**apologies for any cross-posting** I have put up a new blog posting: http://simon-tanner.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/african-manuscripts-treasure-in-danger.html Reflecting on the tragic burning of the manuscript collections in Timbuktu, Mali and some thoughts on the role for digitisation. All my best, Simon ____________________________________________ Simon Tanner Director of Digital Consultancy (KDCS) Deputy Head, Department of Digital Humanities King's College London 26-29 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RL Email: [log in to unmask] Phone: +44(0)7887-691716 (direct) Twitter: @SimonTanner DDH: www.kcl.ac.uk/ddh/ KDCS: www.kdcs.kcl.ac.uk Blog: http://simon-tanner.blogspot.co.uk