CoHSL-list September 2015

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by Lesage, Rhea Karabelas

Dear all, The 2015 MGSA Symposium will take place October 15-18, 2015 * Georgia State University * Atlanta, GA. Is anyone planning to go? If we have a critical mass, perhaps we could plan a meeting? It would be great to reconnect. The MGSA Library Committee has been on hiatus for a couple of years. Is there any interest in resuscitating it? Kind regards, Rhea Lesage Librarian for Hellenic Studies and Coordinator for the Classics Collection Development Harvard College Library Cambridge, MA 02138 Follow the Modern Greek Collections on Tumblr! http://harvardmoderngreek.tumblr.com/

8 years, 6 months

Golden Dawn on Trial

by KALAMOS BOOKS

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: June Samaras <june.samaras(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 8:29 PM Document to download 16 September 2015 Golden Dawn on Trialby Dimitris Psarras. Athens/Brussels, September 2015 <http://rosalux-europa.info/userfiles/file/gd_on_trial_2015.pdf>After many years of bloody action on the streets, the leaders and officials of Golden Dawn are in the dock facing charges of directing and participating in a criminal organisation. No special legislation or political intervention was required. All that was needed was the state’s decision to allow the criminal code to be applied and the combining of dozens of case files on the activities of Golden Dawn’s hit squads. The representatives of the Nazi organisation like to talk about a “conspiracy” and “political persecution”. They deny any relationship with national socialism and any link to those Golden Dawn members caught committing criminal acts and misdemeanours. The usual opportunists are ready to support them, hoping they can make political gain by turning a blind eye to racism, violence and crime. However, the evidence against the organisation is so overwhelming that no one can now claim that “I did not know”. Written by journalist Dimitris Psarras, this booklet examines the reasons why it took so long for the justice system to tackle Golden Dawn, the organisation’s activity after the 2012 elections in parliament and on the streets, and the line of defence it has adopted in the trial. Download of the booklet: Golden Dawn on Trial <http://rosalux-europa.info/userfiles/file/gd_on_trial_2015.pdf> http://rosalux-europa.info/news/golden-dawn-on-trial-news/ -- June Samaras 2020 Old Station Rd Streetsville,Ontario Canada L5M 2V1 Tel : 905-542-1877 E-mail : june.samaras(a)gmail.com -- 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

