tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40789418392626529992024-02-22T06:32:12.813+00:00Joint Library of the Hellenic & Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies LibraryThe Library is maintained jointly with the Societies for the Promotion of Hellenic and Roman Studies and in association with the Institute of Classical Studies (University of London). It contains over 130,000 volumes, 22,000 bound volumes of periodicals, thereby bringing the overall total to almost 152,000 volumes. The Library has an international reputation as one of the world’s foremost Classics libraries.Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.comBlogger237125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-84286672540666783532018-07-28T11:09:00.001+01:002018-07-28T11:09:13.172+01:00Summer closing period / Extended loan periodsToday - 28th July - is the last Saturday when we are open 10 - 4.30 until Saturday opening re-starts on September 8th. <br />
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A reminder also that we close at 6.00 pm on Friday 17th August for 2 weeks and re-open on Monday 3rd September at 9.30. <br />
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Any ordinary loan books will be issued to cover the closed period and "week loan" books can be issued over this period from Monday 13th August.Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-59612490680168649092018-06-05T13:25:00.001+01:002018-06-05T13:25:33.276+01:00Strike action affecting entry to Senate House on 6th June 2018While a planned strike by IWGB members (cleaners, security, porters and post-room staff) will be taking place on Wednesday, 6 June 2018, our Library will be open for business as usual. <br />
There will be picketing throughout the day, and we expect some disruption and noise around the perimeter of Senate House. There will be additional security guards on the front doors of both buildings checking staff and library passes. <br />Staff, students and visitors may be subject to a bag search if security deem this to be necessary. <br />The IWGB union has announced a protest in the evening from 5.30pm to 7.30pm outside Senate House and it is expected that there will be noise throughout the duration of the protest. Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-91139865971444245182018-05-22T15:12:00.002+01:002018-05-22T15:12:46.945+01:00No access into Senate House after 7.00 pm tonight 22nd May 2018The Library is open as usual, but there will be no admission to the building after 7.00 pm. Readers already in the building will be able to stay until the usual library closure time of 8.00 pm. <br />
Please address any comments about this to:<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dr Ghazwa Alwani-Starr<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Director of Property and Facilities Management<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-44432286962724996662018-05-22T11:32:00.000+01:002018-05-22T11:32:00.575+01:00Increased security today 22nd MayRandom bag searches are in place today due to increased security. <br />
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-31298228836445321692018-05-17T12:51:00.000+01:002018-05-17T12:51:17.752+01:00Library Survey - last few days - ends midnight 21st MayWe look forward to receiving your responses to our annual survey. <br />
This helps with future planning for the library.<br />
We welcome your comments / suggestions. <br />
Please take part! The link is <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/23FGHBG" target="_blank">available here</a>Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-91409571195547334892018-05-08T11:12:00.000+01:002018-05-08T11:12:14.574+01:00Library Survey 2018Please take a few moments to complete our <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/23FGHBG">annual library survey</a> which will be available until midnight on 21st May.<br />
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All replies are anonymous. A print version is also available at the Library Desk. Thank you for your time.<br />
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At the end of each term we refresh the display of book jackets from hardback books<br />
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The display is behind glass panels near the entrance to the archaeology / art room<br />
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Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-7670037779464336702018-03-16T16:56:00.000+00:002018-03-16T17:03:36.045+00:00John Casey Numismatics RoomOn 12th March the Numismatics Room in the Library was renamed in honour of John Casey (1935-2016) who has remembered the library so generously in his will. The event was held in support of the Library Fundraising campaign and an audience of invited guests, including a number of John's friends and former colleagues. The unveiling ceremony was held after an amateur dramatic event "Queen Elizabeth and the Twelve Caesars" which retold the (true!) story of the offer of coins to Queen Elizabeth I in 1561. The play was written and directed by Andrew Burnett. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVdMiK1VdGmYQYCF_9z0YeYdjb-DixfkCSsxnsZwWNOj6eYY0ipTDc5QNvN-P1Ylt1GcD9EJ8toW5beYpti_OmlpxgAmQABCFQwA-T7aXfJMQJwgC6rntfn6wIkPlgTvC6tAgRdbfiA/s1600/casey-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVdMiK1VdGmYQYCF_9z0YeYdjb-DixfkCSsxnsZwWNOj6eYY0ipTDc5QNvN-P1Ylt1GcD9EJ8toW5beYpti_OmlpxgAmQABCFQwA-T7aXfJMQJwgC6rntfn6wIkPlgTvC6tAgRdbfiA/s200/casey-room.jpg" width="200" height="44" data-original-width="316" data-original-height="69" /></a></div>
Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-87859955082442990742018-03-01T14:35:00.001+00:002018-03-01T17:41:16.820+00:00Early closure Thursday 1st March now confirmedDue to the inclement weather and possible transport difficulties it has been decided to close the Library at 7.00 pm this evening.
