CoHSL-list May 2012

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Federal Writers Project guidebook collection for donation

by KALAMOS BOOKS

From: "Farley P. Katz" <farleypkatz(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 10:11:19 -0500 I am looking for a library that would be interested in receiving the following as a gift: Collection of Federal Writers Project State Guidebooks. 102 volumes. All 48 states plus Alaska included, as well as 14 FWP guides to cities and regions (e.g., Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans, Houston, Key West, Death Valley, Berkshire Hills, US One). 29 first editions, 26 with fold out maps in pockets. Numerous later printings, revised editions, and a few variant bindings. Conditions vary. 19 Ex-Library. Complete list available. Free shipping. Please respond to me off-list at farleypkatz(a)gmail.com. Farley Katz San Antonio

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FIND OF THE WEEK

by KALAMOS BOOKS

Another book in Czech - about Greek Refugess in Czechoslovakia - that may be of interest : To be released June 12 /2012 Estimate $35.00 plus shipping June S ======================= Katerina Kralova, Konstantinos Tsivos et al. We dried the tears ... Greek refugees in Czechoslovakia Paperback with flaps, 336 pages, 298 CZK, ISBN 978-80-7363-416-2 Series Point, Issue 1, will be released June 12, 2012 At the turn of the 40th and 50 of the last century came from Greece to Czechoslovakia approximately twelve thousand refugees affected by civil war. They thought then that it is only a temporary stay. But he soon turned into a temporary retreat second home. The richly illustrated book junior team of researchers led by prominent Czech experts in the history of Greece, Konstantinos and Katerina Kralova Tsivosem, analyzes the personal testimony of five dozen witnesses three generations. This first-ever collective monograph on the subject is its pioneering concepts and analysis. In the historical introduction and twelve thematic studies dealing with their attitudes towards occupation and civil war. Based on interviews intriguingly close to the path of emigration and the fate of children, but also the process of integration and efforts to maintain its own identity. The book not only moves in the field of history, but also reflects how the individual perceives himself the role attributed to him and his surroundings in the historical process and his experiences as advocates in the broader social context. About the author: Dr.. Katerina Kralova, Ph.D. (* 1976) works at the Institute of International Studies Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University. Studying at the University and Charles Philipps Universität Marburg, Germany. During her studies, has won many prestigious fellowships including the Fulbright Commission (Yale University, 2008/09). Long-term deals with historical memory and social status of victims of political and social injustice in contemporary history, especially the Greek Civil War, anti-Semitism and the fate of Nazi victims in post-war South East Europe and especially in Greece. Mgr. Tsivos Konstantinos, Ph.D. (* 1963 in Greece) is a graduate of the Faculty of Journalism at Charles University in Prague. Subsequently he worked as a journalist in the Greek media. Since 1994 he lives in Prague, where he worked many years in the press department of the Greek Embassy. Long-term deals with issues of the Greek Civil War, political exile, Greek-Turkish relations and currently also the current crisis of Greece. Academic work at the Department of Greek and Latin Studies Faculty of Arts. Topic title: Books -> original -> -- June Samaras KALAMOS BOOKS (For Books about Greece) 2020 Old Station Rd Streetsville,Ontario Canada L5M 2V1 Tel : 905-542-1877 E-mail : kalamosbooks(a)gmail.com www.kalamosbooks.com http://kalamosb.alibrisstore.com/ http://www.antiqbook.com/books/bookseller.phtml/kal

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Proposal for Revision of the Belarusian Romanization Table

by Johnson, Bruce

Proposal for Revision of the Belarusian Romanization Table The Policy and Standards Division of the Library of Congress has received a revision proposal for the Belarusian ALA-LC romanization table from the ACRL Slavic and East European Section Committee on Automated Bibliographic Control. The proposal aims to bring the Belarusian ALA-LC romanization table in accordance with the modern standard Belarusian language, and also to support an expansion of the table by the inclusion of letters that are considered obsolete but which nonetheless occur in older Belarusian publications. The revision proposal<http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/roman_belarusian_proposal_120517.pdf> < http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/roman_belarusian_proposal_120517.pdf > [PDF, 117 KB] highlights all additions and changes. A separate document<http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/roman_belarusian_proposal_explanation.pdf> < http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/roman_belarusian_proposal_explanation.pdf > [PDF, 280 KB] enumerates changes in the revision proposal. Comments on this proposed revision should be sent to Bruce Johnson in LC's Policy and Standards Division (bjoh(a)loc.gov<mailto:bjoh@loc.gov>) no later than August 17, 2012. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/roman_belarusian_proposal.html

