研究生英语课堂作业.ppt

Rare books Manuscripts Archives Can you recognize ? Introduction 1 Rare Books 2 Archives 3 Manuscripts 4 CONTENTS Special collections Early Books Association copies Special editions … Official Types of Records Unofficial Types of Records, Abstract Agenda Letters … Introduction 1 What is Special Collection ? Why does it need special care? A unique group of items Collections with intrinsic interest, research value, “cultural maturity”. Rare , irreplaceable , and sometimes fragile by nature, kept in separate rooms in the library，or areas not easily accessible to the general public. Include rare books, manuscripts ,and archival materials What is Special Collection ? It is up to the staff to rescue the items from the hazards of open shelving. Normally the acquisitions department keeps special collections material from purchasing，exchanging，and gifting. 4 Rare Books 2 Early Books 1 books before 1600 before 1700 England or English before 1750 Latin America before 1800 Poland before 1820 the United States 6 Books presented to the college which contain evidenced such as handwriting，signatures，or bookplates of famous and important people and those associated with the college. Association copies 2 7 Books with notes or marginalia. Special editions Limited editions 300 copies or less. First editions of significant books. Autographed books of important or local authors. 3 8 Books of esthetic value 4 Illuminated books With fore-edge painting printed on vellum With fine printing With embroidered bonding, metal or ivory binding Refers to books … with paper label … 9 Elephant folios. Miniature books (under 4 inches ) 5 Unusual size cost more than $100 have a similar auction record. with significant manuscripts ? 6 Items of local or archival interest 10 3 Archival Materials Official Types of Records 01 Charters and statutes (including by-laws and regulations) Minutes of meetings of the Board of Trustees