Unfortunately network problems have not enabled an update to be placed on our webpage.Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-83291519633899886412018-02-28T14:08:00.000+00:002018-02-28T17:13:47.762+00:00Early closure TODAY 28th FebruaryDue to the adverse weather conditions / travelling difficulties in London, the library will close at 7.00 pm this evening.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-46890868517935681612018-02-21T19:36:00.001+00:002018-02-21T19:36:43.327+00:00Library closure on Thursday 22nd FebruaryThe Institute of Classical Studies Library / Hellenic and Roman Library will be closed on Thursday 22nd February. This is because the Library staff are taking part in or supporting the University and College (UCU) Union's strike action to defend their right to a fair pension.
We are hoping to open as normal on subsequent days.
If anyone wishes to make comments, they are encouraged to request University management to resume negotiations with UCU.
More information about the strike http://www.ucu.org.uk/why-we-are-taking-action-over-USSJoint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-75848010203626563422018-02-08T15:34:00.001+00:002018-02-08T15:39:10.648+00:00Welcome to the team - two Library AssistantsThe Library is very pleased to welcome back Louise Wallace, a previous Library trainee, who has recently completed a MSc in Library Science at City University, as well as Steve Cosnett, who has been working as a casual assistant for some years. Between them they are filling the position left vacant by the previous Trainee Librarian. Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-57326755330909392382018-01-17T18:47:00.001+00:002018-01-17T18:50:06.010+00:00Congratulations & Farewell, Molly RichardsThe Library staff would like to thank Molly Richards for the time she spent with us as a trainee librarian (August 2017 - January 2018), and wish her all the best in her new post working at the Oxford English Dictionary.Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-42728496922840952072017-11-10T15:18:00.000+00:002017-11-10T15:21:06.643+00:00Foundation Day Tuesday, 21st November 2017<h2>
Foundation Day, Tuesday 21st November 2017</h2>
The library normally closes early to allow for the Foundation day ceremonies but this year the building will be closed for the entire day. There will be no access into either the North or the South Block. The Institute of Classical Studies Library / Hellenic and Roman Societies Library will be closed from Monday 6.00 p.m. until Wednesday 22nd November 9.30 am<br />
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This is on the advice of the Metropolitan Police in order to ensure a safe environment for Foundation Day guests. The Warburg Institute in Woburn Square will remain open.<br />
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We apologise for the inconvenience caused.Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-16165421255019064332017-10-18T17:23:00.001+01:002017-10-18T17:23:46.696+01:00Monsters Display in the LibraryWe've been celebrating monsters this past week at the Institute of Classical Studies. In honour of this, Deputy Librarian, Paul Jackson, has put together a display of monster-related rare books.<br />
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Why not venture down to the library to explore some of the treasures from our collection?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Map featuring sea monsters by Gerhard Mercator (see below for detail)</td></tr>
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<em>Homer's Odyssey</em>, translated by Henry Cotterill and illustrated by Patten Wilson<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Sirens, illustrated by Patten Wilson</td></tr>
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<em>Geography of Ptolemy, </em>with maps and monsters as imagined by Gerhard Mercator<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail from map by Gerhard Mercator showing a sea monster</td></tr>
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<em>Peintures antiques et inédites de vases grecs tirées de diverses collections</em>, complete with illustrations</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heracles struggling with the sea-god, Nereus by James Millingen</td></tr>
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The display also includes images and descriptions of the Sphinx; a depiction and analysis of the Centaurs battling the Lapiths on the Parthenon Frieze; two dictionaries, open to definitions for <em>monstrum </em>and <span class="greek">τέρας; images and translations of Odysseus escaping the deadly Scylla and Charybdis; Dryden's translation of Virgil's Polyphemus, the one-eyed giant, and more.</span></div>
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The display will be available to view until the end of October.</div>
