Rare Books Room: An Introduction BeginnersUpdated
Description
An introduction to the UL's Rare Books Reading Room and its collections, which include material from the first European printing presses and from the wider world up to the present day.
Target audience
- All University members (this includes colleges and departments)
- UL Readers with an interest in this field
- Further details regarding Cambridge University Library's eligibility criteria are available
Topics covered
- Using the Rare Books reading room
- Ordering rare book material
- Handling of rare books
- The reference collection
Aims
- To give an overview of the varied rare book collections held by the UL and describe how they may be accessed
- To introduce the Munby Rare Books Reading Room and how it works
Format
Demonstrations and walking tour
Notes
- To enter the University Library you must have either a current University of Cambridge ID card or a current Reader's Ticket. For more information and to apply for a Reader's Ticket, please see the Admissions webpages
- If you are not able to make any of these sessions, please contact rarebooks@lib.cam.ac.uk to arrange an alternative time, or ask any member of staff in the Rare Books Reading Room for advice.
Duration
One session of thirty minutes
Frequency
A number of times per term
Theme
Special Collections
Events available