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Talk

The Edward Clark Collection

A talk by Marian Kirton, Information Services Advisor, Napier University.

If you are interested in the development of the book, this talk is a marvellous opportunity to learn about one of the most significant collections in the country. The Edward Clark Collection consists of around 5000 items illustrating the development of the book from the 15th century. More specifically, it concentrates on the development of typography, the techniques of printing illustrations, and fine bindings. For more information about the collection please go to Edward Clark Collection.
 Room L18 Napier University, Merchiston Library, 10 Colinton Road, Edinburgh
5.30pm

The talk is free and no booking necessary - all welcome.

Talk

EU elections: What's it all about?

The next European Parliament elections will be in June 2009 and the European Parliament Office in Scotland will host an information event to explain how it all works and how the European Parliament influences our daily lives.
The European Parliament Office in Scotland, 4 Jackson's Entry, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8PJ
11am – 12pm
Attendance at the presentation is free but registration is necessary: Tel: 0131 557 7866, email European Parliament, Fax: 0131 557 4977

From Ballads to Bed-warmers – the Corson Collection of Walter Scott material

A talk by Paul Barnaby, Project Officer for the Walter Scott Digital Archive (Edinburgh University Library)
Writers’ Museum, Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket, EH1 2PA
12 noon
Free – no booking required but for more information contact 0131 529 4064 or email Museum.

Workshop

Exploring Literature – Online Literature Resource Site Workshop

Central Library Learning Centre, Central Library, George IV Bridge, EH1 1EG
2 – 3.30pm
Free – Booking is required. To book a place please contact Central Reference Library on 0131 242 8060 or e-mail  Central Reference Library

Interactive Tour

Treasure Hunt

Take an IQ test at the 150s, calculate your BMI at the 600s, match a quote from Shakespeare to the play at the 800s, and discover what our collection has to offer everyone.
Queen Margaret University Learning Resource Centre, Queen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU
4 – 7pm
Free – No booking required – all welcome. For more information contact 0131 474 0000 and ask for the Learning Resource Centre.

Performance

Words from the Wounded – Readings of poems related to war

Central Library Conference Room, Central Library, George IV Bridge, EH1 1EG
6.30 – 7.30pm
Free – No booking required

Film

Edinburgh Premiere of feature-length documentary  “The Hollywood Librarian”

Dozens of interviews of real librarians are interwoven with movie clips of cinematic librarians and serve as transitions between the themes of censorship, intellectual freedom, children and librarians, pay equity and funding issues, and the value of reading.
Screen Academy, Napier University, Merchiston Avenue, EH10 5DT
Screening starts 7pm. Sponsored by Scottish Centre for the Book.
Free – retiring collection on behalf of BookAid International

Tour

Central Library Architectural Tour

Central Library, George IV Bridge, EH1 1EG
7 - 7.45pm
Free – Each tour is limited to 10 places. Please note this tour comprises several flights of stairs and is not advised for people with limited mobility.
Please book by contacting e-mailing Fine Art or telephone 0131 242 8040.

A behind the scenes tour of the new Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Library

Edinburgh University Main Library, CRC 6th Floor, George Square, EH8 9LJ
11am – 12.00pm
Free – places are limited, please book by contacting library on 0131 650 6864 or email library.

Meet the Author

Scottish Crime Night with Allan Guthrie & Tony Black

Leith Library, 28 – 30 Ferry Road, EH6 4AE
7.00 – 8.00pm
Free – to book a place contact 0131 529 5518 or email library.

Meet the Makar

Ron Butlin- Edinburgh's Poet Laureate

Central Library, George IV Bridge, EH1 1EG
6.45 - 7.45pm
Free – Please book by contacting Fine Art on 0131 242 8040.