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Category: Collections
Preserving Archives: Maastricht University students present Special Collections documentary film
Four passionate students from University College Maastricht (UCM), one of Maastricht University’s (UM) Liberal Arts and Science programmes, made a documentary film about the university’s Special Collections. The documentary, titled “Caring Archives,” was created as part of a visual ethnographic research project. It was screened at the University Library last week.
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Acquisitions list University Library
Discover the comprehensive library acquisitions list from Maastricht University Library, which includes books, journals, electronic resources, and more.
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Kemp’s Mysterious Muse: A Literary Treasure Unearthed in Eindhoven
Imagine stumbling upon a literary treasure at a dumpster… An unexpected discovery of a poetry book with a dedication by poet Pierre Kemp to Frederique Kox raises the question: Who was the mysterious Frederique? If you are connected to her, or have knowledge of her descendants, connect with us in our quest to unravel this intriguing mystery and unveil her story.
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Talking about books VI
After the summer break, we are back with the series Talking about books. In the newest video, the book A Secular Age by Charles Taylor is presented by Arthur Willemse, PhD.
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Good news – Expansion of Oxford Public International Law subscription to include Oxford Encyclopedia of EU Law
Our subscription to Oxford Public International Law has just become even more comprehensive with the addition of the Oxford Encyclopedia of EU Law (OEEUL).
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Encyclopedia of Comparative Law from ElgarOnline available online through the Library
The Library has recently added the Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law 2nd edition to its online collection.
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Good news – Expansion of JSTOR license to the entire JSTOR Archival Journal & Primary Source Collection
The Maastricht University license to the JSTOR collections has expanded to the entire JSTOR Archival Journal & Primary Source Collection.
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Abel Diaz Gonzalez: collaborating with Maastricht University Press to publish proceedings of NBM Conference
Abel Diaz Gonzalez, Assistant Professor at Maastricht University SBE and chair of the 2023 NBM conference, has taken the lead in collaborating with Maastricht University Press to publish the proceedings of the New Business Models (NBM) Conference. This short interview sheds light on the significance of this partnership and its impact on the academic community.
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Ink, glue and pages: Exploring the Craftsmanship of Ancient Books in Maastricht University’s Special Collections
Students from Maastricht University embarked on a captivating project exploring the hidden secrets of ancient books stored in the Special Collections depot. While investigating the materials and techniques used in bookbinding during the 17th and 18th century the students discovered many fascinating facts. These insights will contribute to further research and preservation efforts, ensuring the longevity of these precious literary treasures.
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Talking about books V
Before the summer break, we present to you the fifth video in the series Talking about books. In this video, Vasiliki Belia convinces us why the book Why Stories Matter by Clare Hemmings is a must-read.
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