Early medieval libraries lent books often and lending books for copying was, in fact, seen as an act of Christian charity. The books were borrowed not only by other monasteries but also by local ...

This particular medieval catalogue is not unlike a modern navigation system, with “GPS coordinates” directing readers to such works as Ambrose on the Psalms (Black A 1) and Augustine’s ...

In 2013, the libraries of Oxford and Cambridge Universities joined together to raise funds to keep the collection intact – the first time they have worked together in this way.

Virtual Library Of Medieval Manuscripts Created Date: February 17, 2009 Source: University of California - Los Angeles Summary: Employing a web application which promotes the use of computer ...

Religious upheaval was also a disruptive force for libraries. Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation resulted in the destruction and dispersal of hundreds of libraries throughout Northern Europe ...

(Editor's note: Assistant Professor of History Edward "Ned" Schoolman has been filing reports this summer about his summer sabbatical in Europe. This is Chapter 3.) Outside of the window, I could hear ...

Medieval Women: In their Own Words spans the four centuries from 1100 to 1500.This broad swathe of history is the British ...

Medieval library with chained books gets annual clean. Published. 12 January 2012. Share. close panel. Share page. Copy link. About sharing. Image caption, The library dates back to 1611.

The Medieval Library is modeled after the 512-volume Loeb Classical Library and was born from the initiative of Classics Professor Jan M. Ziolkowski.

In medieval Europe, some handcrafted books were bound with skin from an unexpected source: seals.A new analysis of ancient DNA found in medieval books from European abbeys reveals that these seals ...

This event is hosted by the Medieval Research Group as part of their Quaestio monthly showcases. About the Newberry. The Newberry, located in Chicago, is an independent research library, specializing ...

Cleaning the library may be time consuming but it is also important to keep them in the best condition possible. "Scholars come from all over the world to look at the Medieval manuscripts," Dr ...