8 years, 7 months

FINDS : MODERN GREEK ART/ FOLK ARTS

by KALAMOS BOOKS

*MODERN GREEK ART & FOLK ARTS* *Christou, Chrysanthos. Greek Painting 1832-1922. *Athens: National Bank of Greece, 1981. First Thus. Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good, Slight Chips & Tear. English translation of 'He Hellenike zographike 1832-1922' Covers the major artists of16th. and early 20th century Greece.Large format. 56p.of text + 174 pages of coloured plates index. Decorated endpapers. Donor inscription with his business card laid in. Some tears to dj, now protected in a plastic sleeve. *Goulandris Foundation. Mouseio Synchronis Technis - Andros / Andros - Museum of Modern Art [IN GREEK, English and French ]. *Andros : Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation , 1982. First Thus. French Wraps. Very Good Modern Greek art, includes some biographical information on the artists . 142p. illus *Haime, Nohra. Sophia Vari: Small Format. *New York: Nohra Haime Gallery Editions, 1994. 1st US Ed.. Laminated HC. Fine / No Jacket (as issued). ISBN: 1886125007. Small guide to the work of the modern Greek sculptor Sofia Vari. 06p. Illus (col) bibliography *Johnstone, Pauline. A Guide to Greek Island Embroidery. *London: Victoria & Albert Museum, 1972. 1st UK Ed.. Original Wraps. Near Fine ISBN: 0-11-290120-4. Cover slightly tanned from sun exposure, else near fine 110p. illus *Kaplanis, Yianoula. Neohelleniki Argyrochoia Apo Tis Sylloges Tou Mouseiou Ellenikes Laikes Techis / Modern Greek Silverware from the Collections of the Museum of Greek Folk Art [IN GREEK & IN ENGLISH] . *Athens: Archaeological Receipts Fund, 1997. 1st Greek Edition. Laminated HC. As New / No Jacket (as issued). ISBN: 960-214-167-0. Beautifully illustrated survey of Greek folk art jewellery which also includes Ecclesiastical silverware and an introduction showing the craft technique for filigree work. Text in Greek and in English .171p. glossary [Only 4 copies listed in WorldCat] *Kissopoulos, D. Georgios Andr. Esaias 1873-1957 (IN GREEK) . *Athens: Etaireia "O Kekrops" , 1973. 1st Greek Ed.. Hard Cover. Very Good / Very Good, Light Chips & Tear. Issued on the anniversary of his birth. Contributions by Spyros Markezinis, Michalis Tompros, Giannes Meletopoulos, Petros G. Esaias, Nia A.Stratou. 69p. plates (some col) Laid in are cards from both Petros G. Esaias, Nia A.Stratou saying "Charoumena to 1974" (presumably a New Year's Day gift to someone) *Kordis, George. George Seferis "Thrush" in Painting : An Exhibit By Artist George Kordis". *New Haven CT: Yale University Press, 2007. First Thus. Brochure/Pamphlet. New Illustrated brochure of an exhibition October 11- October 25, 2--7 in the Memorabilia Room , Sterling Memorial Library, 130 Wall St. New Haven. Three series of paintings in Egg tempera and Wood : " The Fallen Dervish" " Thrush " and "Archangel Eros" Laid in is a list of paintings (including items for sale from the artist, a renowned Iconographer and lecturer) 8p. illus (col) *Petrakis, Joan. The Needle Arts of Greece : Design and Techniques. *New York: Scribners, 1977. 1st.US Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good / Very Good. ISBN: 0-684-14863-3. A survey of typical designs and processes in Greek embroidery, with patterns for making contemporary embroideries using these techniques and motifs as inspiration.. 174p. illus (some col.) bibliography.index. *Robertson, Bryan. Ghika Paintings 1934-1968. *London: Whitechapel Gallery, 1968. French Wraps. Near Fine Exhibit at the Whitechapel GalleryJuly-August 1968. Frontis (col) 20p.text + 45 pages of plates. *Spender. Stephen & Leigh Fermor, Patrick Leigh. Ghika : Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture. *ill. Introduction Christian Zervos. Boston: Boston Book and Art Shop, 1965. 1st.US Ed.. Hard Cover. Near Fine / Very Good, Slight Chips & Tear. Clean and crisp. Pp 1-45 (text) followed by 111pages of plates , then pp 47-69 (text) Illus. B & W and colour. Bibliography. *Theophilos : Paintings. *Lesbos, Greece : Municipality of Mytiline - Theophilos Museum / G.Gezerlis, 1990. 1st Greek Ed.. Boxed. Fine / Fine. Large format coffee table book illustrating the work of the primitive Greek folk artist Theophilos Hadjimichael (1866-1934) "Lesvos is famed as the birthplace of the naïve folk artist, Theophilos who was born in Varia near Mytilini. There is however great confusion over the date of his birth. According to what you read it could have been between 1866 to 1879, however most seem to agree on 1873." *Trilling, James. Greek Island Embroideries in the Textile Museum. *Washington: The Textile Museum, 1983. 1st US Ed.. Original Wraps. Very Good ISBN: 0-87405-021-9. 150p. plates (some col.) bibliography.index *Tsarouchis, Yiannis & Andreadis, Stratis G. Theophilos. *Athens: Commercial Bank of Greece, 1966. 1st Greek Ed.. Hard Cover. As New / As New. Large format coffee table book illustrating the work of the primitive Greek folk artist Theophilos Hadjimichael (1866-1934) 317 p. Illus (some col.) *Vorres, Ian. The Vorres Museum [Modern Art Collection] . *Paiania : Vorres Museum, 198. Soft Cover. Signed by Author. As New 32p. illus.col *Zora, Popi. Embroideries and Jewellery of Greek National Costumes * Translation: Christopher N.W. Klint, Helen Zigada. Athens: Museum of Greek Folk Art /Mouseio Hellenikes Laikes Technes , 1981. 2nd Ed. Soft Cover. Beautifully illustrated book on Greek folk art embroidery and jewellery . 38p text + 58p.of lates (some col) bibliography. -------------------------- 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

