Daily Archives: 30 June 2017

Melbourne Rare Book Week Events of Interest

Full program here: http://www.rarebookweek.com

“Curator’s tour of Medieval Books Great and Small: the Clumber Bible exhibition”, Susan Thomas

Date: Monday 3 July, 2017; and Saturday 8 July, 2017.
Time: 3 July: 12:30pm – 1:15pm; 8 July: 11:30am – 12:15pm
Venue: Dulcie Hollyock Room, Ground floor, Baillieu Library
Bookings: 3 July: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/curators-tour-of-medieval-books-great-and-small-the-clumber-bible-display-tickets-35421210795?aff=erelpanelorg
8 July: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/curators-tour-of-medieval-books-great-and-small-the-clumber-bible-display-tickets-35421414404

Be transported back to the 14th century by immersing yourself in the world of medieval books on this curator-guided meander through the Medieval Books Great and Small: the Clumber Bible exhibition.

Be astonished by the beauty, diversity and size of medieval texts – from the monumental and lavishly illuminated 23kg Clumber Bible (measuring almost 90cm across when open), to the exquisitely diminutive Sarum Breviary (10cm high). Do not miss this opportunity to get close to these splendid vestiges from an earlier time with Baillieu Library Rare Books Curator, Susan Thomas, who will provide short introductions to each object and be happy to answer your questions.

“Literature for everyman”, Stephen Herrin

Date: Monday 3 July, 2017.
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers
Bookings: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQlxhSFwTOS5JuVrwYYiP3ei3IKg2KJEyx5vE2feFQjpZ4DA/viewform

From the middle of the 17th century literature began appearing in more affordable forms, such as tracts, chapbooks, yellowbacks, and penny novels. The literary genres of these books were wide ranging and for both adults and children. There were fairy tales, heroic tales, political subjects, ghost stories, travel and adventure. Gradually these began to gravitate to the more sensational, like the penny dreadfuls. Stephen Herrin will present many examples of these ephemeral literature from the collections of Monash University Rare Books.

“The Kerry Stokes Collection of Medieval Manuscripts,” Professor Emeritus Margaret Manion and Erica Persak

Date: Monday 3 July, 2017.
Time: 5:00pm – 6:15pm
Venue: The Oratory, Newman College
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=289593

Be captivated as Professor Emeritus Margaret Manion discusses this recently acquired 14th-century French Bible, and Erica Persak describes some of the wonderful medieval manuscripts in the Kerry Stokes Collection.

A Clumber Bible lunchtime double-bill:
“The Duke of Newcastle and the Clumber legacy, &; Early English Illustrated Biblical Cycles”, Shane Carmody and Professor Bernard Muir

Date: Tuesday 4 July, 2017.
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Venue: Graduate Room, 1st floor, Baillieu Library
Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-clumber-bible-lunchtime-double-feature-the-duke-of-newcastle-and-the-clumber-legacy-early-english-tickets-35164970373

Do not miss two fascinating lunchtime talks presented in association with Medieval Books Great and Small: the Clumber Bible exhibition.

The Duke of Newcastle and the Clumber Legacy

Let Shane Carmody delight you with the enthralling story of the Dukes of Newcastle and the family seat Clumber House, Nottinghamshire. Not least, learn about the family`s book collecting interests and how they came to own an enormous 23kg medieval Bible!

Early English Illustrated Biblical Cycles

Professor Bernard Muir will captivate you with his commentary on a selection of early English biblical texts, explaining the meaning of the often beautiful iconography and other decorative schemas.

“The John Emmerson Collection”, Richard Overell & Des Cowley

Date: Thursday 6 July, 2017.
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am and 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Venue: State Library Victoria
Bookings: Email: inquiries@slv.vic.gov.au

Nicholas Barker, editor of The Book Collector, described the late John Emmerson as “one of the great book collectors of our time”. In 2015, the John Emmerson collection, comprising over 5,000 early English books, with a particular emphasis on the English Civil War, was donated to the State Library Victoria. This session will look at some of the highlights from the Emmerson Collection.

Richard Overell was until the end of 2014 the Rare Books Librarian at Monash University Library. He now works at State Library Victoria helping to catalogue the John Emmerson Collection.

Des Cowley is the History of the Book manager at State Library Victoria. He is co-curator of the Library’s ongoing exhibition Mirror of the World: Books & Ideas and co-author of The World of the Book (Melbourne University Press, 2007).

