The board of trustees and i have full confidence that the boston public library. The boston public librarys rare books are once again mold. If you want to submit a bid online or register to become a city of boston vendor, go to the citys supplier portal website. Coquillette rare book room houses the librarys collection of old and rare law books and manuscripts, including works by and about st. Mold is threatening boston public librarys rare books smart. The bard unveiled, at the boston public library the. After discovering mold on a medieval manuscript and other rare books, the staff of the boston public librarys rare books department decided to close the. David leonard named boston public library president. We buy the highest quality products for the city at the lowest possible price.
Boston public library, central library in copley square. The boston public library s rare books department reopened tuesday after an. The bpls first building of its own was a former schoolhouse located on mason street, which was opened to the public on march 20, 1854. The collection covers a wide variety of topics such as romance, the occult, jazz, drug addiction, and whaling. The hotspot lending program is a valuable resource that furthers our work and impact in this area. Boston public library launches wifi hotspot lending program. Library staff tells ryan that renovations that make it difficult to control the internal. The boston public librarys central library in copley square opened in 1895, when architect charles follen mckim completed his palace for the people. Margaret fuller papers, 18371884 boston public library. All of this made us want to head over to the landmark building in copley square to see the rare. Established in 1848 by an act of the great and general court of massachusetts, the boston public library bpl was the first large free municipal library in the united states. Assists in planning and managing the services, operations, and staff of the arts department. The rare books and manuscripts department is currently closed to all inperson public service for the duration of the renovation. Patrons may only checkout one lucky day title at a time.
Burns library offers students, scholars, and the general public opportunities to engage with rare books, special collections, and archives. Founded in 1848, by an act of the great and general court of massachusetts, the boston public library bpl was the first large free municipal library in the united states. See who you know at boston public library, leverage your professional network, and get hired. Mold is threatening boston public librarys rare books. The librarys programming gives kids room to express themselves and supports an expansive view of the world. Overview burns library collections libraries at boston. Many of the boston public library s collections are available to the public online, including rare books and manuscripts, the antislavery manuscript collection, historical childrens books, the john adams library, historic maps from the norman b. Houghton library is a destination for students and scholars on campus and around the world. Boston public library puts its worldclass collection of rare. Buddenbrooks rare books and manuscripts home facebook. The boston public library s rare books department reopened tuesday after an intense cleaning to eradicate fuzzy. Childrens library, boston public library home facebook.
The boston public library s shakespeare unauthorized exhibit puts some of the bards rare works on display. Not only did this studio broadcast live recordings, but it allowed visitors to record oral histories about their relationship to the city. However, department staff may be able to answer certain basic questions about the extent of our holdings via email. Last month, a mold outbreak forced the library to close its rare books department after staff found fuzzy white spores on a medieval manuscript and other historical items in. I am thankful to have been chosen to work for this institution, surrounded with knowledgeable, capable individuals. Reversing years of neglect, the bpls rare book and print. Laura irmscher, the boston public librarys chief of collections strategy. In all, the library picked 150 books released in the 2010s, divided into 15 lists of 10. Bpl assessing rare book section after mold outbreak the boston. Jun 17, 2015 boston public library may have found its missing prints. Oct 02, 2018 boston public library is committed to removing barriers to digital access and ensuring internet access and informationseeking opportunities are accessible to all our patrons, said david leonard, boston public library president. The boston public librarys shakespeare unauthorized exhibit puts some of the bards rare works on display. Most of the rare books arrived in the late 19th century, back when boston was the athens of america, back when bostonians were building a new home for their public library. Butler university admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at butler university.
Bpl fires employee who oversaw misfiled prints the. Secret patron helps library unveil history the boston globe. As both a public library and an accredited research institution, the boston public library strives to make its most unique holdings widely and easily accessible. Mar 23, 2020 located in the original bapst library building on boston colleges chestnut hill campus, the john j.
Karen is a longstanding member of the american association of law libraries. Shes a member of the law librarians of new england and the rare books and manuscript section of the american library association. Rare books and manuscripts department, boston public library. This month, library employees found the prints not far from where they should have been filed. Sep 29, 2015 it started with spores, writes pedersen. The boston public library released its selections this week for the best books published in the last decade. Only four years ago, a mold outbreak in the bpls rare book and. Mary shaw collection, 18991914 boston public library.
As part of a major renovation project, the facility, which serves as headquarters for the boston public library bpl, was selected to undergo improvements to its energy management system. Dec 02, 2015 the boston public librarys rare books department is finally mold free and reopened on tuesday, reports the boston globe a staff member discovered mold in the department in september, after. Our intention is to provide great books or manuscripts in excellent condition. One of the most interesting features added during the renovations was the construction of a satellite recording studio for boston public radio in the cafe area of the library. Bpls childrens library is a huge credit to communities of all kinds within boston. The boston public librarys rare books department reopened tuesday after an intense cleaning to eradicate fuzzy. Curator of rare books and head of special collections. The library s collections approximated 16,000 volumes, and it was obvious from the day. Jay moschella, the curator of the exhibit, joined boston public radio to discuss the collection. The rare books and manuscripts department serves as the boston public library s principal repository of rare books, manuscripts and historical artifacts of permanent or enduring value collected for their intellectual content and historical significance. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops.
In 2006, when the boston public library s vast collection of rare books and manuscripts was in great need of repair, a concerned patron offered to help preserve some of. The law library supports legal research instruction, scholarship, and teaching, with extensive access to all essential databases. A significant mold outbreak has forced the boston public library to close its rare books department for five to 10 weeks after staff found fuzzy white spores on a medieval manuscript and other. Boston public library central library in copley square. The bard unveiled, at the boston public library the boston. A significant mold outbreak has forced the boston public library to close its rare books department for five to 10 weeks after staff found fuzzy.
Sep 19, 2015 boston cbs boston public librarys rare books department will be temporarily closed for several weeks after mold was discovered on monday. Boston public library library, boston public used books, rare books and new books find all books by boston public library and compare prices find signed collectible books by boston public library. Jun 23, 2015 the boston public library gained an unusually. Acquisitions archive cataloging childrens library circulation communications communications conservation development skip to content. Photocopying permitted at discretion of staff all photocopying done. For the health and safety of our patrons and staff, all locations of the boston public library are closed until further notice. Use this directory of bpl managers to find the appropriate contact for your question or concern. That is also the question, and just one of the many things youll encounter at the exhibit shakespeare unauthorized at the boston public library, which includes some of the earliest and rarest surviving copies of shakespeares greatest works.
Apr 09, 2020 located in the original bapst library building on boston colleges chestnut hill campus, the john j. Librarys rare books department reopens after mold outbreak. Harvards principal repository for rare books and manuscripts, literary and performing arts archives, and more. Boston public library may have found its missing prints, but. A collection of book lists created by boston public library young adult librarians from the 1950s to the mid2010s.
Leventhal map center, historical images, prints, and photographs, sound archives, and silent films. Buddenbrooks rare books and manuscripts, newburyport, massachusetts. Join artsemerson resident artist toshi reagon in this city wide read of parable of the sower. I would recommend working for the boston public library on any and all capacities that fit someones needs. The race to save the rare books at the boston public library.
You can find information about all open bids and rfps on the bids and rfps webpage. Due to the public health emergency, our office is closed to the public. A significant mold outbreak has forced the boston public library to close its rare books department for five to 10 weeks after staff found fuzzy white spores on a. Joe difazio for wbur this article is more than 3 years old. Rare books the rare book collection of the boston athen. A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library. Skip the wait with titles from our lucky day collection. Dec 20, 2019 the boston public library released its selections this week for the best books published in the last decade.