuENIFgX243iMy0kt7m1FWnzZdHZgDoKdTzeaZ15oAFehCba0SbYgFIUr7J5SLyJGUh0X1ZNwt-7NhpSQyNKUy5sUu1RcM/s1600/CIMG3449.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdTYOCEnEFzZE9ACgR-RIn1RSB4XpxZ8pRz3uaWvk0aEgDwtuENIFgX243iMy0kt7m1FWnzZdHZgDoKdTzeaZ15oAFehCba0SbYgFIUr7J5SLyJGUh0X1ZNwt-7NhpSQyNKUy5sUu1RcM/s400/CIMG3449.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511691295542729234" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdTYOCEnEFzZE9ACgR-RIn1RSB4XpxZ8pRz3uaWvk0aEgDwtuENIFgX243iMy0kt7m1FWnzZdHZgDoKdTzeaZ15oAFehCba0SbYgFIUr7J5SLyJGUh0X1ZNwt-7NhpSQyNKUy5sUu1RcM/s1600/CIMG3449.JPG"></a><br />One of the gardens features the trees mentioned in Shakespeare's plays and poetry.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsfzvnzOfDhyKmCSuT-S5eUcEdjhAw3kyv4qb5Z4DP08e5q8facSNWZyxQ-P2VrZFsnwpQwC0t3vc2Knu4qiogYXNVt473vwPt92iV0ySTwtWTgLhprG09UaYqmFNg5-izJocEVR3PVk/s1600/CIMG3446.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXBsjMhZM46hnz7yn95WpaAfJpgIawVnS7q4vEt7saCqzyUvarzl6-S9yAvMJ3OcDW4j1G_0noTVmKBCtO04qNYGpQ5lKGb4gzhFKFJNU2KDQTpt_okarBNSjw7opOlXt11jFgC4sUbw/s1600/CIMG3475.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXBsjMhZM46hnz7yn95WpaAfJpgIawVnS7q4vEt7saCqzyUvarzl6-S9yAvMJ3OcDW4j1G_0noTVmKBCtO04qNYGpQ5lKGb4gzhFKFJNU2KDQTpt_okarBNSjw7opOlXt11jFgC4sUbw/s400/CIMG3475.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511693430756924626" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXBsjMhZM46hnz7yn95WpaAfJpgIawVnS7q4vEt7saCqzyUvarzl6-S9yAvMJ3OcDW4j1G_0noTVmKBCtO04qNYGpQ5lKGb4gzhFKFJNU2KDQTpt_okarBNSjw7opOlXt11jFgC4sUbw/s1600/CIMG3475.JPG"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsBdDdNFdjAM9UtMg8rk25dl4xG9ZHt57WVvcaJUaWLO5_VdYpJ5QRf7zvUG7eX9bA73Ft8JMQeSqeMgtUPsLAMiQwW2AuoL_qUg6cvNfRYawH59JnZMlEgSrXnj_74Ups90YKOTQBkw/s1600/CIMG3474.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsBdDdNFdjAM9UtMg8rk25dl4xG9ZHt57WVvcaJUaWLO5_VdYpJ5QRf7zvUG7eX9bA73Ft8JMQeSqeMgtUPsLAMiQwW2AuoL_qUg6cvNfRYawH59JnZMlEgSrXnj_74Ups90YKOTQBkw/s400/CIMG3474.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511693429897990818" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div><div><br /></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-40951962652380417082010-07-18T06:40:00.000-07:002010-08-24T18:07:20.560-07:00National Art Library at the Victoria & Albert Museum--July 15, 2010<div>The <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/nal/index.html">National Art Library</a> is located at the Victoria & Albert Museum. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRrp000BdCtJe3vpJYM8avgbE0p9EN0zjShKSgGT8RppbAcnL2M3oeJg6o4zwsNd8SsrlR2Pi69WiJLqKlZKmRo4cVPRTRKG4gp-z0UawHBqhqUj95rPnQzBwSAN9NvbcO_vGKwJrD7Y/s1600/CIMG3504.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRrp000BdCtJe3vpJYM8avgbE0p9EN0zjShKSgGT8RppbAcnL2M3oeJg6o4zwsNd8SsrlR2Pi69WiJLqKlZKmRo4cVPRTRKG4gp-z0UawHBqhqUj95rPnQzBwSAN9NvbcO_vGKwJrD7Y/s400/CIMG3504.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508736701327120610" /></a><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRrp000BdCtJe3vpJYM8avgbE0p9EN0zjShKSgGT8RppbAcnL2M3oeJg6o4zwsNd8SsrlR2Pi69WiJLqKlZKmRo4cVPRTRKG4gp-z0UawHBqhqUj95rPnQzBwSAN9NvbcO_vGKwJrD7Y/s1600/CIMG3504.JPG"></a>It is a closed stack reference library that is open to the public as well as museum staff. Approximately 100 users a day visit the two reading rooms. Books must be requested from a staff member and are retrieved once an hour. The library hopes to move towards an automated ordering system in the future.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRrp000BdCtJe3vpJYM8avgbE0p9EN0zjShKSgGT8RppbAcnL2M3oeJg6o4zwsNd8SsrlR2Pi69WiJLqKlZKmRo4cVPRTRKG4gp-z0UawHBqhqUj95rPnQzBwSAN9NvbcO_vGKwJrD7Y/s1600/CIMG3504.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5njdeMWRrCTeWH_ApvTwJO0mU2lgbe62dXjIm7tfnmo03zf16o0IfHzvlGNf9PFdufxoIdeFx37FmYqiRSyEA-SIsGqNpxl9Ok19KqVqsnQnAcSNaScq7eRjswfvp9faCL0Q65jPbfbw/s1600/CIMG3506.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5njdeMWRrCTeWH_ApvTwJO0mU2lgbe62dXjIm7tfnmo03zf16o0IfHzvlGNf9PFdufxoIdeFx37FmYqiRSyEA-SIsGqNpxl9Ok19KqVqsnQnAcSNaScq7eRjswfvp9faCL0Q65jPbfbw/s400/CIMG3506.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508736697153476530" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Originally founded in 1837, the Art Library predates the V&A museum. It is now a department within the museum and collects items about subjects within the scope of the museum's collection (art and design). In addition to a reference collection, the library also has a special collection of rare items and a collection of <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/prints_books/features/artists_books/index.html">Artists' Books</a>. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5njdeMWRrCTeWH_ApvTwJO0mU2lgbe62dXjIm7tfnmo03zf16o0IfHzvlGNf9PFdufxoIdeFx37FmYqiRSyEA-SIsGqNpxl9Ok19KqVqsnQnAcSNaScq7eRjswfvp9faCL0Q65jPbfbw/s1600/CIMG3506.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hOAPsaI6VkSMt4EzDHRLMhSfIFzk_FbWxiAZJxzGL87_-ThrSs50QKHCHFiGonunM9sT1UUanxcWM3Xg0-vvrBy3rJsyFokXaGotiutjDCYRWdaDj7nu15JGv7ze4pvihSb_UeFx0BU/s1600/CIMG3508.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hOAPsaI6VkSMt4EzDHRLMhSfIFzk_FbWxiAZJxzGL87_-ThrSs50QKHCHFiGonunM9sT1UUanxcWM3Xg0-vvrBy3rJsyFokXaGotiutjDCYRWdaDj7nu15JGv7ze4pvihSb_UeFx0BU/s400/CIMG3508.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508736685037243186" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Interestingly, the library does not classify its books. They are arranged by size on the shelves and are located by press mark and shelf location. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hOAPsaI6VkSMt4EzDHRLMhSfIFzk_FbWxiAZJxzGL87_-ThrSs50QKHCHFiGonunM9sT1UUanxcWM3Xg0-vvrBy3rJsyFokXaGotiutjDCYRWdaDj7nu15JGv7ze4pvihSb_UeFx0BU/s1600/CIMG3508.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlO7lo8sd1Z82ZbF-npB3jA8cRAJdI55kcoQu0QUuJYbZ8YuGXNtZAFaztLY_Ee_TnZh6hHEWD2RfWsM3kTOnWXKORNw1zlqYC9d0NzKK_2tBgYi90-tLZ9IP5Okz15FVPXDvJ46XEQHg/s1600/CIMG3507.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlO7lo8sd1Z82ZbF-npB3jA8cRAJdI55kcoQu0QUuJYbZ8YuGXNtZAFaztLY_Ee_TnZh6hHEWD2RfWsM3kTOnWXKORNw1zlqYC9d0NzKK_2tBgYi90-tLZ9IP5Okz15FVPXDvJ46XEQHg/s400/CIMG3507.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508736682726729714" /></a><br /></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-75914433616323048812010-07-18T06:07:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:23:17.737-07:00London Library--July 13, 2010<div><div>The <a href="http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/">London Library</a> is a private membership library located on St. James Square in London. It was founded in 1841 by Thomas Carlyle. Its founding predated the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Libraries_Act_1850">Libraries Act</a> (of 1850) and it has been funded by member subscriptions ever since.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzDkJ3VOtFLVD1ofFH71iGECsZOy9kAVPh4ZKGV6wUHwniuBuC33U-5t6_PXiz0NpVk_sF3N7ioFXr8Co014HxGbmFIO69GXtlUeOCPEKUpNdp6Vq2iqZZ6ro-AUO7AXKIxR01KdHYJ4/s1600/CIMG3426.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzDkJ3VOtFLVD1ofFH71iGECsZOy9kAVPh4ZKGV6wUHwniuBuC33U-5t6_PXiz0NpVk_sF3N7ioFXr8Co014HxGbmFIO69GXtlUeOCPEKUpNdp6Vq2iqZZ6ro-AUO7AXKIxR01KdHYJ4/s400/CIMG3426.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508678227914229170" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Since its founding, the library has attracted important literary figures to its membership. A few examples include George Eliot, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, Agatha Christie, and Simon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Schama</span>. The current president of the library is playwright Tom Stoppard. The London Library currently has approximately 7,500 members, including both personal and representative members (who represent institutions).</div><div><br /></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONRQyKV-UPqWh5uVSuBafA3Kz6XAjw0yBHufuypL9tUGo3iWjjFogXKZ_LPPq4I6GqZ55jQRkGOttaZSA9R9iLSFxPRekBGkqCg8T25pO5OFLhYUe_pcWMvv2u-AFtak9HLS0uW_xdqM/s1600/Scanned+at+8-23-2010+15-04+PM.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONRQyKV-UPqWh5uVSuBafA3Kz6XAjw0yBHufuypL9tUGo3iWjjFogXKZ_LPPq4I6GqZ55jQRkGOttaZSA9R9iLSFxPRekBGkqCg8T25pO5OFLhYUe_pcWMvv2u-AFtak9HLS0uW_xdqM/s400/Scanned+at+8-23-2010+15-04+PM.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508684254763936386" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As shown in the diagram above, the London Library is located in a labyrinthine complex. It initially took up one building, but has expanded during several renovations throughout its history. The stacks are open to members, but I imagine that it would be easy to become lost while wandering these stacks until one got used to the place. Not only are they full to the brim with distractingly fascinating books, but the layout is a little disjointed. Part of our group actually got lost briefly when we lingered to look at something interesting and got separated from our tour group. Luckily, we were rescued by a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">shelver</span> and soon were back with our tour.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IhRoKzI873t5dqnlcYiYSh36K4I3YK2onm8y6z-h5A30ZYlntLqIw57i-atzi-I5d1pSix2_2FnxpFhkptUEbkFU6bkpy2mVFQRhOpJLXhce1CzAaWdXDyjjXvOrxR5belhsUK5ZbI0/s1600/CIMG3416.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IhRoKzI873t5dqnlcYiYSh36K4I3YK2onm8y6z-h5A30ZYlntLqIw57i-atzi-I5d1pSix2_2FnxpFhkptUEbkFU6bkpy2mVFQRhOpJLXhce1CzAaWdXDyjjXvOrxR5belhsUK5ZbI0/s400/CIMG3416.