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*******PLEASE NOTE: This visit is open to members of
the CILIP Rare Books and Special Collections Group only********
Visit to the John Rylands Library, Manchester -
Friday 14 August, 2pm
The CILIP RBSCG are organising a free member visit
to the John Rylands Library, Manchester, which reopened in 2007 after a
four-year period of refurbishment funded by a Heritage Lottery Grant. It
serves as the Special Collections Division of the John Rylands University
Library and houses some of the most significant books and manuscripts ever
produced. Highlights include a Gutenberg Bible, a fragment of St
John’s Gospel (considered the earliest surviving fragment of the New
Testament in any language), an impressive collection of Caxton’s
printings (including The Recuyell of the Histories of Troye, the first book to
be printed in English) and the complete publications of the Kelmscott
Press, as well as the personal papers of distinguished historical figures
such as Elizabeth Gaskell and John Wesley.
The main part of the visit will begin at 2pm. However, earlier arrivals will be
able to view the current library exhibition on Charles Darwin from 10am,
when the public galleries open.
Places are limited so please book early to avoid
disappointment. If you are interested, please fill out the booking
form on the CILIP RBSCG website
and return it to [log in to unmask]. Further
details about the event can also be found there.
***** If you are not currently a member of the CILIP Rare
Books and Special Collections Group, this is a good time to join. The Rare
Books and Special Collections Group unites librarians responsible for
collections of rare books, manuscripts and special materials, with other
interested individuals. It promotes the study and exploitation of rare
books, encourages awareness of preservation, conservation and digitisation
issues, and fosters training opportunities related to the maintenance, display
and use of collections. The RBSCG organizes regular events, including an annual
conference, workshops, and visits. All you need to do is join CILIP and
select it as one of your 2 free Special Interest Groups. Further
information can be found on our website http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/rarebooks ******
Jennifer Higham
Assistant Librarian
Lambeth Palace Library
London
SE1 7JU
Tel.: +44 (0)20 7898 1400/1267
Fax: +44 (0)20 7928 7932
http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org