In 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.
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EDITORIAL - June July 2009
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DIRECTOR & 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" More info...
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IN 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.
Hacıvat & 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.More info... |
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Turkısh fılm 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. More info...
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Makıng the most of manuscrıpts
Manuscripts make up the most important sources of our cultural heritage. The following are just some examples of the Turkish Libraries most treasured posessions. All examples are displayed in our dedicated manuscript museum. More info...
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IN DEPTH - Holding on to the NLT history and heritage
Gönül Büyüklimanlı - Deputy Director - outlines the importance of the NLT’s collections
"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." More info...
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The Atatürk Archives
"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 honour of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic and its first President." More info...
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IN BRIEF - FUMAGABA project: backing the Balkans
The 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. More info...
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Gallica content now available in Audio format
A new version of Gallica - the BnF digital library - was successfully launched a few weeks ago. The collection was expanded with more than 400,000 documents. Additionally ground-breaking functionalities have been added to the service. More info...
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BEYOND EUROPE - DIBRARY: South Korea’s Digital Doorway
The opening of the National Digital Library of Korea in May, 2009 has already proved pivotal in paving the way for improved on-line services. International users are now being offered unique access to its core services, with the arrival of the Dibrary portal. More info...
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