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508682371541495010" /></a><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IhRoKzI873t5dqnlcYiYSh36K4I3YK2onm8y6z-h5A30ZYlntLqIw57i-atzi-I5d1pSix2_2FnxpFhkptUEbkFU6bkpy2mVFQRhOpJLXhce1CzAaWdXDyjjXvOrxR5belhsUK5ZbI0/s1600/CIMG3416.JPG"></a>The collection includes 1 million volumes, 97% of which are available for loan to members. The majority of the collection focuses on the arts and humanities. It is organized according to a unique classification system developed by Charles <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Hagberg</span> Wright, librarian from 1893-1940. It is a rational system based on subject. It allows users to browse by subject. The system is supported by the historical richness of the collection and is designed to encourage serendipitous discovery of information. Each new member is given a private induction to the library to aid them in using the classification system.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IhRoKzI873t5dqnlcYiYSh36K4I3YK2onm8y6z-h5A30ZYlntLqIw57i-atzi-I5d1pSix2_2FnxpFhkptUEbkFU6bkpy2mVFQRhOpJLXhce1CzAaWdXDyjjXvOrxR5belhsUK5ZbI0/s1600/CIMG3416.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-R4Qu_zodVbkzyWKoWpjwHdLPu6s08uh7luGxy8yHP07mMOl6hIfdGwrka6Kf1lq0c2Eh4mItCIgLtcl-LulotcBqFQz56HTM0pBf_SNaF1ici2pmq-M_l4NTmSOEzUtUJAA9tB_-LU/s1600/CIMG3415.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-R4Qu_zodVbkzyWKoWpjwHdLPu6s08uh7luGxy8yHP07mMOl6hIfdGwrka6Kf1lq0c2Eh4mItCIgLtcl-LulotcBqFQz56HTM0pBf_SNaF1ici2pmq-M_l4NTmSOEzUtUJAA9tB_-LU/s400/CIMG3415.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508682369000918754" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The London Library does not weed its collection. Books are only discarded in the case of an exact duplicate. Only hard back books are collected and there are no <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">cds</span> or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">dvds</span> in the collection. Approximately 8,000 new books are obtained each year.</div><div><br /></div><div>The collection includes books in 50 languages. Foreign language books are not organized into separate sections. Instead, they are shelved with English-language books of the same subject.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlpwe7ld9hJYVRnYaD94Npo6cQ_TYLzoeUTE7dDj-7kk56OX20GjBvD6RCoVAy8LobA3TMuQm6vYhf9eB_DzlmQOyBpIkUC9S0VDkH8JQzCuUSeEjkn8VIBMkhqxdFOKCU0Ssts1ZG1Q/s1600/CIMG3413.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlpwe7ld9hJYVRnYaD94Npo6cQ_TYLzoeUTE7dDj-7kk56OX20GjBvD6RCoVAy8LobA3TMuQm6vYhf9eB_DzlmQOyBpIkUC9S0VDkH8JQzCuUSeEjkn8VIBMkhqxdFOKCU0Ssts1ZG1Q/s400/CIMG3413.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508682351725003986" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In the older part of the building, the stacks are actually a structural feature of the building. The shelves literally hold the building up. The floors are made of grates that can be seen through to the floors below. It is a little unsettling. As I walked down the aisles, I got the feeling that I was in building made out of books. </div></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-R4Qu_zodVbkzyWKoWpjwHdLPu6s08uh7luGxy8yHP07mMOl6hIfdGwrka6Kf1lq0c2Eh4mItCIgLtcl-LulotcBqFQz56HTM0pBf_SNaF1ici2pmq-M_l4NTmSOEzUtUJAA9tB_-LU/s1600/CIMG3415.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hEBKmAZ1tOMGAt3dna4qaJZ1eSBToMRJCLc5SMBZ0Bn3QhifwhXl6MCHeXop6mjvgG13BcBlDaY92iOTwhLFlg5Dp7pUXG02d0dOj3yE8U8ODNgUihO7Mz22rSRbUMaaNXjyrwGUmV8/s1600/CIMG3399.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hEBKmAZ1tOMGAt3dna4qaJZ1eSBToMRJCLc5SMBZ0Bn3QhifwhXl6MCHeXop6mjvgG13BcBlDaY92iOTwhLFlg5Dp7pUXG02d0dOj3yE8U8ODNgUihO7Mz22rSRbUMaaNXjyrwGUmV8/s400/CIMG3399.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508682360648869314" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hEBKmAZ1tOMGAt3dna4qaJZ1eSBToMRJCLc5SMBZ0Bn3QhifwhXl6MCHeXop6mjvgG13BcBlDaY92iOTwhLFlg5Dp7pUXG02d0dOj3yE8U8ODNgUihO7Mz22rSRbUMaaNXjyrwGUmV8/s1600/CIMG3399.JPG"></a><br />The library does have a selection of electronic resources that are available for member use online. The library also has an online catalog, but it is only accurate for items obtained after 1950. They are in the process of retrospectively cataloging older materials. A paper catalog is still available and in use in the library.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlpwe7ld9hJYVRnYaD94Npo6cQ_TYLzoeUTE7dDj-7kk56OX20GjBvD6RCoVAy8LobA3TMuQm6vYhf9eB_DzlmQOyBpIkUC9S0VDkH8JQzCuUSeEjkn8VIBMkhqxdFOKCU0Ssts1ZG1Q/s1600/CIMG3413.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZYyPEuyMWUVWicl47IBBJXepxOheZhFhmwDdhn7fDlozPY4Mwvrfyj0OEpHvqmadeCwh5vfgWYrKRjdICcDAVB_xjA4gJK6mmy850RZAXoHZo7rAYWPCTnRlL9yS5QMXApnDKc8-9x0/s1600/CIMG3393.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZYyPEuyMWUVWicl47IBBJXepxOheZhFhmwDdhn7fDlozPY4Mwvrfyj0OEpHvqmadeCwh5vfgWYrKRjdICcDAVB_xjA4gJK6mmy850RZAXoHZo7rAYWPCTnRlL9yS5QMXApnDKc8-9x0/s400/CIMG3393.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508682340410582418" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>The London Library is interesting in that it is a private library, but it fills many of the same needs for its users as a public library. The collection is equally appropriate for leisure reading as it is for research. The major difference that stands out to me is that the London Library is completely and directly dependent on its users for funding. The result is an incredibly high standard of customer service. The library has a generous lending policy, no fines, a postal loan service for out-of-town members, and nominal fees for copies. </div></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-24392531963932161172010-07-16T15:18:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:22:41.272-07:00Greenwich Maritime Museum Library--July 12, 2010<div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="http://www.nmm.ac.uk/researchers/library/">National Maritime Museum Library</a> in Greenwich is one of the largest maritime reference libraries in the world. It is currently housed in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Caird</span> Library at the National Maritime Museum, but will be moving to a new facility next year.</p> <!--EndFragment--> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1TJdCnRW5UmJYh-UjYxSi2UBvwib5Stw0G97eVL4Gn95uIUqIE6C0h6XzfRvjwVRA7Xu8XbHKfqpOLijZd9eh7yTSi3fHITi1rSgnvvsbMPGB10EfRFeeV-om8NHY5aMzJAyohn47ts/s1600/CIMG3331.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1TJdCnRW5UmJYh-UjYxSi2UBvwib5Stw0G97eVL4Gn95uIUqIE6C0h6XzfRvjwVRA7Xu8XbHKfqpOLijZd9eh7yTSi3fHITi1rSgnvvsbMPGB10EfRFeeV-om8NHY5aMzJAyohn47ts/s400/CIMG3331.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498562038415077938" /></a><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1TJdCnRW5UmJYh-UjYxSi2UBvwib5Stw0G97eVL4Gn95uIUqIE6C0h6XzfRvjwVRA7Xu8XbHKfqpOLijZd9eh7yTSi3fHITi1rSgnvvsbMPGB10EfRFeeV-om8NHY5aMzJAyohn47ts/s1600/CIMG3331.jpg"></a><p class="MsoNormal">The collection consists of an electronic collection and 2D objects such as manuscripts, charts, journals, rare books, and ephemera. Some of the subjects covered by the collection include navigation, piracy, astronomy, voyages, exploration, naval architecture, the merchant navy, the royal navy, and genealogical sources. In short, if it has something to do with British seafaring, it is probably within the scope of the library’s collection.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The library is open to the public, but is only open for limited hours (3 days a week) right now. Hours should be expanded after the move to the new facility. When the library is open at full capacity, it receives 3-4 thousand visitors a year. Many of the users are researching <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">genealogy</span> or family history. </p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdO6ytqVN7TPLcKeQbpAzKmCs6M4IE9cFacppJUxYcYaQnMXfbWPT2cTFiU2naErMhhBxAhhVdddBLdBykEwJ5lvhdZuosyWuqV3fphJdjquGTG7oh_2MWUHu6kPVsjaKoR8fC4QO8Qpc/s1600/CIMG3334.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdO6ytqVN7TPLcKeQbpAzKmCs6M4IE9cFacppJUxYcYaQnMXfbWPT2cTFiU2naErMhhBxAhhVdddBLdBykEwJ5lvhdZuosyWuqV3fphJdjquGTG7oh_2MWUHu6kPVsjaKoR8fC4QO8Qpc/s400/CIMG3334.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498562018928186402" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdO6ytqVN7TPLcKeQbpAzKmCs6M4IE9cFacppJUxYcYaQnMXfbWPT2cTFiU2naErMhhBxAhhVdddBLdBykEwJ5lvhdZuosyWuqV3fphJdjquGTG7oh_2MWUHu6kPVsjaKoR8fC4QO8Qpc/s1600/CIMG3334.jpg"></a>Users must request materials since a large portion of the collection is stored <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">offsite</span>. This can be accomplished by filling out a form (shown above) or emailing the library staff. An electronic request system is planned for the new facility. The new facility will also have larger <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">onsite</span> storage so users will have a shorter wait for some materials. Currently, users view items in the reading room within sight of the desk. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSVi8-0zXMKS7WwVhQb4CPy9M8LwCZVhyphenhyphenwimNj6ikBLJqomGNRypdep8g3HfGf9_h3FuFRrzMnQyAqt2De4r3hg4TDq5RLwojMkkDlBPYE1QRPTKMmbL1JrL8fG6O0Qi0M3Ui2hByaBA/s1600/CIMG3340.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSVi8-0zXMKS7WwVhQb4CPy9M8LwCZVhyphenhyphenwimNj6ikBLJqomGNRypdep8g3HfGf9_h3FuFRrzMnQyAqt2De4r3hg4TDq5RLwojMkkDlBPYE1QRPTKMmbL1JrL8fG6O0Qi0M3Ui2hByaBA/s400/CIMG3340.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498562013015768562" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=" ;font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The library staff is available to assist users in person and by phone and email. A pamphlet about useful resources for genealogical resources is also available. </span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSVi8-0zXMKS7WwVhQb4CPy9M8LwCZVhyphenhyphenwimNj6ikBLJqomGNRypdep8g3HfGf9_h3FuFRrzMnQyAqt2De4r3hg4TDq5RLwojMkkDlBPYE1QRPTKMmbL1JrL8fG6O0Qi0M3Ui2hByaBA/s1600/CIMG3340.