National Gallery of Ireland: Curator of Italian and Spanish Art – Call For Applications

The National Gallery of Ireland (‘the Gallery’) is Ireland’s major national cultural institution devoted to the collection and care of fine art. Comprising some 16,000 paintings, drawings, watercolours, miniatures, prints, sculpture and decorative arts, the institution’s extensive holdings include masterpieces by many of the most celebrated figures in the history of western European art. In addition, the Gallery houses the most representative collection of historic Irish art. The national collections and archives are important resources for access by anyone with an interest in art and art education. Its associated disciplines play an important role supporting the work of the Gallery’s library, archives, research, conservation, education, exhibitions andcollection services staff. Funded mainly by the State, the Gallery employs more than 100 staff and provides free access to the public 361 days a year.

The Gallery wishes to recruit a Curator of Italian and Spanish Art. The overall responsibility of this post is to care for, research and provide information about the Gallery’s collection of Italian and Spanish Art. Reporting to the Head Curator (or nominated deputy), the Curator of Italian and Spanish Art will:

  • Research and publish on the Italian and Spanish works of art in the Gallery’s collection
  • Keep abreast with current scholarly research in these fields
  • Ensure that the collections of Italian and Spanish art are displayed to the highest standards
  • Curate exhibitions on Italian and Spanish art that contribute to the Gallery’s public programme
  • Propose new acquisitions and loans
  • Provide insurance valuations for works in the collection
  • Propose the priorities for conservation and agree on works to receive treatment
  • Ensure that the information on the Italian and Spanish works of art is up-to-date (on the Gallery’s website, labels and the collection registration system)
  • Take part in the Gallery’s lecture programme
  • Respond to queries from the public, external specialists and arrange visits and inspections where appropriate
  • Maintain and develop professional relationships with colleagues from other museums, academics, private collectors, dealers and auction house staff
  • Contribute to sponsorship proposals, press releases and other related documentation
  • Actively contribute to the Staff Development Programme
  • Complete other duties as required

The successful candidate will have:

  • An advanced third-level qualification in art history
  • Specialist knowledge and expertise of Italian and Spanish art
  • A record of publications in at least one of the two areas
  • Knowledge of the Italian or Spanish language
  • Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Outstanding organisation and planning skills, and a commitment to meet deadlines
  • A track record of self-motivation and the ability to work independently and on his/her own initiative
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative project team
  • A willingness to partake in and enhance own professional development

    • Note: This job description is a guide to broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. The job description may be subject to review in the view of new structures and / or the changing needs of the Gallery. All employees are required to be compliant with NGI screening, security and Garda vetting procedures.

    Grade and Salary: Salary will be in accordance with point 1 of the Engineer Grade III Salary Scale (PPC) currently €30,376 per annum.

    Candidates should note the National Gallery of Ireland complies with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regulations and guidelines on Public Service pay and conditions of employment and pension provisions.

    Contract Duration: Full-Time Permanent.

    Post provisions: The successful candidate must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends (as required).

    Closing date for receipt of applications: 4pm, Monday 10 July, 2017.

    Interview: scheduled week commencing 31 July, 2017.

    How to apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae (in MS Word only) in strictest confidence to Ms. Michelle Serviss, HR Partner, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2 or alternatively via email to jobopportunities@ngi.ie. References (contact details) must be available upon request. Please state Curator of Italian and Spanish Art on application. Candidates should note that panels may be formed from which future positions may be filled.

    21st Biennial New College Conference on Medieval & Renaissance Studies – Call For Papers

    21st Biennial New College Conference on Medieval & Renaissance Studies
    New College of Florida, Sarasota, Florida
    8–10 March, 2018

    The twenty-first biennial New College Conference on Medieval & Renaissance Studies will take place 8–10 March 2018 in Sarasota, Florida. The program committee invites 250-word abstracts of proposed twenty-minute papers on topics in European and Mediterranean history, literature, art, music and religion from the fourth to the seventeenth centuries. Interdisciplinary work is particularly appropriate to the conference’s broad historical and disciplinary scope. Planned sessions are also welcome. The deadline for all abstracts is 15 September, 2017; for submission guidelines or to submit an abstract, please go to http://www.newcollegeconference.org/cfp.

    Junior scholars whose abstracts are accepted are encouraged to submit their papers for consideration for the Snyder Prize (named in honor of conference founder Lee Snyder), which carries an honorarium of $400. Further details are available at the conference website.

    The Conference is held on the campus of New College of Florida, the honors college of the Florida state system. The college, located on Sarasota Bay, is adjacent to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, which will offer tours arranged for conference participants. Sarasota is noted for its beautiful public beaches, theater, food, art and music. Average temperatures in March are a pleasant high of 77F (25C) and a low of 57F (14C).

    More information will be posted on the conference website (http://www.newcollegeconference.org) as it becomes available, including plenary speakers, conference events, and area attractions. Please send any inquiries to info@newcollegeconference.org.