LHRT (Library History Round Table) RoundTable
The mission of the Library History Round Table (LHRT) is to encourage research and publication on library history and promote awareness and discussion of historical issues in librarianship.
PostRobert Darnton today-Smith College-On Books, Libraries, Digital Future-Northampton MA*4:30pm Today 3/12*
by Karen Weaver on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 11:08amPosting to LHRT-L & SHARP-L book/library history friends :
Please excuse any duplication - sharing for all who may be interestedand in the Smith College/Western MA area today --Best, KarenW
via Smith College libraries on Facebook
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"Robert Darnton to Speak on Books, Libraries, and the Digital Future"
A renowned historian and a pioneer in the study of the history of the book, Darnton's current focus is e-publishing.
PostRBMS Scholarships APPLY by 3/30**-Special Collections-ACRL Rare Books & Mss Opportunity Knocks!
by Karen Weaver on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 12:07pmDear Library History friends & colleagues:
Please help get the word out before March 30th on these OPPORTUNITIES to attend ACRL RBMS Rare Books and Manuscripts Pre-Conference this June in San Diego CA the week before ALA Annual in Anaheim.
If you are interested in Special Collections --this is for you ! Apply !
(forwarding from Diane Warner via RBMS list - Karen Weaver/ LHRT MOC)
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PostGroundbreaking of Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture Feb 22, 2012
by Karen Weaver on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 3:26pmPlease share widely ! --best , KW
Find out more about the Groundbreaking for the new building this past Feb 22nd in Washington DC watch the YouTube and webcasts available about the new museum!
Follow the new museum on social media Twitter @NMAAHC and on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/NMAAHC
A Vision for the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Lonnie Bunch, Director
PostCFP: 2/29*-UNESCO Memory of the World in Digital Age: Digitization & Preservation International Conference-Vancouver BC Canada
by Karen Weaver on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 2:07pm
PostFormer Head of Schomburg Center to Run Howard University Libraries
by Karen Weaver on Sun, 02/19/2012 - 12:31pmI had posted this over at LHRT list & StanleyK Yahoo group too...
Excerpts from the ArtsBeat Blog post of the NY Times --please excuse
any duplication
Sharing for all interested -- / Best, Karen Weaver
February 17, 2012, 4:35 PM
PostFreedom Bound: African American Women 18th-19th-Century Philadelphia-*This Sat.2/18* Stenton
by Karen Weaver on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 4:43pmFebruary is Black History Month -- support events in your community here is one in the Philadelphia metro area --visit historic Stenton if you are in the area ! -best, kw
PostCelebrate Women's History -Spring Itinerary KickOff -Book Events-Wadsworth & Wiegand -Help Support NWHM
by Karen Weaver on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 2:45am** NEWS FLASH** **Please excuse any duplication**
Dear LHRT Library History friends:
March will kick off Women's History month & we have some exciting news
to tell you about!
PostDecorated Book: Continuing a Tradition Dec. 2nd-Philadelphia
by Karen Weaver on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 10:20amPlease share this upcoming symposium with anyone who may be interested at the
Athenaeum of Philadelphia / fee $20 or free (see website) --Best regards KarenW
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http://www.philaathenaeum.org/symposium.html
Symposium Registration
"The Decorated Book : Continuing a Tradition"
The Roger W. Moss Symposium
PostPrinting Press & Latino Identity-Nov 12th Chicago Humanities Fest
by Karen Weaver on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 10:09amVia Twitter earlier today --@Chi_Humanities / kw
http://www.chicagohumanities.org/Genres/History/2011f-The-Printing-Press-and-Latino-Identity.aspx#
Chicago Humanities Festival
THE PRINTING PRESS AND LATINO IDENTITY
--- Dr. RAUL CORONADO
TICKET SCHEDULE AND PRICING:
703: Sat, Nov. 12 12:00 - 1:00 PM
General Admission: $5.00
Teachers and Students: FREE
PostLibrary Company of Philadelphia Annual Dinner Nov 7th deadline*-Union League of Philadelphia
by Karen Weaver on Sat, 11/05/2011 - 1:44pm