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedvDzGiKwm-jb35rcwU60FHpMhavy3g1-lABCj2f_P3YWkPnMM48qM2QQynnU-bSY_LVDNIMNqGVmO2xaXsauDOnqcVyX8KIQVcJIo73QDljXilO3EjlRJ630_AxNBwkfqcrWt6taQnw/s1600/CIMG3353.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedvDzGiKwm-jb35rcwU60FHpMhavy3g1-lABCj2f_P3YWkPnMM48qM2QQynnU-bSY_LVDNIMNqGVmO2xaXsauDOnqcVyX8KIQVcJIo73QDljXilO3EjlRJ630_AxNBwkfqcrWt6taQnw/s400/CIMG3353.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498562004821132290" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedvDzGiKwm-jb35rcwU60FHpMhavy3g1-lABCj2f_P3YWkPnMM48qM2QQynnU-bSY_LVDNIMNqGVmO2xaXsauDOnqcVyX8KIQVcJIo73QDljXilO3EjlRJ630_AxNBwkfqcrWt6taQnw/s1600/CIMG3353.jpg"></a><div>The <a href="http://www.nmm.ac.uk/researchers/library/update-on-plans-for-new-research-and-reading-room-sammy-ofer-wing-nmm-june">new facility</a> is designed to be much more open than the current space and the library plans to seek out a wider, more diverse user group. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uO92K6dE5ev2ZdTneEPOonD87NgwCwJV48C6PnfkixRLp6kSeov193KEhmRqWklmW_aodUMJHMb2RsWigWrGrAnvOKLrXY-kVanqwiOxLKCFPUlb6pSH8QxLSibZKuLkY9KingsEXng/s1600/CIMG3356.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uO92K6dE5ev2ZdTneEPOonD87NgwCwJV48C6PnfkixRLp6kSeov193KEhmRqWklmW_aodUMJHMb2RsWigWrGrAnvOKLrXY-kVanqwiOxLKCFPUlb6pSH8QxLSibZKuLkY9KingsEXng/s400/CIMG3356.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498561997125804482" /></a><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-45107181795012391792010-07-16T15:17:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:22:11.599-07:00The American Library in Paris--July 9, 2010<div>Just up the street from the Eiffel Tower is one of the nicest small libraries I've ever seen. </div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="http://www.americanlibraryinparis.org/">American Library in Paris</a> is a private membership library that was founded by the American Library Association following World War II. It primarily functions like a public library, but also serves select research library functions. The library has about 2,200 members and serves as a library and community center for the English speaking population of Paris.</div><!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--> <div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNrwgLBBHuuxf3s1BB7Sy8xwcnjhFQl-W3FP8slWwbJMM-l5kVBPkAD4W4nWOqPLQWiBpnJBVDeUbp3ZPLHHOkVBpD28B-jv0GhSbOWCx5oA_gnFiP7yHNasembQEd-3hx2_8N_Z7o30/s1600/CIMG3013.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNrwgLBBHuuxf3s1BB7Sy8xwcnjhFQl-W3FP8slWwbJMM-l5kVBPkAD4W4nWOqPLQWiBpnJBVDeUbp3ZPLHHOkVBpD28B-jv0GhSbOWCx5oA_gnFiP7yHNasembQEd-3hx2_8N_Z7o30/s400/CIMG3013.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495349235502153554" /></a><div><br /></div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">It was originally intended, in part, to help train French librarians. That portion of the mission did not last, but its mission to provide English language library service has continued. The library once had branches in other large towns in France, but those have been absorbed by university libraries or closed. As far as our guide was aware, this library is the only one of its kind in continental Europe. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAU8vEFm4yqbLM5rwmPJcF1K5Uo5KuFYgL3Ua2BAsWnPJC5zBIKBxDEdz4j6b3VKYmM9B67i3UM_i0b65pumt0v19Nz2_krZ7D6osUx5WA6mrWc50OK7fj-vsmkSHzmwuKe08r5kwFwq4/s1600/CIMG3005.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAU8vEFm4yqbLM5rwmPJcF1K5Uo5KuFYgL3Ua2BAsWnPJC5zBIKBxDEdz4j6b3VKYmM9B67i3UM_i0b65pumt0v19Nz2_krZ7D6osUx5WA6mrWc50OK7fj-vsmkSHzmwuKe08r5kwFwq4/s400/CIMG3005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495349212290670738" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The library caters to American expatriates, English speakers, French people who study English, researchers, and patrons from across Europe. The collection consists of approximately 113,000 items and has more extensive resources than many French universities with American studies programs. The collection is strong in American culture, political science, literature, literary criticism, and history of North America and the English speaking world. It has little in the way of science and technology. The library also has a small rare book collection (acquired mostly through donations) and a collection of artifacts (mostly books signed by former library patrons).</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_q6ZggX8N9E1orFZwYCRrScIEUlVXoTgMlXupAsCKDAZ3rEuWK6EEwsx4nPlRpUYuiHFs8XxHXDUo2OoWzHU94s2r8XFllrOgbP2cbkZONospmtzaQZie6XPxLk9p7PBQzbKjmE5oZM/s1600/CIMG3007.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_q6ZggX8N9E1orFZwYCRrScIEUlVXoTgMlXupAsCKDAZ3rEuWK6EEwsx4nPlRpUYuiHFs8XxHXDUo2OoWzHU94s2r8XFllrOgbP2cbkZONospmtzaQZie6XPxLk9p7PBQzbKjmE5oZM/s400/CIMG3007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495349190866044802" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The library is a non-profit organization and is incorporated in the United States. It is run by a board of trustees that deals with policy and fundraising and a staff that deals with the operational needs of the library. The staff consists of approximately 10-15 people. Additionally, the library is partially staffed by a group of approximately 60 volunteers who each work 4 hours a week.</div><div> <p class="MsoNormal">The library provides a wide variety of services. It provides computer access, free <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wifi</span></span>, children’s and adults’ programming, bibliographic instruction (in the library and at local schools), exhibitions, talks, cultural programs, and movie nights. </p> <!--EndFragment--> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_q6ZggX8N9E1orFZwYCRrScIEUlVXoTgMlXupAsCKDAZ3rEuWK6EEwsx4nPlRpUYuiHFs8XxHXDUo2OoWzHU94s2r8XFllrOgbP2cbkZONospmtzaQZie6XPxLk9p7PBQzbKjmE5oZM/s1600/CIMG3007.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3T9Yus52n8rxeeZ9MUCjPtrREqvRaAzh5hwS-pAAnM3ucEEaFNdvZUsOX7nxoypCrxuRfQfsWE8il8ujKxAixiMT6q-GGzfRbbUxok7Gk83Mh8OyeJtKfzy4XNkjYyaI8GCGHTvu24E/s1600/CIMG3008.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3T9Yus52n8rxeeZ9MUCjPtrREqvRaAzh5hwS-pAAnM3ucEEaFNdvZUsOX7nxoypCrxuRfQfsWE8il8ujKxAixiMT6q-GGzfRbbUxok7Gk83Mh8OyeJtKfzy4XNkjYyaI8GCGHTvu24E/s400/CIMG3008.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495349185786748050" /></a><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-19987986147762981642010-07-14T12:54:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:21:50.420-07:00Bibliothèque nationale de France (National Library of France)--July 9, 2010<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Over the weekend, a group from our program went on a short visit to Paris. It was largely a non-academic trip, but we couldn't resist visiting a few libraries. We started out with the old and new locations of the </span><a href="http://www.bnf.fr/en/tools/lsp.site_map.html"><span style="text-decoration: none; color:#4A2387;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bibliothèque</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">nationale</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">The </span><a href="http://multimedia.bnf.fr/visiterichelieu/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Richelieu Library</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"> is the old location of the National Library. The main location is now at a different site, but this space has reading rooms and exhibit space. Unfortunately, we were not able to see much beyond the few public spaces, but we were able to get a sense of the atmosphere of the place.</span></span></p></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-gAzt_HjkMhFpmfArnjjwk9eE12O8gq0fwXu_AkeqshfACp_CP5aeWcn9Hk6qNwgzV1USlV_rJn-qZtOUS0-kC1ynfispdT9FoEJQ5FhffojO8q9xLf1q3ege12NG0xYU0-9fOmfBwM/s1600/CIMG2981.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-gAzt_HjkMhFpmfArnjjwk9eE12O8gq0fwXu_AkeqshfACp_CP5aeWcn9Hk6qNwgzV1USlV_rJn-qZtOUS0-kC1ynfispdT9FoEJQ5FhffojO8q9xLf1q3ege12NG0xYU0-9fOmfBwM/s400/CIMG2981.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495339716662351458" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-gAzt_HjkMhFpmfArnjjwk9eE12O8gq0fwXu_AkeqshfACp_CP5aeWcn9Hk6qNwgzV1USlV_rJn-qZtOUS0-kC1ynfispdT9FoEJQ5FhffojO8q9xLf1q3ege12NG0xYU0-9fOmfBwM/s1600/CIMG2981.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNMRyspHkl25JQHKAR46Q039kmBTIV4BdeTjLZUEhQSQokiEsyiBWL62OptUwLC6g-Fq2Nmq5MH6XXv7gIqiD8fY63B-WwL_Ujn1xH27xuZ3hvl9P-TCwzT8wmprCSJIJP2ZnDu2vyJI/s1600/CIMG2983.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNMRyspHkl25JQHKAR46Q039kmBTIV4BdeTjLZUEhQSQokiEsyiBWL62OptUwLC6g-Fq2Nmq5MH6XXv7gIqiD8fY63B-WwL_Ujn1xH27xuZ3hvl9P-TCwzT8wmprCSJIJP2ZnDu2vyJI/s400/CIMG2983.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495339709200306994" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNMRyspHkl25JQHKAR46Q039kmBTIV4BdeTjLZUEhQSQokiEsyiBWL62OptUwLC6g-Fq2Nmq5MH6XXv7gIqiD8fY63B-WwL_Ujn1xH27xuZ3hvl9P-TCwzT8wmprCSJIJP2ZnDu2vyJI/s1600/CIMG2983.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl796DX5ZtsWB8KaBl2E9ubWBZqSX1BUJi7H2V4xegWrjthDSXx7kp35ib8bv_UyuR040PTthRecItDFNHiIqXZ7JyeczeNrzqBmKJ5acjESy8EcjSonQduhnSTJDWmmcQ4SfRUefWl3E/s1600/CIMG2984.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl796DX5ZtsWB8KaBl2E9ubWBZqSX1BUJi7H2V4xegWrjthDSXx7kp35ib8bv_UyuR040PTthRecItDFNHiIqXZ7JyeczeNrzqBmKJ5acjESy8EcjSonQduhnSTJDWmmcQ4SfRUefWl3E/s400/CIMG2984.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495339422655150658" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl796DX5ZtsWB8KaBl2E9ubWBZqSX1BUJi7H2V4xegWrjthDSXx7kp35ib8bv_UyuR040PTthRecItDFNHiIqXZ7JyeczeNrzqBmKJ5acjESy8EcjSonQduhnSTJDWmmcQ4SfRUefWl3E/s1600/CIMG2984.