Excerpts from the European Library Newsletter – June and July 2009

span xmlns=''pView the a href='tel_newsletter_junjul2009.html'web version/a of this Newsletter br //ppEditorial - June July 2009. br //ppbr / /ppEDITORIAL - June July 2009br //ppIn this issue, it's the turn of Mr. Tuncel ACAR, Director of the National Library of Turkey (NLT) to act as Chief Editor. While Turkey isn't part of the EU, its pivotal position within The Council of Europe, the body behind The European Library, ensures they can make a mark within our European collective.br //ppa href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/images/newsletter/NLT_video.jpg'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/images/newsletter/NLT_video.jpg/abr / /ppDirector and VOX BOX: Tuncel ACAR, Director of the NLT "The NLT is one of Turkey's most influential bodies in education, science, culture and research. Its role is vital in gathering and preserving scientific and cultural works for present and future generations to enjoy." a href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#video/abr / /ppa href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#infocus/abr / /ppIN FOCUS - Puppets, Posters and Amazing Manuscripts Cengiz Aydin, Specialist of Culture and Tourism, takes us on a tour through the permanent exhibitions held in the National Library of Turkey.br //ppHacıvat amp; Karagöz: Puppet performance: This exhibition looks at the Turkish tradition of shadow puppetry, with a special focus on the play Karagöz or Hacivat. These shadow plays are thought to have originated in Southeast Asia and were brought over to Turkey with migrants from Central Asia to Anatolia. a href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#infocus/abr / /ppa href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#infocus/agt;br //ppTurkish films focus: Poster art . Film fans can get their fill of Turkish film history through this exciting exhibition of film posters. From its humble beginnings in 1908 through to today's flourishing Turkish film industry, there's an exciting array of art work on offer to satisfy every cinemagoer's curiosity. a href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#infocus/abr / /ppa href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#infocus/abr / /ppMaking the most of manuscripts: br //ppManuscripts make up the most important sources of our cultural heritage. The following are just some examples of the Turkish Libraries most treasured possessions. All examples are displayed in our dedicated manuscript museum. a href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#infocus/agt;br //ppIN DEPTH - Holding on to the NLT history and heritage Gönül Büyüklimanlı - Deputy Director - outlines the importance of the NLT's collectionsbr //pp"The National Library of Turkey was established with the intention of becoming the focal point for a national network of knowledge and information. It's hoped that its presence will prove pivotal in promoting cultural development and economic growth in our country." a href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#depth/abr / /ppThe Atatürk Archives:br //pp"The Atatürk Archives holds a vast collection of printed and audio-visual materials relating to the War of Independence and the foundation of the Turkish Republic. The collection was set up in honor of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic and its first President." a href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#depth/abr / /ppbr / /ppIN BRIEF - FUMAGABA project: backing the Balkans a href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#brief/abr / /ppThe European Library's project aims to extend its collections' holdings with the financial support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The project is currently coming to a very successful conclusion, with nearly 18 collections already integrated. a href='http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html'http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/organisation/newsletter/newsletter_en.html#brief/abr / /ppbr / /ppbr / /ppbr / /p/spandiv class="blogger-post-footer"img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3727702538046991329-7545218573557029400?l=slavicstudieslibrarian.blogspot.com'//div