8 years, 7 months

ACRL/ALA Task Force on Core Competencies for Special Collections Professionals -- Draft report for review and comments

by KALAMOS BOOKS

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Williams, Cherry Dunham <chedwill(a)indiana.edu> Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 2:46 PM Dear Colleagues, It is with pleasure that my co-chair, Jennifer Mac Donald and I and our task force members present you with the current draft of the report on core competencies for your review and comments. The digressit site will be available until November 1, 2015. We urge you to please share your thoughts, comments, questions and concerns with us during this time. Following that, we will be holding an open public hearing in Boston during ALA Midwinter 2016. The Task Force will meet on Saturday evening, January, 9 th from 6:00pm—7:30pm EDT. The room is still to be determined. http://rbms.info/digress/competencies/guidelines/ Thank you in advance for your assistance and apologies for any cross-postings! All best wishes, Cherry Cherry Dunham Williams Co-Chair, The ACRL/ALA Task Force on Core Competencies for Special Collections Professionals Chair, Rare Books & Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) Curator of Manuscripts Lilly Library Indiana University 1200 E. 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47405 (812) 855-3187 (office) (812) 855-3143 (fax) www.indiana.edu/~liblilly/

8 years, 7 months

Greek Diplomatic/Historic Archives digitized

by KALAMOS BOOKS

http://www.mfa.gr/diplomatiko-kai-istoriko-arheio/i-ydia-simera/programma-p… After efforts of many years, Y.D.I.A. with the help of the Special Secretariat for the Development of International Programs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs obtained the inclusion in the NSRF Operational Programme "Digital Convergence 2007-2013" project of digitization of archive material of the Central Service FM entire 19th century until the first quarter of the 20th. Upon completion of the invitation in the autumn of 2012, the launch of the project began in the summer of 2013 and was completed in June 2015. The monumental work resulted in the digitization of more than 4,000,000 pages of archive material of the Central Office Foreign period 1821-1923, appropriated in public research through local terminals in the Reading Room of Y.D.I.A and also online at http://arxeio.mfa.gr. Meanwhile, Y.D.I.A with the technology and expertise gained will continue after the completion of the task, the digitization and distribution modules and other archival material, having the financial and administrative support from the leadership of Foreign Minister. Πρόγραμμα ψηφιοποίησης αρχειακού υλικού [image: share] <http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250>[image: Εκτύπωση] [image: Email] Ύστερα από προσπάθειες πολλών ετών, η Υ.Δ.Ι.Α. με τη βοήθεια της Ειδικής Γραμματείας Αξιοποίησης Διεθνών Προγραμμάτων του Υπουργείου Εξωτερικών πέτυχε την ένταξη στο Επιχειρησιακό Πρόγραμμα του ΕΣΠΑ «Ψηφιακή Σύγκλιση 2007-2013» το έργο της ψηφιοποίησης του αρχειακού υλικού της Κεντρικής Υπηρεσίας ΥΠΕΞ ολόκληρου του 19ου αιώνα μέχρι το πρώτο τέταρτο του 20ου. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση του σχετικού διαγωνισμού το φθινόπωρο του 2012, η έναρξη υλοποίησης του έργου ξεκίνησε το καλοκαίρι του 2013 και ολοκληρώθηκε τον Ιούνιο του 2015. Το μνημειώδες αυτό έργο είχε ως αποτέλεσμα την ψηφιοποίηση πλέον των 4.000.000 σελίδων αρχειακού υλικού της Κεντρικής Υπηρεσίας ΥΠΕΞ περιόδου 1821-1923, που διετέθη στη δημόσια έρευνα μέσω τοπικών τερματικών εντός του Αναγνωστηρίου της Υ.Δ.Ι.Α, αλλά και μέσω διαδικτύου στη διεύθυνση http://arxeio.mfa.gr. Παράλληλα, η Υ.Δ.Ι.Α με τον τεχνολογικό εξοπλισμό και την τεχνογνωσία που απέκτησε θα συνεχίσει, μετά την ολοκλήρωση του συγκεκριμένου έργου, την ψηφιοποίηση και διάθεση και άλλων ενοτήτων αρχειακού υλικού, έχοντας την οικονομική και διοικητική στήριξη από πλευράς ηγεσίας ΥΠΕΞ. ------------------------------------------ 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