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXEJDr60cPHpdUejOZcJJhur5CGqrt0qtDjWm6eniUqNpkTjtRy-JO1rzg7ZD4DPOcgnClSd7zlx6ZejLbpptUJDRsaJMeMKHSriCPVK1LDA-GRl1xhVdK1IHuJWLGjeBEUNr1rT8gtVQ/s1600/CIMG2986.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXEJDr60cPHpdUejOZcJJhur5CGqrt0qtDjWm6eniUqNpkTjtRy-JO1rzg7ZD4DPOcgnClSd7zlx6ZejLbpptUJDRsaJMeMKHSriCPVK1LDA-GRl1xhVdK1IHuJWLGjeBEUNr1rT8gtVQ/s400/CIMG2986.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495339414196092722" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXEJDr60cPHpdUejOZcJJhur5CGqrt0qtDjWm6eniUqNpkTjtRy-JO1rzg7ZD4DPOcgnClSd7zlx6ZejLbpptUJDRsaJMeMKHSriCPVK1LDA-GRl1xhVdK1IHuJWLGjeBEUNr1rT8gtVQ/s1600/CIMG2986.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHPzkVrfyjh6us0Vr8Lnh4IvlmMywW-twSTNN1F5W8A7ZOPX4a2KIMantO19hKGYjUY1_k21RZDcuTQU6VNWd5kxVQuARDoYUlPwXaBOGHlumCdT4nt55BZsPfUrLbSngR_mujGW61vs/s1600/CIMG2987.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHPzkVrfyjh6us0Vr8Lnh4IvlmMywW-twSTNN1F5W8A7ZOPX4a2KIMantO19hKGYjUY1_k21RZDcuTQU6VNWd5kxVQuARDoYUlPwXaBOGHlumCdT4nt55BZsPfUrLbSngR_mujGW61vs/s400/CIMG2987.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495339402899537490" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The new location is the Francois-Mitterrand Library. It is an enormous and imposing facility. Each building is designed to look like a book. Unfortunately, we did not have time to tour this location, but a virtual tour is available on the <a href="http://multimedia.bnf.fr/visitefmitterrand/index.htm"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BNF</span> website</a>. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHPzkVrfyjh6us0Vr8Lnh4IvlmMywW-twSTNN1F5W8A7ZOPX4a2KIMantO19hKGYjUY1_k21RZDcuTQU6VNWd5kxVQuARDoYUlPwXaBOGHlumCdT4nt55BZsPfUrLbSngR_mujGW61vs/s1600/CIMG2987.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMy9002-fXFa6g_ezg0nkWkGxLQBujyRiyzOm67poDeg7JD-VQQLDQCIidGwRz4BJyxV_F18nmENL9g_cwsmDHh0M0dpuhyq3bUJxtlNmiiqiI-ZBRrq43DFK46pEj2DyQjBQ8aXqcTts/s1600/CIMG3019.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMy9002-fXFa6g_ezg0nkWkGxLQBujyRiyzOm67poDeg7JD-VQQLDQCIidGwRz4BJyxV_F18nmENL9g_cwsmDHh0M0dpuhyq3bUJxtlNmiiqiI-ZBRrq43DFK46pEj2DyQjBQ8aXqcTts/s400/CIMG3019.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495339398550572114" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMy9002-fXFa6g_ezg0nkWkGxLQBujyRiyzOm67poDeg7JD-VQQLDQCIidGwRz4BJyxV_F18nmENL9g_cwsmDHh0M0dpuhyq3bUJxtlNmiiqiI-ZBRrq43DFK46pEj2DyQjBQ8aXqcTts/s1600/CIMG3019.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaz49uUYWRjDSQSFqnQo8Y5hLiQI7syqQoQRbakv57FLHCDUBOm6Uvtqgu01KV-5U4pEiPar_SOUNchXmzJ0vgUT3OLKhWesRXOqxcshA3ZLvKCcvQehtJjWFIOlh__lZu3rnI1SZKbU4/s1600/CIMG3020.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaz49uUYWRjDSQSFqnQo8Y5hLiQI7syqQoQRbakv57FLHCDUBOm6Uvtqgu01KV-5U4pEiPar_SOUNchXmzJ0vgUT3OLKhWesRXOqxcshA3ZLvKCcvQehtJjWFIOlh__lZu3rnI1SZKbU4/s400/CIMG3020.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495339386917138146" /></a><br /><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-39581244011523776972010-07-08T12:11:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:21:22.394-07:00British Library--July 8, 2010<div>On July 8, we visited the <a href="http://www.bl.uk/">British Library</a>, the copyright deposit library for everything published in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The British library's collection is approximately 170 million items and takes up somewhere between 800 and 900 miles of linear shelving. The collection expands to fill an additional 8 miles of shelves every year. Approximately 35 million of those items reside in the London location. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiwEwW8BL89Tiw22h6gGHtJEIZ9uZRfNfN3Pb_RweweBqChxz8q7yr9QTbsTEeODZf21GNMOXeGmj1d6MMVcRgbgQDHixJXq1O72YeqAM9NlcAJdqscIusXgIgksHC4Ys19LBan57lzU/s1600/CIMG2967.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiwEwW8BL89Tiw22h6gGHtJEIZ9uZRfNfN3Pb_RweweBqChxz8q7yr9QTbsTEeODZf21GNMOXeGmj1d6MMVcRgbgQDHixJXq1O72YeqAM9NlcAJdqscIusXgIgksHC4Ys19LBan57lzU/s400/CIMG2967.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494828549883810562" /></a><div><br /></div><div>The London location was designed by Professor Sir Colin St. John Wilson. It was intended to resemble a navy ship. The building opened in 1997. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiwEwW8BL89Tiw22h6gGHtJEIZ9uZRfNfN3Pb_RweweBqChxz8q7yr9QTbsTEeODZf21GNMOXeGmj1d6MMVcRgbgQDHixJXq1O72YeqAM9NlcAJdqscIusXgIgksHC4Ys19LBan57lzU/s1600/CIMG2967.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHATZ3vrhtu6UdTIdzR9XPdtg8K0O9_ef-wnTUi6d4SCWUHLyemo0zbS26ND3IYfGb1I1_sn0QOD8vXXrWP5tJSinxZ7gEdHujp0KaDYITylAiSzJu3n5aVkU_gP_JnwHCqyY9gfP308/s1600/CIMG2940.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHATZ3vrhtu6UdTIdzR9XPdtg8K0O9_ef-wnTUi6d4SCWUHLyemo0zbS26ND3IYfGb1I1_sn0QOD8vXXrWP5tJSinxZ7gEdHujp0KaDYITylAiSzJu3n5aVkU_gP_JnwHCqyY9gfP308/s400/CIMG2940.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494828543681484162" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The library complex takes up a complete city block near St. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pancras</span></span> Train Station and features the largest subterranean tower in Europe. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHATZ3vrhtu6UdTIdzR9XPdtg8K0O9_ef-wnTUi6d4SCWUHLyemo0zbS26ND3IYfGb1I1_sn0QOD8vXXrWP5tJSinxZ7gEdHujp0KaDYITylAiSzJu3n5aVkU_gP_JnwHCqyY9gfP308/s1600/CIMG2940.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCOxJg4IYftX3iGuDq_DmrppNbY9XUviyaEEMNVyzyhsBflMFsRBWjo3poigWOQkyzuLzNF01F_iVTUgondw39hDoLS70_Sfz2UeExUwfkO02PaDXKKoMcHCNYcdNb8ZzjrCg6zf0Vps/s1600/CIMG2941.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCOxJg4IYftX3iGuDq_DmrppNbY9XUviyaEEMNVyzyhsBflMFsRBWjo3poigWOQkyzuLzNF01F_iVTUgondw39hDoLS70_Sfz2UeExUwfkO02PaDXKKoMcHCNYcdNb8ZzjrCg6zf0Vps/s400/CIMG2941.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494828064082667778" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As our tour guide described it to us, the purpose of the British Library (as defined by statute) is to 1) acquire published output of the nation, 2) keep that output forever, and 3) make that output available to the public within one month of its publication. It also serves in a leadership capacity for library and information science in the UK. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCOxJg4IYftX3iGuDq_DmrppNbY9XUviyaEEMNVyzyhsBflMFsRBWjo3poigWOQkyzuLzNF01F_iVTUgondw39hDoLS70_Sfz2UeExUwfkO02PaDXKKoMcHCNYcdNb8ZzjrCg6zf0Vps/s1600/CIMG2941.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfA9Kd8ffmySe5XH38jWFfDWfLyf8XBW_gAxYp0A-sse02R3sk4DJeRHJa3C1vSzm_PdTa8l0ozrDkin3iG8mAqgNsrnTZJ9LlMEvgKJmwl58ZAW2kdiVhzlPAmk_Wb0w6jgfM6OItdXU/s1600/CIMG2942.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfA9Kd8ffmySe5XH38jWFfDWfLyf8XBW_gAxYp0A-sse02R3sk4DJeRHJa3C1vSzm_PdTa8l0ozrDkin3iG8mAqgNsrnTZJ9LlMEvgKJmwl58ZAW2kdiVhzlPAmk_Wb0w6jgfM6OItdXU/s400/CIMG2942.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494828051569242402" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfA9Kd8ffmySe5XH38jWFfDWfLyf8XBW_gAxYp0A-sse02R3sk4DJeRHJa3C1vSzm_PdTa8l0ozrDkin3iG8mAqgNsrnTZJ9LlMEvgKJmwl58ZAW2kdiVhzlPAmk_Wb0w6jgfM6OItdXU/s1600/CIMG2942.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVIDyEDQALpDCYUVVXMeEwFlqZFyeVHtiwCTLqXYgJrLBODu4UynY4L2KVAP6oTVJkilIWRaH7vGAjK7iC5jUoYJi1Axbkjaq3p9tYn0HTb-w_vfOWKaldjD0Yu8V8983f5DzqkTCyzM/s1600/CIMG2944.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVIDyEDQALpDCYUVVXMeEwFlqZFyeVHtiwCTLqXYgJrLBODu4UynY4L2KVAP6oTVJkilIWRaH7vGAjK7iC5jUoYJi1Axbkjaq3p9tYn0HTb-w_vfOWKaldjD0Yu8V8983f5DzqkTCyzM/s400/CIMG2944.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494828046728099810" /></a></div><div>The library is a beautiful and interesting building to explore. It has many attractive touches such as this giant sculpture of a medieval library book, complete with ball and chain. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVIDyEDQALpDCYUVVXMeEwFlqZFyeVHtiwCTLqXYgJrLBODu4UynY4L2KVAP6oTVJkilIWRaH7vGAjK7iC5jUoYJi1Axbkjaq3p9tYn0HTb-w_vfOWKaldjD0Yu8V8983f5DzqkTCyzM/s1600/CIMG2944.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NtS5TPIkANQGMhHlJ6foz7gSoEERZdMGJixcio0dg313y_UUnUwx96E1Q5kXcieWrFgLpamW-ZMvKFSQ3gOotCfZjEK61_HBHQanYkE3Z1oJrKv805hpAs1q-KyOQJ3FU5Cfz9HY42s/s1600/CIMG2946.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NtS5TPIkANQGMhHlJ6foz7gSoEERZdMGJixcio0dg313y_UUnUwx96E1Q5kXcieWrFgLpamW-ZMvKFSQ3gOotCfZjEK61_HBHQanYkE3Z1oJrKv805hpAs1q-KyOQJ3FU5Cfz9HY42s/s400/CIMG2946.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494828037837203090" /></a></div><div>These touch screen <a href="http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/virtualbooks/index.html">"Turning the Pages" </a>kiosks are available throughout the library. They allow the user to flip through rare books from the library's collection. I looked at Jane Austen's <i>The History of England</i> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">juvenilia</span></span>) and Henry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">VIII's</span></span> Psalter. I particularly enjoyed the optional audio commentary about points of interest in the items. I think these kiosks are a great way to provide access to digital collections to the public. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NtS5TPIkANQGMhHlJ6foz7gSoEERZdMGJixcio0dg313y_UUnUwx96E1Q5kXcieWrFgLpamW-ZMvKFSQ3gOotCfZjEK61_HBHQanYkE3Z1oJrKv805hpAs1q-KyOQJ3FU5Cfz9HY42s/s1600/CIMG2946.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5k2BcgxkApCCAZuce1cHvpHs9wvqiWj0BkCc7MC71OdPssskHB6KTY_hsZu5r1uWzz1ZrkH_mkMYJGw14sRs-m-qSisIP-7vKtmOIUQgoKabyeotMVprwjlaGSAawe_ji7JK8vqYDLg/s1600/CIMG2947.