Manuscript Studies (INST0023)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: Information Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Priority is given to students on the MA Library and Information Studies.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module provides a foundation of the knowledge necessary to work with medieval manuscripts in a library environment. The focus is the medieval book as object: how it was created and used in its original setting, as well as how it can now be stored, interpreted, and delivered in a digital environment. You will begin by learning techniques to identify, localise, and date different types of medieval handwriting, as well as specialised cataloguing practices. This core knowledge will then be applied to studying real-life situations, such as engagement and outreach, reader management, and curatorship. There will be opportunities to visit special collections libraries to better understand how to work with manuscripts in the flesh.

While there are no prerequisites to this course, it is fast-paced to ensure you will be prepared to work with this special kind of material. The assignment is designed so that you may be able to refer to it in job applications.

Please note: this module is capped at 20, with priority given to students on the MA Library and information Studies.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 15
Module leader: Dr Carlotta Barranu
Who to contact for more information: l.keshav@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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