8 years, 7 months

Position: Head of Reference, LC Rare Book

by KALAMOS BOOKS

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dimunation, Mark G <mdim(a)loc.gov> Date: Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 11:01 AM Position Announcement Head of Reference and Reader Services Rare Book and Special Collections Division Library of Congress For a full listing please see: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/415538900 *Job Title: *Supervisory Librarian (Head, Reference and Reader Services Section, Rare Book and Special Collections Division) *Department: *Legislative Branch *Agency: *Library of Congress *Job Announcement Number: *140310 *SALARY RANGE:* $107,325.00 to $139,523.00 / Per Year *OPEN PERIOD:* Friday, September 11, 2015 to Tuesday, October 13, 2015 *SERIES & GRADE:* GS-1410-14 *POSITION INFORMATION:* Open - Permanent *PROMOTION POTENTIAL:* 14 *DUTY LOCATIONS: * 1 vacancy in the following location(s): Washington DC, DC View Map <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/415538900> Washington DC, DC View Map <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/415538900> *WHO MAY APPLY:* Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position. *SECURITY CLEARANCE:* Not Applicable *SUPERVISORY STATUS:* Yes *JOB SUMMARY:* About the Agency <https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/loc/vacancy/preview.hms?orgId=1&jnum=23669> The Head, Reference and Reader Services Section, serves as the supervisor of the Rare Book Reading Room, under the general direction of the Chief. Incumbent works highly independently, exercising judgment, making immediate decisions, and taking necessary actions in key areas of performance, including collection security, general collections maintenance, preservation and inventory control and service, and directing reference and research use of the collections of the Division. This position is located in the Reference and Reader Services Section, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Collections and Services Directorate, Library Services. The position description number for this position is 060290. This position has no promotion potential. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. *The incumbent of this position will work a fixed work schedule Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.* This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. *TRAVEL REQUIRED* · Occasional Travel · This position may require travel to participate in professional conferences, seminars, workshops, or meetings. *RELOCATION AUTHORIZED* · No *KEY REQUIREMENTS* ------------------------------ *DUTIES:* Back to top <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/TopofPage> Supervises employees performing work up to the GS-13 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, that are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures appropriate to the delegated authority. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Assures subordinates are trained and fully comply with safety regulations. Implements the Library's program to provide a high level of responsive, efficient, prompt, and effective service to users of the Rare Book Reading Room. Accountable for the quality of service rendered in the Reading Room as well as for the coordination of reference service provided in-person and by telephone, written correspondence, and electronic communication. Is responsible for the security of the collections in the vaults, the Reading Room and collections storage areas, and for items removed for purposes of conservation, exhibition, or filming and photographing. Supervises collections security operations including providing escort and guard services for items leaving the division, inventorying the collections, and affixing LC ownership indicia to items in the collection. Defines and directs all automation efforts connected with Reading Room operations and collections security. Plans, establishes, and directs a library reference program. Coordinates staff efforts related to rare books and special collections reference services, instruction and training, and access services. Establishes policies and directs reference work on all aspects of rare books, furnishing information via all communication media to Members of Congress, other libraries, professional organizations and institutions, rare book scholars and members of the general public. Receives, routes, and controls written reference inquiries directed to the reference librarians and reviews replies for responsiveness and quality. Creates form letters for use in replying to various standard inquiries. Initiates, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with librarians and other specialists to share resources and information. Presents papers at conferences, seminars, or meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields. Prepares articles for publication. Serves as a principal liaison for the organization at professional conferences, seminars, and exhibits. Represents the Division at outside professional meetings in support of the public services and acquisitions of rare book collections. Actively participates in conferences, colloquia, and workshops where the profession or activities of rare book librarians are being discussed or standards for cataloging, preservation and use of rare book collections are being established. ------------------------------ *QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:* Back to top <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/TopofPage> Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce.** Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of rare book or special librarianship.** Ability to determine and coordinate reader services. ** Knowledge of the subject areas of a library's collection in a public services setting. Ability to provide consultation and liaison services. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/uploads/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.p…. -- 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