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5k2BcgxkApCCAZuce1cHvpHs9wvqiWj0BkCc7MC71OdPssskHB6KTY_hsZu5r1uWzz1ZrkH_mkMYJGw14sRs-m-qSisIP-7vKtmOIUQgoKabyeotMVprwjlaGSAawe_ji7JK8vqYDLg/s400/CIMG2947.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494828028111705682" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5k2BcgxkApCCAZuce1cHvpHs9wvqiWj0BkCc7MC71OdPssskHB6KTY_hsZu5r1uWzz1ZrkH_mkMYJGw14sRs-m-qSisIP-7vKtmOIUQgoKabyeotMVprwjlaGSAawe_ji7JK8vqYDLg/s1600/CIMG2947.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApnfaaNY04tP94y5yKq5SidclOsyfxneenWZj6uhO56NZlFJGW7sJkM4y-iqXJhhPUVxakbSI-ihTibmO9cWKPFU2emFt6ZeGFOcZeHCMUoZdSffJZ37HPIYlqau2kjSS0ga1-XIa2fs/s1600/CIMG2949.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApnfaaNY04tP94y5yKq5SidclOsyfxneenWZj6uhO56NZlFJGW7sJkM4y-iqXJhhPUVxakbSI-ihTibmO9cWKPFU2emFt6ZeGFOcZeHCMUoZdSffJZ37HPIYlqau2kjSS0ga1-XIa2fs/s400/CIMG2949.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494827226034427794" /></a></div><div>This is a model of the library building. Its ship-like shape is much more apparent when looking at the model. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApnfaaNY04tP94y5yKq5SidclOsyfxneenWZj6uhO56NZlFJGW7sJkM4y-iqXJhhPUVxakbSI-ihTibmO9cWKPFU2emFt6ZeGFOcZeHCMUoZdSffJZ37HPIYlqau2kjSS0ga1-XIa2fs/s1600/CIMG2949.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86LvDuVNZuRS6eQ1wwb1lF2YqMmAcP5wkI7_8FKQCZvYqt0Tw4DmjvJe8G4VcZqHa0J-KC-jK8VUYqSsN58oI6Kl5xuh8wikcHF9iYOgYJRMszocsVJZCpv8UxELttl20f7k7sW4rKy4/s1600/CIMG2952.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86LvDuVNZuRS6eQ1wwb1lF2YqMmAcP5wkI7_8FKQCZvYqt0Tw4DmjvJe8G4VcZqHa0J-KC-jK8VUYqSsN58oI6Kl5xuh8wikcHF9iYOgYJRMszocsVJZCpv8UxELttl20f7k7sW4rKy4/s400/CIMG2952.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494827217516586786" /></a></div><div>Most of the London collection is stored in the underground stacks (shown in the model above). This storage area is kept at approximately 17 degrees Celsius and 50% humidity. These conditions are an attempt to find a balance between what is best for the books and what is comfortable for the people who work in the area. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86LvDuVNZuRS6eQ1wwb1lF2YqMmAcP5wkI7_8FKQCZvYqt0Tw4DmjvJe8G4VcZqHa0J-KC-jK8VUYqSsN58oI6Kl5xuh8wikcHF9iYOgYJRMszocsVJZCpv8UxELttl20f7k7sW4rKy4/s1600/CIMG2952.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_P35SP0eonmPR2Xq7-BqXFj9sTWGz0CrDF0jtVr-zWHdFxqPFbYHxEHzp-ZUjF082hXMzByyGlnJf7x2MW1HrDdgQIPzoUa57m7v-eg55GZD-FNlDwvTFFC2bBMuujR2MtbkKyENraI/s1600/CIMG2953.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_P35SP0eonmPR2Xq7-BqXFj9sTWGz0CrDF0jtVr-zWHdFxqPFbYHxEHzp-ZUjF082hXMzByyGlnJf7x2MW1HrDdgQIPzoUa57m7v-eg55GZD-FNlDwvTFFC2bBMuujR2MtbkKyENraI/s400/CIMG2953.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494827213263470114" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_P35SP0eonmPR2Xq7-BqXFj9sTWGz0CrDF0jtVr-zWHdFxqPFbYHxEHzp-ZUjF082hXMzByyGlnJf7x2MW1HrDdgQIPzoUa57m7v-eg55GZD-FNlDwvTFFC2bBMuujR2MtbkKyENraI/s1600/CIMG2953.jpg"></a>The stacks are closed to the public and items are delivered from the stacks to the reading rooms by means of an Automated Book Retrieval System. The reader requests an item through an electronic system. These photos show a dispatch room that is part of the system.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44SeuhLVxizKaHrVQh-KZaNJPdfdgUCvkz2xe8mbkBoRqalks9KFJAUrKd-yngMQ9m-SY0pI841vuhjoOI_3EYZxYyMBkAgmnPZ9SiSbkK8OxRf-ypTARuocgStqJdAoOqmRvw9_LBNg/s1600/CIMG2954.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44SeuhLVxizKaHrVQh-KZaNJPdfdgUCvkz2xe8mbkBoRqalks9KFJAUrKd-yngMQ9m-SY0pI841vuhjoOI_3EYZxYyMBkAgmnPZ9SiSbkK8OxRf-ypTARuocgStqJdAoOqmRvw9_LBNg/s400/CIMG2954.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494827205177253538" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The request generates 2 printed slips. A Library Assistant locates the requested item in the stacks. One slip is left in the item's spot on the shelf and the other is placed in the item. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">barcode</span></span> on the book slip is scanned and placed in a bin on the mechanical book handling system. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">barcode</span></span> on the bin is also scanned. The item and bin are checked by optical scanners throughout the journey to their final destination. </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfNvZYADFZCuHpOvrY2ULU6POMVT5wbYQCb1Wrs_CuICovyvMWgmIx2fvoV_lUlm8WecKNy06ZV3Exyi0U2LGuXoxds8N1NlVX0awSZMfQpg0edKYfQQWGvAb5jrZnVT2khiYu3NAfKU/s1600/CIMG2955.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfNvZYADFZCuHpOvrY2ULU6POMVT5wbYQCb1Wrs_CuICovyvMWgmIx2fvoV_lUlm8WecKNy06ZV3Exyi0U2LGuXoxds8N1NlVX0awSZMfQpg0edKYfQQWGvAb5jrZnVT2khiYu3NAfKU/s400/CIMG2955.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494827188870050274" /></a></div><div>The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ABRS</span></span> is remarkably efficient and runs smoothly. It includes about 1.25 miles of rolling track and has over 22,000 possible routs. The computer system monitors traffic and congestion and can reroute items in order move them more quickly. The goal is for items to arrive within one hour and 10 minutes of the reader's request. The last system breakdown <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">occurred</span> in November of 2007. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfNvZYADFZCuHpOvrY2ULU6POMVT5wbYQCb1Wrs_CuICovyvMWgmIx2fvoV_lUlm8WecKNy06ZV3Exyi0U2LGuXoxds8N1NlVX0awSZMfQpg0edKYfQQWGvAb5jrZnVT2khiYu3NAfKU/s1600/CIMG2955.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhIk8EOl2Ui9m-EhNJmtzCGUMB_pZLPu0B64irgPXo09is7lhzn9DnY5dNPR8uDzRPYGOo3dAiGJvUWSSNfzAcg19wWXNqPrG0FXJpswD4X3zFU6UrpX-vVlSLf_QQ0oQO6w6YxjJV64/s1600/CIMG2956.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhIk8EOl2Ui9m-EhNJmtzCGUMB_pZLPu0B64irgPXo09is7lhzn9DnY5dNPR8uDzRPYGOo3dAiGJvUWSSNfzAcg19wWXNqPrG0FXJpswD4X3zFU6UrpX-vVlSLf_QQ0oQO6w6YxjJV64/s400/CIMG2956.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494826218028977106" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhIk8EOl2Ui9m-EhNJmtzCGUMB_pZLPu0B64irgPXo09is7lhzn9DnY5dNPR8uDzRPYGOo3dAiGJvUWSSNfzAcg19wWXNqPrG0FXJpswD4X3zFU6UrpX-vVlSLf_QQ0oQO6w6YxjJV64/s1600/CIMG2956.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSO5cRUJVksUYsSKBnyXNqQ7fYJfVAOZQ2EhE2SkSioYUGG7C0hrXMLGmxkOER74lfvmumu2a3qdLkw7Pzd-VTL3ypU3Ajojoz_sPPvIsqeLTiQHp2En9ufn_2_cpdDqLdtjCr1J3fHA/s1600/CIMG2958.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSO5cRUJVksUYsSKBnyXNqQ7fYJfVAOZQ2EhE2SkSioYUGG7C0hrXMLGmxkOER74lfvmumu2a3qdLkw7Pzd-VTL3ypU3Ajojoz_sPPvIsqeLTiQHp2En9ufn_2_cpdDqLdtjCr1J3fHA/s400/CIMG2958.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494826211924360546" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSO5cRUJVksUYsSKBnyXNqQ7fYJfVAOZQ2EhE2SkSioYUGG7C0hrXMLGmxkOER74lfvmumu2a3qdLkw7Pzd-VTL3ypU3Ajojoz_sPPvIsqeLTiQHp2En9ufn_2_cpdDqLdtjCr1J3fHA/s1600/CIMG2958.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzo8p0kTIUoNghPRG0DSRR3XhtDdWgamgvQ2U7-ga1i19A07_QjYyqG7CJtdUT8hnERwTxj5Wxer0Qikk_UMHosGxXQXbcNIKn3xpyPdJlCl0tElko7rzmmDUNsKOO-ygz1gdglYAEV8/s1600/CIMG2960.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzo8p0kTIUoNghPRG0DSRR3XhtDdWgamgvQ2U7-ga1i19A07_QjYyqG7CJtdUT8hnERwTxj5Wxer0Qikk_UMHosGxXQXbcNIKn3xpyPdJlCl0tElko7rzmmDUNsKOO-ygz1gdglYAEV8/s400/CIMG2960.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494826202287241122" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzo8p0kTIUoNghPRG0DSRR3XhtDdWgamgvQ2U7-ga1i19A07_QjYyqG7CJtdUT8hnERwTxj5Wxer0Qikk_UMHosGxXQXbcNIKn3xpyPdJlCl0tElko7rzmmDUNsKOO-ygz1gdglYAEV8/s1600/CIMG2960.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fbfPnLP2ydjXRgeakzfegNiRnTXfL89nrYwfg71NCJo92BMs5MkwvKRJAXwxKr49thH07nL4YuWm_pY9m9PY_HuITLL7jLwc_rIFpA7uK_1ySj2i1f2NCWRY91kJpj4YNXqZKCSVUjA/s1600/CIMG2961.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fbfPnLP2ydjXRgeakzfegNiRnTXfL89nrYwfg71NCJo92BMs5MkwvKRJAXwxKr49thH07nL4YuWm_pY9m9PY_HuITLL7jLwc_rIFpA7uK_1ySj2i1f2NCWRY91kJpj4YNXqZKCSVUjA/s400/CIMG2961.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494826194270357538" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelprestype/prbooks/georgeiiicoll/george3kingslibrary.html">King's Library</a> is a collection of books donated by George III. One of the conditions of the donation was that it always be displayed to the public. In order to achieve this, the books are displayed in a glass tower in the middle of the library. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fbfPnLP2ydjXRgeakzfegNiRnTXfL89nrYwfg71NCJo92BMs5MkwvKRJAXwxKr49thH07nL4YuWm_pY9m9PY_HuITLL7jLwc_rIFpA7uK_1ySj2i1f2NCWRY91kJpj4YNXqZKCSVUjA/s1600/CIMG2961.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVOHsLXlBGaW5QcrzjuDGjlVTuesBNHKib8y2JEW7iryv1yZ8t1EF7dMYgFhOrXsJEyq7lleP4T-8FawXLfQV8VFeV26qrhP-NxyGttCST7Iq0KHyOIFMphrqnTa0EfdsmbPf9AMh-jY/s1600/CIMG2964.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVOHsLXlBGaW5QcrzjuDGjlVTuesBNHKib8y2JEW7iryv1yZ8t1EF7dMYgFhOrXsJEyq7lleP4T-8FawXLfQV8VFeV26qrhP-NxyGttCST7Iq0KHyOIFMphrqnTa0EfdsmbPf9AMh-jY/s400/CIMG2964.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494826185316295730" /></a><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-45267954324275218332010-07-08T12:09:00.000-07:002010-07-13T02:49:51.432-07:00Charles Dickens Museum--July 7,2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhrOO40PKgOUDvNIUuawP5Skfe05ccuhpHxCa91y-XrAWgPxGJZmaMc9E8djm2IpK8vbrMCDYVA2L3fgSXwi3W3E0m9MoaWtfob-abEGIvKOsbdmt3xoz18ubYLnTbJnZCo-WkQe5Lfs/s1600/CIMG2898.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhrOO40PKgOUDvNIUuawP5Skfe05ccuhpHxCa91y-XrAWgPxGJZmaMc9E8djm2IpK8vbrMCDYVA2L3fgSXwi3W3E0m9MoaWtfob-abEGIvKOsbdmt3xoz18ubYLnTbJnZCo-WkQe5Lfs/s400/CIMG2898.