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If you want more monsters in your life, don't forget to check out <a href="http://joliheroics.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/monster-books-part-1.html" target="_blank">part 1</a> and <a href="http://joliheroics.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/monster-books-part-2.html" target="_blank">part 2</a> of our monster books reading list.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The Institute of Classical Studies is holding a free public event entitled <a href="https://ics.sas.ac.uk/events/event/14237" target="_blank"><i>Why do we need monsters?</i></a></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">on Tuesday 17</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">October. In honour of this, we went on a heroic hunt for the monsters, beasts and demons hidden away in our library. The fruits of our Herculean labours can be found below - whether you’re interested in art, literature, language or history, there’s something for you. In case you missed part 1, you can find it <a href="http://joliheroics.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/monster-books-part-1.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;">Dr Lowe looks at how poets, such as Ovid and Virgil, reinvented the monsters of Greek myth to explore political, social and aesthetic developments in Rome. The monsters discussed include the Centaurs and the Minotaur in their role as hyper-masculine, brutish beast-men, and the desirable, but dangerous, Medusa. </span></b><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dr Lowe will be speaking at the <i>Why do we need Monsters? </i>event on ‘Real monsters in ancient Rome’, so why not go along to hear more?</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">This reference book details the gods, demons, angels, spirits and semi-divine heroes who feature in the bible. The entries include discussions of the name’s meaning and etymology; the individual’s role outside the bible; the individual’s role in Biblical texts; bibliographical information.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></b>Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-19779378075992160302017-10-13T09:51:00.000+01:002017-10-13T09:51:28.292+01:00Monster Books – Part 1<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Institute of Classical Studies is holding a free public event entitled <i><a href="https://ics.sas.ac.uk/events/event/14237" target="_blank">Why do we need Monsters?</a> </i></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">on Tuesday 17</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> October. To
celebrate this, we set out on our very own quest through our labyrinthine
library, hunting out the monsters, beasts and creatures lurking amidst our book
shelves. Check out the list below for the spoils (books) we’ve amassed -
whether you’re interested in art, literature, language or history, we’ve tried
to find something you might like to add to your reading list. Keep watch for
part 2 next week for more terrible tomes!</span><br />
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Wengrow looks at the production and transmission of images of monsters across
ancient societies, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and China, and explores
the relationships between image, cognition and early state formation. Professor
Wengrow will be speaking at the </span><i style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Why do we need Monsters? </i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">event on ‘What
is a monster, and do we really need them?’ so why not go along to hear more?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">This
collection of five essays explores monsters in a whole range of contexts,
covering: the representation of Polyphemus in the </span><i style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Odyssey</i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">; the depiction
of monsters, ogres and demons in Old Comedy; the liminal role of monsters,
especially in ritual contexts; the status of Talos, the bronze giant of Crete;
the role of animals and beasts in Roman religion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://catalogue.libraries.london.ac.uk/search~S7/?searchtype=t&searcharg=creature&searchscope=7&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tbeast" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Creatures of speech: lion, herding and hunting similes in the Iliad</a>, <b>Lonsdale, S. H.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;">Homer is famous for his similes, but have you
noticed how many lions there are in them?<i> </i>This book looks at such
similes in the <i>Iliad</i>, examining the recurring themes, the contexts in
which they are used, and how they relate to the surrounding narrative.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b><a href="http://catalogue.libraries.london.ac.uk/search~S7?/Xmonster&searchscope=7&SORT=D/Xmonster&searchscope=7&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBKEY=monster/1%2C26%2C26%2CB/frameset&FF=Xmonster&searchscope=7&SORT=D&3%2C3%2C" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Herakles and the sea-monster in Attic black-figure vase-painting</a><i>, </i>Ahlberg-Cornell, G</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;">In this book, Ahlberg-Cornell looks at the
depiction of Herakles fighting with a sea-monster (variously Nereus or Triton)
in over 130 black-figure vase paintings, exploring the development and
significance of this theme. Illustrations of all the vases are included.</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the vases depicting Herakles struggling with the sea-monster</td></tr>
