Uncovering Scotland's Bookish Histories: The Books and Borrowing, 1750-1830 Database
A short talk on 'Books and Borrowing, 1750-1830', a project which uses previously unexplored library borrowing records to create a new resource that reveals hidden histories of book use, knowledge dissemination and participation in literate culture.
Date: Wednesday 09 April 2025
Time: 13:15 - 13: 35
Venue: University of Glasgow Library, Level 2 Exhibition Space
Category: Exhibitions, Public lectures
Speaker: Prof. Matthew Sangster
To mark the launch of the new Re:reading exhibition, Professor Matt Sangster – Co-PI on the Books and Borrowing, 1750-1830 project featured in the exhibition – will deliver a short talk discussing the project and the new insights it is providing.
Books and Borrowing, 1750-1830 uses previously unexplored library borrowing records to create a new resource that reveals hidden histories of book use, knowledge dissemination and participation in literate culture.
Re:reading is an exhibition curated by staff from the Library Collections directorate which explores libraries and collections as dynamic, collaborative spaces, where fresh insights can be uncovered through evolving scholarship, fresh analytical techniques and novel interpretations of collections.
No booking required, just turn up at main entrance to the Library.