scholarly journals Silesian Library in Katowice and Its Collection

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (31) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Weronika Pawłowicz
Keyword(s):  
Digital Library ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Saint Ignatius Of Loyola ◽  
Digital Version ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Ignatius Of Loyola

The Silesian Library in Katowice is a public library with a scientific profile which also performs the functions of a regional library. It was founded in 1922 as the Library of the Silesian Parliament and in 1936 became an independent institution named Józef Piłsudski Silesian Public Library. In 1952, the Library received the name Silesian Library and was proclaimed a scientific library. Today the collection of the Silesian Library counts more than 2.5 million items: books, periodicals, social life documents as well as special collections: manuscripts, old prints, cartographic materials, graphics, leaflets, music, records and films. Among them are many very valuable and a few unique ones, like Exercitia spiritualiaby Saint Ignatius of Loyola (Amacusa 1596) and Jakob en zijn Heer by Diderot (Hague 1793). A lot of items from the collection of the Silesian Library can be seen in their digital version via the Silesian Digital Library.

A people's palace opens: the new Library of Birmingham

2014 ◽  
Vol 115 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 65-67
Author(s):  
Mike Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
New Public ◽  
Official Opening

Purpose – The purpose of this report is to provide an account of the UK's new public library of Birmingham. Design/methodology/approach – Details the construction, exterior and interior design, contents and location, including special collections, and describes the official opening. Findings – A large public library building which moves away from old conceptions of libraries, accommodating a variety of functions in a striking and accessible building. Originality/value – Provides a description of the new Library of Birmingham, the largest public library in Europe.

scholarly journals James Moses. Trends in Rare Books and Documents Special Collections Management. 2013 Edition. New York: Primary Research Group, 2013. 64p. $75 (ISBN 978-1-57440-226-1).

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-80
Author(s):  
Amy Chen
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Ohio State University ◽  
State University ◽  
Collections Management ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Rare Books ◽  
The Ohio State University ◽  
The University

Trends in Rare Books and Documents Special Collections Management, 2013 edition by James Moses surveys seven special collection institutions on their current efforts to expand, secure, promote, and digitize their holdings. The contents of each profile are generated by transcribed interviews, which are summarized and presented as a case study chapter. Seven special collections are discussed, including the Boston Public Library; AbeBooks; the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Washington University of St. Louis; the Archives and Rare Books Library, University of Cincinnati; the Rare Books and Manuscript Library at The Ohio State University; and the Manuscript, Archives, and Rare . . .

scholarly journals The Origins of Centenary Collegiate Institute: A Story of Industrialization, Wealth, and Natural Resources

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 226-249
Author(s):  
Sean Graham
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Department Of State ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Rutgers University ◽  
Public Servant ◽  
University Archives ◽  
New Jersey History ◽  
Cash Award

The Paul A. Stellhorn Undergraduate Paper in New Jersey History Award was established in 2004 to honor Paul A. Stellhorn (1947-2001), a distinguished historian and public servant who worked for the New Jersey Historical Commission, the New Jersey Committee (now Council) for the Humanities, and the Newark Public Library. The Stellhorn Awards consist of a framed certificate and a modest cash award, presented at the New Jersey Historical Commission’s Annual Conference.  The Award’s sponsors are the New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance; the New Jersey Historical Commission, New Jersey Department of State; Special Collections and University Archives, Rutgers University Libraries; and the New Jersey Caucus, Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference.  The Stellhorn Award Committee members are Richard Waldron (chair), Mark Lender, and Peter Mickulas.  The advisory committee consists of Ron Becker, Karl Niederer, Elsalyn Palmisano, and Fred Pachman.  Click here for more information. The following paper was one of two 2020 winners. 

scholarly journals Exhibition Development in Auckland Libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Timothy Mark Greenslade
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Exhibition Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Physical Layout ◽  
Selection Of