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<b style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><i><a href="http://catalogue.libraries.london.ac.uk/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=spectacles+of+empire&searchscope=7&SORT=A&Submit.x=0&Submit.y=0" target="_blank">Spectacles of empire: monsters, martyrs, and the Book of Revelation</a>, </i>Frilingos, C. A.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;">Frilingos looks at the Book of Revelation
(including its seven-headed beast) and how it uses the spectacle and
theatricality central to Roman life to engage its audience.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://catalogue.libraries.london.ac.uk/search~S7?/tbeast/tbeast/1%2C3%2C3%2CB/frameset&FF=tbeasts+birds+and+bees+of+virgil+a+naturalists+handbook+of+the+georgics&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=-" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">The beasts, birds, and bees of Virgil : a naturalist's handbook of the Georgics</a><b style="font-style: italic;">, </b><b>Royds, T. F.</b><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;">This book surveys the animals – from horses and
goats to gadflies and weevils - of Virgil’s <i>Georgics</i>.</span></b></div>
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<br />Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-65025795366095125332017-09-22T11:58:00.000+01:002017-09-22T11:58:42.731+01:00Library Lobby Renovations 3!We have some exciting news - the lobby renovations are almost complete.<br />
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We are due to return to the main entrance on the 3rd floor this Monday (25th September).<br />
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The library will be open as usual on Monday. However, since library equipment will be being moved throughout the day, there may be some disruption. We apologise in advance for this and thank you for your patience.<br />
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We will have some photos of our new lobby to share with you soon!<br />
The Library TeamJoint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-30434763133794614432017-09-13T12:14:00.001+01:002017-09-13T12:14:57.875+01:00Library FilmingOur beloved library is taking on a starring role in a promotional film for the Hellenic and Roman Library appeal. The film will give a flavour of the library's collection and how it's used, and aims to raise funds to ensure the library continues to be an accessible, world-class research facility.<br />
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The filming will take place this Friday and Saturday (15th - 16th September).<br />
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The library will be open as usual while the filming takes place.<br />
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We want to show the library in all its functional glory and so if you happen to be using the library on these days, you may appear in the background (as an extra, if you will!). Anyone who features more prominently will be asked to complete a Contributor Release Form.<br />
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If you would prefer not to appear in the film, please speak to a member of staff or filming crew.<br />
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Finally, while we will try to keep disruption to a minimum, we apologise in advance for any inconvenience the filming causes.Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-32867261858140292482017-08-07T13:00:00.000+01:002017-08-07T13:00:02.357+01:00Plea for Locker Keys<div style="text-align: justify;">
The recent building work, and subsequent removal of some lockers to a different part of the library, has made us realise just how many of our lockers no longer have their keys - 32 in total!</div>
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We're consequently sending out a plea for our readers to check their bags and pockets to see if they've accidentally walked off with any of the keys after emptying the lockers. It's very easily done, so if you do find a key of ours we would be very grateful to have it back (no questions asked!)</div>
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If we don't get the keys back, then there is considerable cost involved in not only changing the locks and having new keys cut, but also paying for the labour to get both of those things done! It could easily work out to over £500, which, of course, we would much rather spend on books (or something similarly beneficial for the library.)</div>
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Locker numbers <b>6, 10, 13, 20, 28, 49</b> and <b>56</b> all had personal items in when they were cleared out for the move, so if you used any of those, and would like to return the keys at the same time as picking up your belongings, that would be wonderful.</div>
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The other numbers we are missing are:<br />
5<br />
11<br />
16<br />
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19<br />
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31<br />
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Thank you in advance for all your help!<br />
The Library TeamJoint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-59415637868742524402017-08-01T16:58:00.002+01:002017-08-01T17:03:10.638+01:00Library Lobby Renovations 2!<div style="text-align: justify;">
