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Call for Papers-Topics in Medieval Librarianship: Libraries and their
Materials
Proposed Session for 36th Annual Conference on Medieval Studies 5/01
Libraries evolved continuously throughout the Middle Ages. Yet, which
forms did this evolution take? Which influences contributed to this
process? How does this process change libraries between Late Antiquity and
the Renaissance? These questions define scholarship related to this matter.
Therefore, the panelists should be prepared to address these questions (or
others like them) in their presentations. The presentation subject can
date from any Medieval or Early Modern period. The regional focus can come
anywhere in the Medieval world including Europe, the Middle East or Asia.
(The hope in this regard is to compare different regions of the world.)
Various writing materials and the library's role in antique, medieval and
early modern society would also be welcome topics. Other suggested
subjects and topics could be considered as well pending the organizers'
approval.
Papers should be crafted as to be read in 15-20 minutes. This time limit
is to allow time for questions and discussion from the audience.
Please send your completed abstract cover sheet, computer needs form and
a 250 word abstract by September 15, 2000 to either:
David J. Duncan, Reference Librarian, Humanities
Ablah Library
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Box 68
Wichita, KS 67260-0068
Phone: (316) 978-5077
Fax: (316) 978-3048
E-Mail: duncan@twsuvm.uc.twsu.edu
Or
Brad L. Eden, Head of Cataloging
James R. Dickinson Library
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
Box 457034
Las Vegas, NV 89154-7034
Phone: (702) 895-2457
Fax: (702) 895-1078
E-Mail: beden@nevada.edu
David J. Duncan, MALS, MA
Reference Librarian, Humanities
Ablah Library
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0068
Phone: (316) 978-5077
Fax: (316) 978-3048
("...all men by nature desire to know. The reason for this can be and is
that each thing, impelled by a force provided by its own nature, inclines
towards its own perfection. Since knowledge is the ultimate perfection of
our soul, in which resides our ultimate happiness, we are all therefore by
nature subject to a desire for it....")
(Dante, "The Banquet", Book 1 Chapter 1)
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