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493319001160465714" /></a><div><div><br /></div><div>Charles Dickens and his young family lived at this house on Doughty street from 1837 to 183. Dickens wrote some of his well known early works, including <i>Pickwick Papers</i> and <i>Oliver Twist</i> while living in this house. </div><div><br /></div><div>The house has been furnished to resemble how it would have looked during Dickens' lifetime. Many personal items and pieces of furniture owned by Dickens are included.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is a small library downstairs in what was originally a kitchen. The collection includes copies of different editions of Dickens' works as well as first and rare editions. As an example, over a hundred different editions of <i>Oliver Twist</i> are displayed. Only a small portion of the museum's collection is on view. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The museum is operated by <a href="http://www.dickensfellowship.org/">The Dickens Fellowship</a>, an international organization dedicated to furthering interest and enthusiasm in Dickens life and works. For more information, please see the website for the <a href="http://www.dickensmuseum.com/">Charles Dickens Museum</a>.</div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizVneYAB8e4AMfllf9JN-HGlMKF5GKpYN1dXxv5rPWEHBWpAwCyBuTXv748NLxcS6vqiUoPg_5AqR-WK7zgU7mS2OD7cwGmklGTmRjB53d2OkfvBSMTZJ4-Ql5IutTNsL4MayMcaWBcGo/s1600/CIMG2887.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizVneYAB8e4AMfllf9JN-HGlMKF5GKpYN1dXxv5rPWEHBWpAwCyBuTXv748NLxcS6vqiUoPg_5AqR-WK7zgU7mS2OD7cwGmklGTmRjB53d2OkfvBSMTZJ4-Ql5IutTNsL4MayMcaWBcGo/s400/CIMG2887.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493315871959013506" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TdNEkD_KZGhjUhZ-jFgK2hRVEAt6k_Jh5a5s43otw06qQ2S6mdkPX3NRYQgJjxqWG_kxBfVjC66aRlFmGqIo2PiIyvKZDF_wc_El7z_DJSb6_IZh3RRR6jtraM_v5FxmA9WNDnO97ZI/s400/CIMG2889.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493324834201209490" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div></div></span></span></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-64134233779222546452010-07-08T12:08:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:20:03.388-07:00British Museum Libraries--July 7, 2010<div>On July 7, we visited the <a href="http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/libraries_and_archives.aspx">Paul <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Hamlyn</span></span> Library and the Central Library</a> at the British Museum. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL8IvCrPoTyulh7mtqK8Y_n9pQLe2VAl49hJUwIhvmXdZuD29U1sN7iqwgkUFkTToxo_7xeH4NLlFCxTaDBiEiG4DKXZbkCZu8ELmbqWxGNjJC-hKVv_MnkriCJ8UCpevKiNuyn6Qq0w/s1600/CIMG2815.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL8IvCrPoTyulh7mtqK8Y_n9pQLe2VAl49hJUwIhvmXdZuD29U1sN7iqwgkUFkTToxo_7xeH4NLlFCxTaDBiEiG4DKXZbkCZu8ELmbqWxGNjJC-hKVv_MnkriCJ8UCpevKiNuyn6Qq0w/s400/CIMG2815.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494629307824138242" /></a><div><br /></div><div>The Paul <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hamlyn</span></span> Library is a reference library that is open to any visitor of the British Museum. The public space is one room (shown below). It includes approximately 25,000 volumes on topics related to the museum including archeology, art history, anthropology, history, and museum studies. The reading room has public computers that provide access to the library's catalog, electronic resources, and specially selected web links. No general <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Internet</span> access is provided. The library also includes a children's area and a selection of resources for teachers. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL8IvCrPoTyulh7mtqK8Y_n9pQLe2VAl49hJUwIhvmXdZuD29U1sN7iqwgkUFkTToxo_7xeH4NLlFCxTaDBiEiG4DKXZbkCZu8ELmbqWxGNjJC-hKVv_MnkriCJ8UCpevKiNuyn6Qq0w/s1600/CIMG2815.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPB0YPHWiTUbGdrnblLE_Q1ED4AAyZsCj9BLulFfgDnzQnW4MIoRbD4OqbhGEsdOmej_vRJze-B1V24ONTq7OPk4-h3ou6hmW6pYlYRl-xU3m9VKy-yvOae2zt0lstfoJxVICNFkpCQ8/s1600/CIMG2911.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPB0YPHWiTUbGdrnblLE_Q1ED4AAyZsCj9BLulFfgDnzQnW4MIoRbD4OqbhGEsdOmej_vRJze-B1V24ONTq7OPk4-h3ou6hmW6pYlYRl-xU3m9VKy-yvOae2zt0lstfoJxVICNFkpCQ8/s400/CIMG2911.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494629300282906530" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In order to reach the Central Library, our guide took us through a hidden door in the Enlightenment Gallery of the museum (see below). </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQg1aHfL4DgcM3CklJqa_uerrVLM5IpQHE_COm-btVXGxrWQQItTWoWjy3BQhOtAsToDZWcsY6uf6TFxAOIxAf5KILJgEK-zjHOSeCAlVwt2WVZWMOZodXJrDl1W6NHOgS_C1P-4HxLto/s1600/CIMG2909.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQg1aHfL4DgcM3CklJqa_uerrVLM5IpQHE_COm-btVXGxrWQQItTWoWjy3BQhOtAsToDZWcsY6uf6TFxAOIxAf5KILJgEK-zjHOSeCAlVwt2WVZWMOZodXJrDl1W6NHOgS_C1P-4HxLto/s400/CIMG2909.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494817193264712882" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The (locked) door is disguised to look like shelves. We had just viewed the Enlightenment Gallery before the tour and failed to notice the door. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPB0YPHWiTUbGdrnblLE_Q1ED4AAyZsCj9BLulFfgDnzQnW4MIoRbD4OqbhGEsdOmej_vRJze-B1V24ONTq7OPk4-h3ou6hmW6pYlYRl-xU3m9VKy-yvOae2zt0lstfoJxVICNFkpCQ8/s1600/CIMG2911.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VB_d7Ziqe_4SD9475pqkt1uryuLS6W9nBXIuAvucUxU1sRo-JLXZpa_AGHrxpLGnxAKP7w3WQdULBGYpd_9GHekAmm-PfhHEviwiNQw9H-qKyIhJxICQYyf_UTMnX-kJqo_-Y4j1no4/s1600/CIMG2917.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VB_d7Ziqe_4SD9475pqkt1uryuLS6W9nBXIuAvucUxU1sRo-JLXZpa_AGHrxpLGnxAKP7w3WQdULBGYpd_9GHekAmm-PfhHEviwiNQw9H-qKyIhJxICQYyf_UTMnX-kJqo_-Y4j1no4/s400/CIMG2917.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494629292243297010" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The central library is primarily a reference library for museum staff. It is available by appointment to researchers if the material they need cannot be obtained elsewhere. </div><div><br /></div><div>The collection is housed in the "long room," an area that runs the length of the <a href="http://www.britishmuseum.org/visiting/floor_plans_and_galleries/ground_floor.aspx">Enlightenment Gallery</a>. Only a small portion of the area is used by the library. The rest is used for storage by the museum. The "long room" includes the original fixtures, including an iron gallery and wooden shelving with locking glass doors. The libraries have changed locations within the museum many times and this is the first time that the "long room" has housed a library in many years. </div><div><br /></div><div>The central library collection focuses heavily on museum management. It also includes rare books, works related to the museum, and museum ephemera. As an example, the library has a collection of museum posters dating back to the 1930's. The rare books from the House of Commons Collection (displayed in the Enlightenment Gallery) are also part of the library's collection. </div><div><br /></div><div>The items in the central library collection are classified by a home-grown system based around museum departments. The items in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Hamlyn</span></span> Library are classified using Dewey. Both collections are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">searchable</span></span> by an electronic catalog. Other departmental libraries are adding their collections to this catalog as well. The library is a member of the <a href="http://www.rluk.ac.uk/">Research Libraries UK</a> consortium and participates in their union catalog. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-64400873327328447642010-07-08T12:07:00.001-07:002010-07-13T15:05:41.175-07:00Barbican Library--July 6, 2010<div>The <a href="http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/barbicanlibrary"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Barbican</span> Library</a> is a a public library located in the <a href="http://www.barbican.org.uk/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Barbican</span> Center</a> in the City of London.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-uT5d_5OUqEONOM_tydYMEdAuDokplfzE4XClxtaP24XG_39tkn0dxLRBwuiq3_yetoVgvkjLYRgL2keX3_KNyD-A1AeaQ_mG8PYgGFnsZOsUKOpbJqm8lJVvIt3dtLBr7O9FE5V2Ao/s1600/CIMG2736.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-uT5d_5OUqEONOM_tydYMEdAuDokplfzE4XClxtaP24XG_39tkn0dxLRBwuiq3_yetoVgvkjLYRgL2keX3_KNyD-A1AeaQ_mG8PYgGFnsZOsUKOpbJqm8lJVvIt3dtLBr7O9FE5V2Ao/s400/CIMG2736.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493340110992870402" /></a><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-uT5d_5OUqEONOM_tydYMEdAuDokplfzE4XClxtaP24XG_39tkn0dxLRBwuiq3_yetoVgvkjLYRgL2keX3_KNyD-A1AeaQ_mG8PYgGFnsZOsUKOpbJqm8lJVvIt3dtLBr7O9FE5V2Ao/s1600/CIMG2736.jpg"></a>The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Barbican</span> is an arts and residential complex located in the City of London. It was built on a site that was bombed during WW2. To paraphrase our tour guide, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Barbican</span> was "thought of in the 50's, planned in the 60's, designed and build in the 70's, and opened in the 80's. For a more compete history of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Barbican</span>, please see the <a href="http://www.barbican.org.uk/about-barbican/history"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Barbican's</span> History Page</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>The complex itself is slightly surreal. It is right in the heart of the City of London, yet it is strangely quiet and peaceful. The complex is a little difficult to get into from the outside world. The best way to find the library is to arrive at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Barbican</span> Underground station and follow the line of yellow bricks that winds its way through the complex. It leads directly to the main arts complex that also houses the library.