Archives Revealed: Ancestry Workshop
As part of the Archives Revealed project “Hidden Burgh: restoring Cupar’s place at the heart of Fife”, we are holding a workshop on researching ancestry in Cupar. It is taking place in the meeting room at Cupar…
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Jean Johnstone’s artist’s books: a presentation to Special Collections staff
Recently, the staff of Special Collections were treated to a talk by local artist Jean Johnstone, who came to discuss a commissioned piece she is undertaking for and about the University Library and its Special…
The Starry Messenger: two rare books head to Wales for a day in the limelight
Last week I travelled down to Cardiff, along with two 19th century books from our collections, to take part in what promised to be a very interesting event. This brief time in Cardiff brought me into contact with some…
Upcoming lecture by Douglas Dunn: “The Writer in the Library”
The Friends of the Library are delighted that Emeritus Professor Douglas Dunn will be delivering their Autumn Lecture on Thursday, November 22 at 5.15pm in the Arts Lecture Theatre. His topic, “The Writer in the…
Reactions from an afternoon spent with members of the Kate Kennedy Fellowship
On Wednesday, 25 April 2012, Rachel Hart (Muniments Archivist and Deputy Head of Special Collections) and post-graduate placement student Ian Lumsden met with members of the Kate Kennedy Fellowship to engage first-hand…