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Apologies for cross-posting. Posted on behalf of GLAM - please respond to: [log in to unmask] GLAM (the Group for Literary Archives and Manuscripts) is a new organisation for anyone with an interest in the collecting, preservation, use and promotion of literary archives and manuscripts in Britain and Ireland. Founded in 2005, GLAM currently has over forty members. The group wishes to develop a broad and inclusive membership, and welcomes the participation of anyone working with – or interested in – literary archives and manuscripts. Membership is open to all and is free. GLAM’s aims include: Promoting awareness and raising the profile of literary collections and encouraging a collective approach to their care. Providing a support network for those with a stake in the field of literary archives and manuscripts, and encouraging cross-domain working between rare book librarians, museum curators and others working with literary collections. Supporting research and learning through partnerships with a range of audiences. Engaging in dialogue with major institutions, agencies and organisations with regard to the stewardship of literary archives and manuscripts. GLAM’s first initiative is to undertake a ground-breaking survey of collecting policy and practice in relation to literary archives and manuscripts. The fourth general meeting of the group is due to take place in September 2006. GLAM has been hailed as an ‘extremely welcome and timely initiative’ (Judith Priestman, Curator of Literary MSS at the Bodleian Library) that ‘highlights a gap in the profession which needs to be filled’ (Nia Daniel, Archivist at the National Library of Wales). GLAM is an independent organisation which is currently chaired by Chris Sheppard, Head of Special Collections at Leeds University Library. Further information can be found on GLAM’s website, which is currently under development at http://archives.li.man.ac.uk/glam. To join the group, please contact the Secretary, Fran Baker: [log in to unmask] Contact for editors: Chris Sheppard Head of Special Collections Leeds University Library E-mail: [log in to unmask] Tel: 0113 343 5518 _________________________________________________________________ Are you using the latest version of MSN Messenger? Download MSN Messenger 7.5 today! http://join.msn.com/messenger/overview