</div><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-uT5d_5OUqEONOM_tydYMEdAuDokplfzE4XClxtaP24XG_39tkn0dxLRBwuiq3_yetoVgvkjLYRgL2keX3_KNyD-A1AeaQ_mG8PYgGFnsZOsUKOpbJqm8lJVvIt3dtLBr7O9FE5V2Ao/s1600/CIMG2736.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6b2vqXvs-Pq6WGC-7OAFFKbm78qKvxfHIoVGUU0gM1OzSzJ8Wr7aFgU5tLSGITHAbn_6mAwG8CxCBnuwo-QJtBsEDOjOY8y7Vc93uGSIe8QSYKflS7RHmK_HCjyrtH5ac-XQ6FiS7G8/s1600/CIMG2742.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6b2vqXvs-Pq6WGC-7OAFFKbm78qKvxfHIoVGUU0gM1OzSzJ8Wr7aFgU5tLSGITHAbn_6mAwG8CxCBnuwo-QJtBsEDOjOY8y7Vc93uGSIe8QSYKflS7RHmK_HCjyrtH5ac-XQ6FiS7G8/s400/CIMG2742.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493340102519571282" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Barbican</span> Library is the main lending library for the <a href="http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/">City of London</a>. Other libraries are located at Guildhall, Shoe Lane, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Camomile</span> Street. </div><div><br /></div><div>We were given a tour of the beautiful library by one of the librarians, John Lake. The facility is attractive and neat. In general, it appears to function very much like the public libraries I am used to in the States. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6b2vqXvs-Pq6WGC-7OAFFKbm78qKvxfHIoVGUU0gM1OzSzJ8Wr7aFgU5tLSGITHAbn_6mAwG8CxCBnuwo-QJtBsEDOjOY8y7Vc93uGSIe8QSYKflS7RHmK_HCjyrtH5ac-XQ6FiS7G8/s1600/CIMG2742.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4apV5ZGozVMU5ojoCu8MbBitPOMf2YQ_-P9aaJVxP60-se1j5AdMUu08ZDxXq6tM4Vx6LY10G4a-aTJI4fre0o-W6ea-0jJ2Flns1sUBcHBdfnPGP9BfCAdrVVC0zIXZa4CfcDjFAxw/s1600/CIMG2743.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4apV5ZGozVMU5ojoCu8MbBitPOMf2YQ_-P9aaJVxP60-se1j5AdMUu08ZDxXq6tM4Vx6LY10G4a-aTJI4fre0o-W6ea-0jJ2Flns1sUBcHBdfnPGP9BfCAdrVVC0zIXZa4CfcDjFAxw/s400/CIMG2743.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493339254877442786" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The lobby outside the library features a self check-in kiosk, access to the library catalog, and a computer with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Internet</span> access. This area is available to patrons whenever the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Barbican</span> center building is open, even if the library is closed. The self check-in kiosk (shown above) asks the user to swipe their library card and then scan items that they are returning. After the patron successfully completes these tasks, the book drop door will unlock and allow them to insert the books. The patron receives a receipt confirming that the books have been returned. </div><div><br /></div><div>The information desk is located at the front of the library and answers inquiries about the city, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Barbican</span> center, and cultural events, in addition to more traditional reference requests. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4apV5ZGozVMU5ojoCu8MbBitPOMf2YQ_-P9aaJVxP60-se1j5AdMUu08ZDxXq6tM4Vx6LY10G4a-aTJI4fre0o-W6ea-0jJ2Flns1sUBcHBdfnPGP9BfCAdrVVC0zIXZa4CfcDjFAxw/s1600/CIMG2743.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ59WEtdEtbcuoQZv1xQyijLhTiLFj5pQzOWpmRRQZrYuOWhgXlfN2xPD6qwJvbwCnLnLh_I91g4lMQNEauETjZiOSPltKUkiMs-WWB9ZjZybsNzeJz2eEkvsn-TPTUbKwaNx6VzBsx2Y/s1600/CIMG2758.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ59WEtdEtbcuoQZv1xQyijLhTiLFj5pQzOWpmRRQZrYuOWhgXlfN2xPD6qwJvbwCnLnLh_I91g4lMQNEauETjZiOSPltKUkiMs-WWB9ZjZybsNzeJz2eEkvsn-TPTUbKwaNx6VzBsx2Y/s400/CIMG2758.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493339244495750082" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The collection is organized much like a typical American public library. Non-fiction is organized by Dewey classification. Each major subject is indicated by clear signage. Books are arranged on attractive wooden shelving that gives the library a cozy feel. </div><div><br /></div><div>The space is organized to avoid long lines of shelves. Each row contains 2 or 3 sections of shelving. Shelves are arranged in such a way to create study areas and to take advantage of natural light coming in through the copious windows.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ59WEtdEtbcuoQZv1xQyijLhTiLFj5pQzOWpmRRQZrYuOWhgXlfN2xPD6qwJvbwCnLnLh_I91g4lMQNEauETjZiOSPltKUkiMs-WWB9ZjZybsNzeJz2eEkvsn-TPTUbKwaNx6VzBsx2Y/s1600/CIMG2758.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1aXhnRE6kRVLTrneoF6C0NFBU4laKZbsClInUwLAKgqGLb7ApZofC2eNnsO_-XUP6iKqgpH07BtEjbW30XAKPdS-x2fsT8aEHq1eK1_k00GL7Y3mjwI-OlgHDOitcMSDevIcEx34kUA/s1600/CIMG2766.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1aXhnRE6kRVLTrneoF6C0NFBU4laKZbsClInUwLAKgqGLb7ApZofC2eNnsO_-XUP6iKqgpH07BtEjbW30XAKPdS-x2fsT8aEHq1eK1_k00GL7Y3mjwI-OlgHDOitcMSDevIcEx34kUA/s400/CIMG2766.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493339238177119826" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Interestingly, libraries in the UK are required to restrict access to age-restricted titles. They do actively check identification and signs such as the one above are posted throughout the library. There is also a charge for checking out DVDs. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1aXhnRE6kRVLTrneoF6C0NFBU4laKZbsClInUwLAKgqGLb7ApZofC2eNnsO_-XUP6iKqgpH07BtEjbW30XAKPdS-x2fsT8aEHq1eK1_k00GL7Y3mjwI-OlgHDOitcMSDevIcEx34kUA/s1600/CIMG2766.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-Ar_apf7XPz22tUNazAcM8ZnV0qH57ONa4rZoJ6iioa6cNzt_WonDomCfCGllARHGhDMTT9NDMzsaagbwobRwpzh2_1gtJFoOnh8KI0lhPjf73NsP6j-bkQrKOgUFPDFjygIdXwduE0/s1600/CIMG2772.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-Ar_apf7XPz22tUNazAcM8ZnV0qH57ONa4rZoJ6iioa6cNzt_WonDomCfCGllARHGhDMTT9NDMzsaagbwobRwpzh2_1gtJFoOnh8KI0lhPjf73NsP6j-bkQrKOgUFPDFjygIdXwduE0/s400/CIMG2772.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493339228957550850" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The fiction shelves are arranged in "propeller" shapes. The are intended to "move people from place to place" in the library. The layout seems a little like a bookstore and it seems like it would be comfortable to meander through and browse. Comfortable seating areas are available throughout the fiction area. </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBYI45oZhvB0ukTdUHZKXvgr46apDOE3hBpd66EPjNd3GRPas9qELbQXR8SEa9B_8bGJvp3DpuBHI_IsE86KJz0C8bjVhymPQPXeHXeJZ75Ecjy93cvtWqVuLoJwitmZPb51k6BWpnz4/s1600/CIMG2810.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBYI45oZhvB0ukTdUHZKXvgr46apDOE3hBpd66EPjNd3GRPas9qELbQXR8SEa9B_8bGJvp3DpuBHI_IsE86KJz0C8bjVhymPQPXeHXeJZ75Ecjy93cvtWqVuLoJwitmZPb51k6BWpnz4/s400/CIMG2810.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493338125603173682" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Displays like the one shown above appear throughout the fiction area. Some are thematic and some relate to specific events or programs. One featured free copies of an an anthology that patrons were encouraged to take. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-Ar_apf7XPz22tUNazAcM8ZnV0qH57ONa4rZoJ6iioa6cNzt_WonDomCfCGllARHGhDMTT9NDMzsaagbwobRwpzh2_1gtJFoOnh8KI0lhPjf73NsP6j-bkQrKOgUFPDFjygIdXwduE0/s1600/CIMG2772.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNY7Q0WSUKjjDG_R59Ot3eNDOGCb8OKanwrg0wt7-DBmiT9MpfhWYJ1xIxEWFy45InYiOXIMhoTjPfgIBpwN8mexPzuRtbPVH5M4mHDXZva7nfJ2fLflBOK6_Sv9t2f1cEEtpCRnxu9Io/s1600/CIMG2781.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNY7Q0WSUKjjDG_R59Ot3eNDOGCb8OKanwrg0wt7-DBmiT9MpfhWYJ1xIxEWFy45InYiOXIMhoTjPfgIBpwN8mexPzuRtbPVH5M4mHDXZva7nfJ2fLflBOK6_Sv9t2f1cEEtpCRnxu9Io/s400/CIMG2781.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493339218435360226" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Catalog computers are in a separate area from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Internet</span> computers. The <a href="http://onlinecatalogue.cityoflondon.gov.uk/TalisPrism/">catalog</a> is also available online for patrons to use outside the library. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNY7Q0WSUKjjDG_R59Ot3eNDOGCb8OKanwrg0wt7-DBmiT9MpfhWYJ1xIxEWFy45InYiOXIMhoTjPfgIBpwN8mexPzuRtbPVH5M4mHDXZva7nfJ2fLflBOK6_Sv9t2f1cEEtpCRnxu9Io/s1600/CIMG2781.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLIYndZ_1AVpV7-a7VVWbCnvLXOdo3MMxhfLa89N_yDHWF2wrDna9dgskXzpMKabMUGI5bCITJoqMGZ5yVlstqP-WioViXARMIstZWuwd-_s4UjB6kEbN8omrkgVdomiBJyXkKgNds0M/s1600/CIMG2787.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLIYndZ_1AVpV7-a7VVWbCnvLXOdo3MMxhfLa89N_yDHWF2wrDna9dgskXzpMKabMUGI5bCITJoqMGZ5yVlstqP-WioViXARMIstZWuwd-_s4UjB6kEbN8omrkgVdomiBJyXkKgNds0M/s400/CIMG2787.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493338162875409058" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Barbican</span> Library includes a large music library. In addition to audio recordings, it features sheet music, scores, music theory, and other non-fiction works related to music. There are listening stations where patrons can preview items.