Archer Library Annual Report 2018-19
Date
2019-11
Authors
University of Regina Library
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University of Regina Library
Abstract
While libraries may be considered by some to be havens for the lone
(and lonely) pursuit of life-long learning, the reality is that they have
always been at the centre of communities – both physical and virtual.
In medieval times, the creation of a single illuminated manuscript
usually involved the labour of several skilled artisans engaging
in the preparation of the vellum, the transcription of the text,
and the illumination of the text. Although the audience of those
masterworks was limited to the privileged who could read, the
intent was to utilize the community to preserve the teachings
embodied in the text for future generations.
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