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The challenges of digital preservation

by KALAMOS BOOKS

The Economist addresses the challenges of digital preservation May 4, 2012 http://www.digital-preservation.com/the-economist-addresses-the-challenges-… Congratulations to the The Economist for covering the challenges of digital preservation and producing 3 excellent and easy to understand articles. http://www.economist.com/node/21553445 http://www.economist.com/node/21553410 http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2012/05/digital-archiving -- June Samaras KALAMOS BOOKS (For Books about Greece) 2020 Old Station Rd Streetsville,Ontario Canada L5M 2V1 Tel : 905-542-1877 E-mail : kalamosbooks(a)gmail.com www.kalamosbooks.com http://kalamosb.alibrisstore.com/ http://www.antiqbook.com/books/bookseller.phtml/kal

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two new translations of Penelope Delta's novels

by Dia Philippides

Dear Colleagues, A new book-length translation is available for adding to your personal collection or to courses on post-classical Greek literature and culture, also for recommending to your institution’s Library for purchase. Penelope Delta’s seminal novels (for young but also adult readers) are well-known and classified under historical or ideological fiction: Penelope Delta, The Secrets of the Swamp. Translated by Ruth Bobick. Portsmouth, NH; Peter E. Randall Publisher, 2012. 475 p. ISBN: 978-1-931807-87-6; 1-931807-87-6 www.perpublisher.com<http://www.perpublisher.com> “The epic-scale novel is set in Europe’s most complex and diverse ethnic region. Its unforgettable story of two children of war unfolds amidst a fierce struggle for national identity in Macedonia. A vibrant translation conveys the promise and the perils of rebel life and action at the swamp.” (John C. Rouman) And in case you missed notice of the related earlier publication (see following entry), you might add it now to your book-order: Penelope Delta, In the Heroic Age of Basil II, Emperor of Byzantium. Translated by Ruth Bobick. Portsmouth, NH: Peter E. Randall Publisher, 2006. 343 p. ISBN: 9781931807524 1-931807-52-3 www.perpublisher.com<http://www.perpublisher.com> “[A] compelling story, full of adventure and challenge. … [raising] thought-provoking questions, [set] in the Byzantine Empire” (from the translator’s note). Both books are listed in WorldCat. Dia (Philippides)

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Fwd: [EXLIBRIS-L] American Geographical Society Library Fellowships for 2013

by KALAMOS BOOKS

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Angie Cope, American Geographical Society Library, UW Milwaukee <acope(a)uwm.edu> Date: Wed, May 2, 2012 at 10:10 AM American Geographical Society Library Fellowships for 2013 The American Geographical Society Library, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, welcomes applications for two short-term fellowship programs: McColl Research Program fellowships. This is a short-term fellowship program available to individuals who wish to communicate their geographical research results to a broad, educated general audience. Awards of $3300 for four-week fellowships will be provided to support residencies for the purpose of conducting research that makes direct use of the Library, and results in publication in a mutually agreed outlet. Helen and John S. Best Research Fellowships. Stipends of $400 per week, for periods up to 4 weeks, will be awarded to help support residencies for the purpose of conducting research that makes direct use of the Library. The AGS Library, the former research library and map collection of the American Geographical Society of New York. The library has strengths in geography, cartography and related historical topics maintaining extensive collections of books, periodicals, photos, maps, pamphlets, atlases, globes, electronic data, and the archives of the Association of American Geographers and the American Geographical Society. In addition, researchers benefit from access to the UWM Libraries print and online collections during their residency. Please note that not all AGS Library materials are listed in the online catalog, but finding aids and professional staff are available to assist. Applications must be received by October 15, 2012. All fellowships are tenable in 2013. For further information, access our website at: http://www4.uwm.edu/libraries/AGSL/fellowships.cfm or write, call or e-mail the AGS Library, P.O. Box 399, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0399, Tel. (414) 229-6282, E-mail agsl(a)uwm.edu

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