Shaun Thompson

[Cambridge University Library @theUL]

Tired of un-boxing videos? Well, we have a treat for you today in the form of some re-boxing! Conservation Manager Shaun Thompson has made the perfect box for CUL Add. 9308
#CULConservation #BookConservation #ReHousing #BoxMaking #CambridgeUniversityLibraries #CuriousCures

[The Morgan @MorganLibrary]

Today’s #MedievalMondays manuscript is this 1000-yr-old gospel book, known as the Golden Gospels of Henry VIII after he came to own it in the 1600s. A plant-based dye was used on the vellum as part of a long tradition of creating purple manuscripts for use in imperial contexts.

[Cambridge University Library @theUL]

The UL are excited to announce the launch of the University Library Research Institute. #ULRI

We will collaborate with others to set the agenda for collections-led #research and generate opportunities across and beyond disciplines.

Read more here: https://t.co/P3WnVLhMtU

[Codex Conservation @Codex29123]

Loved the paper from #culconservation @CCManuscripts 19 on the Curious Cures project. What a great resource for medieval medical texts

[Cambridge UL Special Collections @theULSpecColl]

Two of our Conservators are presenting a paper at the Care and Conservation of Manuscripts Seminar in Copenhagen this week about the conservation challenges of some medieval medical manuscripts. Stay tuned for a blogpost all about their experience!
#CulConservation #CuriousCures

[Amanda Lancaster @amarelain]

We are spending this week with @shaun_thompson_ from @theUL learning about limp parchment bindings and making our own copy. Sewing is all done, endbands are next!

[Shaun Thompson @shaun_thompson_]

@Dr_J_Freeman @liamsims @keblelib @wisdompedlars They are called leaf tab markers with the tail ends worked into a button or turks head knot.

[Shaun Thompson @shaun_thompson_]

@Dr_J_Freeman @liamsims @keblelib @wisdompedlars They are called leaf tab markers with the tail ends worked into a button knot or turks head knot.

[Jim Bloxam @JimBloxam]

The excellent David Pearson now knows even more about Cambridge 16th century bindings, thanks to the #MonteProject2022
@shaun_thompson_ @Chezzaporter and @JimBloxam

[BBC North East Scot @BBCNorthEast]

Video: Scotland’s oldest surviving manuscript, the Book of Deer, returns to the north east for the first time in centuries. It’s going on display at Aberdeen Art Gallery. The pocket gospel dates between 850 and 1000AD. @AbdnArtMuseums

[Shaun Thompson @shaun_thompson_]

We are looking for 3 conservators, with specialism in #Books, #Paper, #Manuscripts and/or #PhotographicMaterials, to join our #ConservationAndCollectionCare team for details on how to apply see link
https://t.co/5H65CCjsg4
#BookConservation #PaperConservation #CulConservation

[Shaun Thompson @shaun_thompson_]

We are looking for three enthusiastic and motivated conservators, with specialism in books, paper, manuscripts and/or photographic materials, to join our Conservation and Collection Care (C&CC) details of how to apply can be found via

https://t.co/vcvyXL5V55

[Shaun Thompson @shaun_thompson_]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/3BpikR3keH

[Shaun Thompson @shaun_thompson_]

Come and see this amazing manuscript (Book of Deer MS Ii.6.32) https://t.co/hIPx5yCzEX
Now safely installed on loan from @theULSpecColl for exhibition as part of the @bookof_deer project https://t.co/mjNu0Yaug4
Fully digitised here.
https://t.co/OkQYmq9Gup

[Dr Mark Purcell @CamLibResearch]

Great, & a challenge for us all - catalogues, digitisation incredibly important but outputs are visible. But underpinned by incredible professional skill of conservators like @shaun_thompson_ and professional peers. Colleagues indebted to conservation, retweet! Don’t overlook!

[Jessica Gardner @CamUniLibrarian]

Look at this exquisite box of miniatures made as special retirement gift for @JimBloxam the @theUL’s amazing Head of Conservation. The these tiny objects - each about 5cm max - all represent moments in the team’s work together. Such skill and creativity. We’ll miss you Jim!

[BodleianConservation @BodCons]

Fancy spending a year working and learning @bodleianlibs with the @BodCons team? Then why not apply for the first T.A. Barron Conservation Internship for emerging book and paper conservators?
Details ⬇️
https://t.co/LfKAX4OS06

[Cambridge University Library @theUL]

Get some insight into the treatment performed on some of the more challenging damaged #PolonskyGreek manuscripts in the Cambridge University Libraries’ collections on our Special Collections Blog https://t.co/60bhJA83Wc #Conservation #CulConservation #Manuscripts @theULSpecColl

[Cambridge University Library @theUL]

Some recent #Conservation work undertaken at #CambridgeUniversityLibrary, creating traditional Japanese Chitsu. We're safely rehousing collection items for after the #ULSamurai exhibition. #Japan #Samurai #housing #CulConservation

[Cambridge University Library @theUL]

The volumes are carried by the Senior and Junior Proctors, senior officers of the University, during ceremonial events such as the award of honorary degrees.

#HistoryTwitter #LibraryTwitter