Treasures: The Special Collections of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David


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Many of the selected volumes are extremely rare, and in some cases believed to be unique survivors. The selected volumes cover over seven hundred years of the ‘history of the book’. It is published to mark the bicentenary of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 1822-2022.







Treasures


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The history of the book through the library at the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David. The oldest institution of higher education in Wales, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David boasts a remarkable collection of rare manuscripts, early books, and illuminated volumes. Donated by various benefactors, including the university's founder Bishop Thomas Burgess, many of these artifacts are unlike any held elsewhere in the world. Treasures offers a lavishly illustrated tour through the Roderick Bowen Library's most significant holdings guided by scholars whose appreciation for the works are unrivaled. Spanning seven centuries of printing, this collection offers a unique journey through the history of the book.




Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries


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The Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries aims at recording articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic social and cultural environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation and description.




The Guardian Postgraduate Guide


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Is postgraduate study right for me? Will a second degree lead to more career opportunities? Which subject should I choose? How will I afford the fees - and my rent? Are there options for more flexible study if I want to stay in work? If you're thinking of applying to do a second degree, a PGCE, a PhD or an MBA, the chances are you've already thought of at least some of these questions, but where do you find the answers? From the team behind the perennially popular - not to mention indispensable - Guardian University Guide comes The Guardian Postgraduate Guide, packed full of useful information for everyone who's considering taking that next step on the education ladder. From detailed profiles of more than 150 universities and higher education colleges and a comprehensive list of UK funding bodies to in-depth articles on studying abroad, The Guardian Postgraduate Guide has everything you need to decide on what's best for you. It also includes a special section for overseas students, covering visa applications, the cost of living and academic differences. Whether you want to apply for a course that will boost your career prospects or simply fancy doing some part-time study to reawaken those brain cells, The Guardian Postgraduate Guide will help you make the right decision.










Library Literature


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Taking Our Pulse


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A report of an OCLC Research survey of library special collections holdings and practices at selected institutions in the United States and Canada. Numerous charts and tables summarizing responses are included. Recommendations for best practices are also provided.