As you will be aware if you've come to the library today, the lobby renovations have now begun and we have crowded our office into the Numismatics Room. Thank you to everyone who has borne with us as we try to get sorted (despite on-going technical malfunctions with computers, printers and telephones!), especially if you've had to go back and forth between Numismatics and the lobby due to a shortage of lockers.</div>
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On that note, however, we have good news!<br />
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The building contractors have confirmed to us that <i>part </i>of the lobby will be accessible during the renovation. This means that lifts <b>will </b>still go to the third floor, and the lockers will be placed there as a barrier, so they will still be available to use (provided they have keys - but that is another blog post to come!)<br />
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However, you will still have to enter the library through the Numismatics Room because the main doors will definitely be out of bounds. This means that when you exit the lift you should turn right (towards the Ladies' toilets - which should also still be useable!), go through the doors to the staircase, and straight across as if you were heading to Room 349. Then the route is as originally outlined on the new plan we drew up (copies of which are available at the library desk), but there will also be arrows on the wall.<br />
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Currently we can confirm that if the lockers in the main lobby are accessible in the morning then they will be for the rest of the day (i.e. nothing will be moved or emptied, and you will be able to collect your belongings at the end of the day). However, if there is some part of the works taking place that mean it is unsafe for the main lobby to be accessed, or equipment is being moved in, we ask that you would please bear with us, and come up via the stairs as originally outlined. Unfortunately we have no way of knowing when this might happen, but will send out notices if we hear of anything.<br />
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We have also just found out that, because of the lobby closure, the UCL post will have to be delivered via the library. This will involve two large cages of post coming through Numismatics, History, and Archaeology, then through the doors by the Tract volumes once each day. We are very sorry for any inconvenience and noise caused by this.<br />
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If you'd like to make any comments or queries about the works then please do send them to <a href="mailto:iclass.enquiries@london.ac.uk">iclass.enquiries</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">@london.ac.uk</a><br />
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Many thanks again for your patience!<br />
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Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-51777660158840788822017-07-19T15:08:00.001+01:002017-07-19T15:08:16.326+01:00Library Lobby Renovations!<div style="text-align: justify;">
This summer the University of London is undertaking a refurbishment of the 3rd
floor lobby area, including the library issue desk. Though the lobby will be closed for the duration of the work, the library will still be open as normal, so here is all the information you need to know to get you through the new access arrangements</div>
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<b>When will the lobby be closed?</b></div>
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The refurbishment is scheduled to begin on <b>1st August</b>, and should (all being well) be finished <b>mid-September</b>. We will provide a more definite end-date when we have one.</div>
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During this time the library will remain open in line with standard
opening hours. The library will be fully closed during the summer
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Lifts will not be going to the 3rd floor while the works are underway. To reach the library, take
the lift to the 2nd floor, then climb the final flight of stairs to the 3rd. At the
top of the stairs turn right, though some doors labelled ‘To rooms
347-355’, and follow the corridor round through several sets of doors. This will take you to the back entrance of the Numismatics Room, which will serve as the temporary library entrance.</div>
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We will put up signs to make the directions as clear as possible, and a plan of the new route will soon be accessible via the website.</div>
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All the books in the Numismatics Room will still be accessible to readers, but, since we will need to move equipment there from the current issue desk, the room unfortunately cannot be used as reading space.</div>
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If you require step-free access to move between the 2nd and 3rd
floors, please contact library staff in advance of your visit to give us notice of this. We can then arrange for access to a service lift to bring you directly to the
