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 25th to Saturday 29th 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: 14th 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).

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: 14th 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 15th 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, 24th 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.