8 years, 7 months

Rare Books, Rare People: Anastasios Agathidis

by KALAMOS BOOKS

LIFE <http://www.ekathimerini.com/life> 07.08.2015Exhibition preserves memory of ‘great spirit’ Anastasios AgathidisELIS KISS <http://www.ekathimerini.com/authors?id=267> http://www.ekathimerini.com/200367/article/ekathimerini/life/exhibition-pre… - <http://www.ekathimerini.com/resources/2015-08/agathidis_jpg-thumb-large.jpg> TAGS:Exhibition <http://www.ekathimerini.com/tags?t=Exhibition> A 16th-century volume traces the history of religion – one of the first ever editions to feature the “grecs du roi” typeface, ordered on behalf of King Francis I of France – while another explores the colorful pavilions of London’s 1862 International Exhibition in South Kensington. Both are part of “Rare Books, Rare People: Anastasios Agathidis,” an exhibition going on display in Prousos, Evrytania, central Greece, from August 10 to 23. The exhibition showcases books, engravings and manuscripts, all bequeathed to the community of Prousos by one of its most illustrious sons, classical literature teacher and benefactor Anastasios Agathidis (1794-1881), and will be on view at the library bearing his name. While Agathidis’s initial donation comprised over 1,000 volumes, only about 300 volumes survive today. For several decades the donations served as a wealthy source of learning for Prousos and the broader area. In recent years, however, much of the collection suffered irreparable damage due to neglect. In the meantime, little is known about the life of the man whose bust graces one of the village squares. Historian-biographer Leonie Thanasoula, who organized the exhibition, hopes this will soon change. What is known is that the benefactor was born Anastasios Kaperdas and was later renamed “Agathidis” by his teachers because of his kind nature (in ancient Greek “agathos” means good and noble). He spent 40 years in London, where he tutored Greek statesman Charilaos Trikoupis and his sister, Sophia, among other members of the city’s Greek diaspora. “My forays into Prousos and by extension Agathidis show that changing your point of view on a place or a situation can lead to something very positive,” Thanasoula told Kathimerini English Edition. “In this case, it was about using cultural heritage in a contemporary way – where others see abandonment and a lack of prospects for the future.” For the historian-biographer, who has family ties with Prousos, the Agathidis project goes well beyond the August display: She was recently awarded a scholarship from the British School at Athens to carry out research on Agathidis, London’s 19th-century Greek diaspora and the history of education in Greek and Britain in the same century. “Agathidis’s life and work is a good example of the influence of the modern Greek enlightenment because this is a unique case of a benefactor who did not belong to the entrepreneurial world of his era,” noted Thanasoula. “Meanwhile, the exhibition showcases the influence of Greek culture in the development of Europe in general.” Besides Agathidis’s book collection – mainly German titles – the Prousos display presents three teaching volumes penned by the teacher himself – the first, a textbook for schoolgirls learning Ancient Greek, was published in 1840, at a time when he was teaching at the Volmerange girls’ school in Nafplio, in the Peloponnese. The benefactor chose to be buried in the British capital, but his books eventually arrived in Prousos with a caravan of mules, while the gold coins he bequeathed the mountain village community were used for the construction and maintenance of a school and the library. “I was annoyed by the fact that all that was left of him was the name of the library, a bust and 300 books for display,” said Thanasoula. “A non-preservation of memory is the biggest loss when it comes to a great spirit.” -- June Samaras 2020 Old Station Rd Streetsville,Ontario Canada L5M 2V1 Tel : 905-542-1877 E-mail : june.samaras(a)gmail.com -- 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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