</div><div><br /></div><div>Interestingly, the music library has created its own <a href="http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/barbicansongindex/">Song Index</a> to help users find specific songs in the large collection of sheet music anthologies. </div><div><br /></div><div>By law, libraries in the UK may not lend out new audio recordings until they have been publicly released for three months. The music library makes these titles available at an in-house listening station until they are able to be checked out. </div><div><br /></div><div>Audio recordings are organized in a unique way that goes beyond broad genre categories. For example, patrons can browse by the gender of the artist. They can also browse by by very specific categories and sub-genres. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLIYndZ_1AVpV7-a7VVWbCnvLXOdo3MMxhfLa89N_yDHWF2wrDna9dgskXzpMKabMUGI5bCITJoqMGZ5yVlstqP-WioViXARMIstZWuwd-_s4UjB6kEbN8omrkgVdomiBJyXkKgNds0M/s1600/CIMG2787.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqvXFQzhffYj8BaYK_tXf0eE69IWGWxjwjSn_5KJAdFW1F5poIw5IuiA9Q96QRTV3Xk3pFOUN16U37KfbUV2iRXyFbL2C_a5TL-XLOgp4q_McFkLsveN15fJMsfOdT7tGVtDOPhNSIy28/s1600/CIMG2790.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqvXFQzhffYj8BaYK_tXf0eE69IWGWxjwjSn_5KJAdFW1F5poIw5IuiA9Q96QRTV3Xk3pFOUN16U37KfbUV2iRXyFbL2C_a5TL-XLOgp4q_McFkLsveN15fJMsfOdT7tGVtDOPhNSIy28/s400/CIMG2790.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493338156283027666" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqvXFQzhffYj8BaYK_tXf0eE69IWGWxjwjSn_5KJAdFW1F5poIw5IuiA9Q96QRTV3Xk3pFOUN16U37KfbUV2iRXyFbL2C_a5TL-XLOgp4q_McFkLsveN15fJMsfOdT7tGVtDOPhNSIy28/s1600/CIMG2790.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcOYT3sIMaCtfhHGHcmDu1IVxh0PCKeww-ah7404unfUtpP1papt_upyc8gDC1xRKIsbviazLmniTYfa6DjIezOHTAdBS_vDCdREmSJJWU-bKXpImO4DEQcKV42X1utThwZlYNJj8JHY/s1600/CIMG2801.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcOYT3sIMaCtfhHGHcmDu1IVxh0PCKeww-ah7404unfUtpP1papt_upyc8gDC1xRKIsbviazLmniTYfa6DjIezOHTAdBS_vDCdREmSJJWU-bKXpImO4DEQcKV42X1utThwZlYNJj8JHY/s400/CIMG2801.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493338148759126146" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The City of London Libraries does a <a href="http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Libraries/City_of_London_libraries/The+Barbican+Childrens+Library.htm">summer reading club</a>. The theme this year is "Space Hop."</div><div><br /></div><div>They are also affiliated with <a href="http://www.bookstart.org.uk/Home"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Bookstart</span></a>, a program that aims to provide packets of books to every baby born in the UK. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcOYT3sIMaCtfhHGHcmDu1IVxh0PCKeww-ah7404unfUtpP1papt_upyc8gDC1xRKIsbviazLmniTYfa6DjIezOHTAdBS_vDCdREmSJJWU-bKXpImO4DEQcKV42X1utThwZlYNJj8JHY/s1600/CIMG2801.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YWa_VJ-bxrvRGNBrZJLhEmruhEkMYBPtdmzPUMwI5KbFKWaMGGNpU_7zPD3lTtXuVXGEgmr_H_tBW2e3xj6kW8eMxVxo_vtmPR5AGI0U5wrC4EAtIN4Eiibl0wuQPLVGfAhXGcvdMjo/s1600/CIMG2807.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YWa_VJ-bxrvRGNBrZJLhEmruhEkMYBPtdmzPUMwI5KbFKWaMGGNpU_7zPD3lTtXuVXGEgmr_H_tBW2e3xj6kW8eMxVxo_vtmPR5AGI0U5wrC4EAtIN4Eiibl0wuQPLVGfAhXGcvdMjo/s400/CIMG2807.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493338132423652706" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YWa_VJ-bxrvRGNBrZJLhEmruhEkMYBPtdmzPUMwI5KbFKWaMGGNpU_7zPD3lTtXuVXGEgmr_H_tBW2e3xj6kW8eMxVxo_vtmPR5AGI0U5wrC4EAtIN4Eiibl0wuQPLVGfAhXGcvdMjo/s1600/CIMG2807.jpg"></a><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Barbican</span> Library is required to do a user survey every two years. In between these major surveys, they seek feedback from the friends group and through formal comment forms. They have also had great success with a process called "informal comments recording" which provides a way for staff to record informal comments and/or complaints that they hear/overhear from patrons. </div><div><br /></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-61675887382752137702010-07-06T08:34:00.000-07:002010-09-01T05:18:51.704-07:00St. Paul's Cathedral Library--July 5, 2010<div style="text-align: left;">I have an image in my mind of my perfect library. The image has changed over the years, influenced by the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Biltmore</span></span> House Library, the library in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and Harry Potter. I never thought I'd see this library in real life, but I found myself there yesterday when I walked into the St. Paul's Cathedral Library:</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuooRZTsNwu2_6PYsGhKnHZA-g-je1jYgzCDdieEf0njCs32Kw4VzmIHGuiwwB2VNg9JtGObHiYZrKRremn7axRVvjK8KlqSth0rU6E49AxzZbB4sdvxwFUYw1i_LuxKSA-HeQcwF2HFo/s1600/spc_hist_library.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuooRZTsNwu2_6PYsGhKnHZA-g-je1jYgzCDdieEf0njCs32Kw4VzmIHGuiwwB2VNg9JtGObHiYZrKRremn7axRVvjK8KlqSth0rU6E49AxzZbB4sdvxwFUYw1i_LuxKSA-HeQcwF2HFo/s400/spc_hist_library.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490927969024225202" /></a><br /><div>Our tour of the St. Paul's Library was led by the librarian, Joseph Wisdom. He brought us part way up the circular stairs that lead to dome and led us off a side exit into a hallway in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">triforium</span></span> level. We passed the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">lapadarium</span></span>, a collection of stones and fragments from previous cathedrals that have stood on the St. Paul's site. The hall felt unused and mysterious, almost as if it contained a doorway to another world. </div><div><br /></div><div>We took a side trip to view the Geometric Staircase from above. The image below shows the staircase from below, but it gives the general idea.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZJQgR7OEOQqLCPTRQbNeoFAOEZBQDhMOe2ipbcGGqQiNhk_72RrFDdaZx8Ht-9RcgrqSwHzn6sST3_vzdTwcANK9xRI8pSzzzWfCj2d8UYVXIO96mwS4iZLrpk3tmg44-knFgt7lEzs/s400/Geometric_Staircase_4191040.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491565800290282418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 324px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div>We also visited the room in the north <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">triforium</span></span> that houses Christopher Wren's <i>Great Model</i> of his original design for the Cathedral. The room was originally intended by Wren to be a library and books appear as a prominent design element in the stonework.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7zoX_1hN5xteA6E6wkAQxXmwKQZqDpsaZluXr2NVH-qRDCaYc9IE0uMXsBpaAJYFpMGyeoFlHG4xhezxJshhSLvWtMUvY-YlHsGkyip-epcMTzWoyyLXATpaiBRhMa4fRYA7H7E8RWuI/s1600/ty2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7zoX_1hN5xteA6E6wkAQxXmwKQZqDpsaZluXr2NVH-qRDCaYc9IE0uMXsBpaAJYFpMGyeoFlHG4xhezxJshhSLvWtMUvY-YlHsGkyip-epcMTzWoyyLXATpaiBRhMa4fRYA7H7E8RWuI/s400/ty2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491566570106319634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 206px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>When we entered the actual library, I was struck by the scent of old books. Faint sunlight came in through high windows. Despite the high arched ceilings, the room felt cozy and secret. It was a little like finding that secret passageway into a room forgotten by time. The lower walls are lined with floor to ceiling shelves of leather-bound books. A cozy fireplace stands at one end of the room The gallery (an afterthought in the design of the room) includes beautiful brackets designed by Jonathan Maine. The walls of the gallery are also lined with shelves. The open space of the room is filled with tables covered with books. </div><div><br /></div><div>The library is run by a librarian, a conservator, a collections manager, and an architectural archivist. The librarian was actually a member of the clergy until the mid 20<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span></span> century.</div><div><br /></div><div>The books and manuscripts from the previous cathedral library were destroyed along with the cathedral in the Great Fire of London in 1066. The present library was planned as a part of Christopher Wren's design for the new cathedral. The new collection was kick-started by a donation of 2000 books by Henry Compton, Bishop of London. </div><div><br /></div><div>The cathedral library collection is heavily focused on works of theology. It also presently collects items concerning Christopher Wren, the life of the church in the city of London, and St. Paul's alumni materials. The items are cataloged in accordance with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">AACR</span></span>. Records are imported where possible from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">OCLC</span></span> and records for unique items are cataloged as needed.</div><div><br /></div><div>The library is primarily for use by the Church. Access is granted to outside researchers who demonstrate a need for item(s) in the collection. The library is considering making the library more accessible to the public, possibly by creating a public reading room. They are currently evaluating environmental, preservation, and security concerns and are working to come up with a solution. </div><div><br /></div><div>For more information, please see <a href="http://www.stpauls.co.uk/Cathedral-History/The-Library">The St. Paul's Cathedral Library</a> website.</div><div><br /></div><div>Images courtesy of St. Paul's Cathedral Website. </div></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051449412732684995.post-61721533586824162132010-06-19T17:31:00.000-07:002010-06-19T17:38:03.429-07:00You've found it!This is the spot where I will recount my observations of and thoughts on the libraries I visit in the UK. I will begin posting around July 5, 2010. Please check back!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535077080959412788noreply@blogger.com3