Summer Course in Saint-Omer: "Reconstructing a Medieval Library Today: the Example of Saint-Bertin" (August 2015)

The IRHT, the Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer and Biblissima will propose a summer course entitled "Reconstructing a Medieval Library Today: the Example of Saint-Bertin" in Saint-Omer, from Tuesday 25^th to Saturday 29^th August. This summer course will introduce the participants to the library of Saint-Bertin Abbey and its history.

At the end of the course, participants will receive a certificate of participation which may count as part of their Master or doctoral studies (2015-2016 academic year).

Detailed course programme
Application Deadline: 14^th June 2015

Organisation and Speakers

Courses and practical work will take place at the Bibliothèque d’agglomération de Saint-Omer, located at 40 rue Gambetta (tel: +33 (0)3 21 38 35 08).

• Bibliothèque d’agglomération de St-Omer (dir. Françoise Ducroquet)
• Institut de recherche et d’histoire des textes (dir. François Bougard)
• Biblissima (dir. Anne-Marie Turcan-Verkerk)

Speakers:

• Sébastien BARRET (IRHT)
• Jean-Charles BEDAGUE (Archives Nationales)
• Angela COSSU (Università di Pisa)
• Rémy CORDONNIER (Bibliothèque d’agglomération de Saint-Omer)
• Laura LEBARBEY (École nationale des chartes)
• Dominique STUTZMANN (IRHT)
• Frédéric TIXIER (Université de Lorraine)

Prerequisites

Any student, of any nationality, who will have earned a Master's degree by the the beginning of the 2015-2016 academic year, or who can attest a similar level of research experience, is eligible to apply for this course.

• good knowledge of Latin required; course given in French
• required material: laptop computer
• active participation: each participant will prepare a poster presenting his/her research and its context

Application

Selection based on application: minimum 10 participants, maximum 15
Application deadline: 14^th June 2015
Candidates must email their completed application form (see below) to the following address: f.ducroquet@bibliotheque-agglo-stomer.fr
Successful candidates will be notified of their selection by 15^th June 2015.

Accomodation and Meals

The course, accomodation and meals are free of charge for participants.

• 5 nights accomodation, including breakfast, at a hotel near the library (arrival on the evening of Monday, 24^th August)
• meals: lunch and dinner in a restaurant near the library and the hotel Tuesday through Saturday noon

Travel costs and dinner on the Monday night are at the participants' own expense.