Oxford University celebrates library’s 400th Birthday

Charles Davis writes \”The Bodleian Library, Oxford University\’s most renowned library, is 400
years old on November 8.
To mark the event, the university is awarding honorary degrees to four
internationally known figures closely connected with some of the world\’s
greatest libraries.
The degree ceremony marks the climax of a year of Bodleian birthday events, which have included exhibitions, concerts and the launch of the
Libraries Capital Campaign for Oxford.
Bodleian librarian Dr Reg Carr said: \”We are delighted that at this landmark
moment in the long and distinguished history of the Bodleian Library, the
university is honouring four of the world\’s leading figures in the arena of
research libraries.\”

Story at
Newsquest.co.uk \”

November 12, 2002 by Uncategorized 0

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