Archive for July, 2007
House libraries in Hue
The Hue LRC has begun negotiations to digitize some of the private collections of books, manuscripts, photographs and other materials relating to the history of Hue and its mandarin families. Hue was the capital of Vietnam for 150 years, yet its history has been lost from its public and imperial libraries by disasters, [...]
Mr. Nguyen Xuan pointing out the materials in his library of Hue history.
Mr. Nguyen Xuan pointing out the materials in his library of Hue history.
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Mr. Nguyen Dac Xuan, 71 years old, explains what is in his library of Hue materials. He opens the library, in his villa, to researchers upon request.
A manuscript from Mr. Nguyen Xuan’s library
A manuscript from Mr. Nugyen Xuan’s library
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This manuscript from Mr. Nguyen Xuan’s library is an example of the types of materials it contains. Mr. Xuan’s own book manuscripts have been burned to CDROMs and backed-up to USB flash drives.
The top floor of Mr. Nugyen Xuan’s library
The top floor of Mr. Nugyen Xuan’s library
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This bookcase is on the top floor of Mr. Nugyen Xuan’s library. In it are journals and other materials relating to the history of Vietnam.
Mr. Nguyen Phan explains his materials.
Mr. Nguyen Phan explaining his materials.
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Mr. Nguyen Phan explains his materials. On either side is Mrs. Can, of the Hue LRC and a Simmons GSLIS alumna, and Mr. Ha, Director of the Da Nang LRC and IRC and a student in the Vietnam librarians program.
An illustration from Les Oiseaux de l’Indochine Francaise
An illustration from Les Oiseaux de l’Indochine Francaise
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An illustration from Les Oiseaux de l’Indochine Francaise (1931), a book in Mr. Nguyen Phan’s library. Note the book worm tracks at the bottom of both pages.
Map from the Bulletin
Maps from the Bulletin
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This map is from the Bulletin des Amis du Vieux Hue, a journal that is in the library of Mr. Nguyen Phan.
Contemporary journal about Hue
Contemporary journal about Hue
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This contemporary journal about Hue is edited by Mr. Nguyen Huu Chau Phan.
The Summer in San Juan del Sur
Sharing IT Experience – US Libraries and Vietnam LRCs
From July 16 – 20, under the guidance of Pat Oyler and Atlantic Philanthropies, Patrick and Terry led an IT seminar for the IT staff of the Learning Resource Centers (LRCs). The seminar was held in the LRC in Hue, and was attended by seven IT staff from the Can Tho LRC, six [...]