temporary library entrance. Regrettably, this lift cannot be accessed
unescorted, so we will need at least a day's notice to be sure of having a staff member available to help. Either ring the library desk on <b>020 7862 8709</b>, or e-mail <b>iclass.enquiries@london.ac.uk</b>, to register this need.</div>
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Since the 3rd floor lobby is completely out of bounds, you will have to go down to the 2nd floor to use the toilets there.<b> </b></div>
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<b> </b>Yes! Please be aware that staff will be asking to see your library cards when you enter the library (since there will not be a security barrier there).</div>
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Also, please note that, although there will be some lockers available, the number will be greatly reduced from normal. Therefore please try to avoid bringing large bags to the
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If you have any questions about the refurbishment or these changes then please contact the library team and we'll do our best to answer! Thank you in advance for bearing with us as we do our best to keep everything running smoothly during the disruption.</div>
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<b> </b>Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-29523815190220286882017-07-17T11:15:00.001+01:002017-07-17T11:15:16.707+01:00Library Account Downtime - 18.7.17<div style="text-align: justify;">
This is a brief notice to make you aware that, due to maintenance taking place on our library system, you will be unable to log in to your accounts from <b>11pm</b> on Tuesday 18th July (tomorrow) until <b>11am</b> on Wednesday 19th.</div>
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This means that during that time you will not be able to renew or request books, but given that most of the improvements will be made overnight, we hope it will not cause too much inconvenience.</div>
Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-45952085930966854882017-07-14T10:55:00.000+01:002017-07-14T10:55:50.836+01:00Former Librarian: Gertrude Rachel Levy<br />
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Late last month, the library received a very exciting envelope from Richard J.B. Stein, containing a book by, photo of, and postcard from, Gertrude Rachel Levy (1883-1966). She was a Classical scholar and archaeologist, but she was also librarian of the Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies (there was no Institute at that time!) from 1939/40 until July 1949, when she retired. Several of the books she wrote are still on our shelves now, including <i>The Violet Crown </i>and <i>The Gate of Horn</i>.</div>
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The photograph we received is of her c.1900, so before her time as our librarian, but it is still wonderful to see her, especially with such beautiful books in tow!</div>
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Also in the envelope was a postcard from the Diyala Region sites of Tell Asmar, Khafaje, and Ishchali, in which she records that there have been "No exciting finds so far".</div>
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Needless to say that <i>these</i> finds have greatly excited library staff, and we are very grateful to Richard J.B. Stein for sending them to us. We will treasure them. If anyone knows anything further about G.R Levy, or her work at the library, please do get in touch, as we would love to hear from you!</div>
Joint Library of the Hellenic and Roman Societies / Institute of Classical Studies Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04915474010816799666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078941839262652999.post-85362433781601640532017-07-07T12:14:00.000+01:002017-07-07T12:14:00.290+01:00Hellenic and Roman Societies' Sculpture Day<div style="text-align: justify;">
In honour of the Sculpture Day, held by the Societies on 28th June, our Deputy Librarian, Paul Jackson, raided the Rare Books collection and did a display of the library's sculpture-related treasures. Sadly such displays cannot become regular occurrences, as the cases were only loaned to us temporarily, so here are some highlights in case you missed the exhibition. Full details of what was shown can be found <a href="http://library.icls.sas.ac.uk/Sculpture%20exhibition%2028.6.17.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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One of the brightest treasures on display was this reconstruction of the Parthenon Frieze by Shirley Pickett (below), illustrating her theory that in ancient sculpture the male figures would be painted in darker colours and the female figures left pale. </div>
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We were also very lucky to have two 17th century engravings on display, which form part of a recent bequest from Dr. P J Casey (1935-2016). The first shows the sculpture from the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the second from the Arch of Constantine.<br />
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Sculpture Day, and we hope you enjoyed looking at the displays as much as we enjoyed setting them out!<br />
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