<p>Throughout New Zealand’s public library sector, librarians, particularly those responsible for special collections, maintain and create exhibitions. They aim to reflect the depth and richness of our history, cultural heritage and society. Due to the immeasurable value of cultural heritage, it needs to be presented effectively, not only for aesthetic and preservation purposes, but also for the betterment of society. Therefore the objective of this study is to explore how exhibition principles are being applied to exhibition development and presentation in Auckland Libraries. This study will not only focus on the principles behind physical layout of the exhibitions, and selection of objects on display, it will also attempt to place exhibition design into a wider context. It will do this by exploring how library exhibitions reflect public policy, and how exhibition designers perceive their social and cultural responsibilities as representatives of public libraries. Herein lies the value of the proposed study; it will allow better informed practices by exploring the use of exhibition design principles, and the application of public policy in public.</p>

scholarly journals One Attempt to Create a Digital Library From Scratch

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Dewees
Keyword(s):  
Digital Library ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Local History

A description of the work engaged in creating a new subject focused digital library around architectural collections contained in the Local History and Genealogy department of a public library. The process involves using Omeka as a contextualization layer for records stored in Ohio Memory, a statewide digital library using CONTENTdm as a platform.

Brief Reviews - Regional Language Studies in Newfoundland, ed. William Kirwin. St. John’s: Department of English Language and Literature, Memorial University of Newfoundland. - Problèmes de Sémantique, rédaction par Judith McA’Nulty. Cahier de Linguistique No. 2. Montréal: Les Presses de L’Université du Québec, 1973. Pp. 252. - Odawa Language Project: Second Report, ed. Glyne L. Piggott and Jonathan Kaye. (Linguistic Series No. 1). Centre for Linguistic Studies, University of Toronto, 1973. Pp. iii + 319. - A User’s Guide to the Phonological Calculator, by P. H. Roosen-Runge and Jonathan Kaye. (Linguistic Series No. 2). Centre for Linguistic Studies, University of Toronto, 1973. Pp. 90. - A Catalog of Dictionaries: English Language, American Indian and Foreign Languages, by Jean Hamer. The Louis E. Kahn Collection. Cincinnati: Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Public Library, 1972. Pp. xi + 94. $1.95. - Annotated Bibliography of Southern American English, by James B. McMillan. Florida: U. of Miami Press, 1971. Pp. 173. - A Bibliography of the Sanskrit Texts of the Saddharmapundarikasutra, by Akira Yuyama. Canberra: Australian National U. Press, 1970. Pp. xxxv + 115. $6.10. - Principles and Methods of Contemporary Structural Linguistics, (Janua Linguarum, Series Minor, 144) by Ju. D. Apresjan. Trans. Dina B. Crockett. The Hague: Mouton, 1973. Pp. 349. - An Introduction to Generative Grammar, by Nicholas Ruwet. Trans. N. S. H. Smith. Amsterdam: North-Holland Publishing Co., 1973. (North Holland Linguistic Series, 7). Pp. xv + 372. $27.50 (cloth), $18.25 (paper).

1975 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-237
Author(s):  
J. K. Chambers
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Public Library ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Regional Language ◽  
Language Studies ◽  
North Holland Publishing ◽  
Language And Literature ◽  
Structural Linguistics ◽  
Southern American English

Public art libraries and artists and designers: a symbiotic scheme for success

1987 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
William J. Dane
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Public Art ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Early 20Th Century ◽  
Symbiotic Relationship ◽  
Art Exhibitions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Career Opportunities

The inter-relationship between art librarians and artists/designers in the public library sector in America has been a reality since the early 20th century when libraries were organized into subject departments. This specialized clientele is eclectic and ranges from novices to the most accomplished artists and includes architects, art directors, illustrators, calligraphers, craftspeople and photographers in addition to painters, sculptors and graphic artists. Materials and services in public art libraries are highly diversified and the literature of other disciplines is also readily available. The increase in art exhibitions and special collections is noted in addition to a new focus on information for career opportunities, art law and the handicapped. Current developments set the stage for the continuing symbiotic relationship between public art librarians and artists/designers into the 21st century.

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