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A blog about the work and collections of the National Library of Wales.
Due to the more personal nature of blogs it is the Library's policy to publish postings in the original language only. An equal number of blog posts are published in both Welsh and English, but they are not the same postings. For a translation of the blog readers may wish to try facilities such as Google Translate.
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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Modern Life Is Rubbish.
I haven’t finished transferring all my CD collection over to my iPod yet. I came across “Modern Life is Rubbish” by Blur when I was doing this the other day. I couldn’t believe it was released in 1993. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Accountancy should be easy …
Accountancy should be easy, shouldn’t it? After all, everything is either a debit or a credit: only two possibilities. What could possibly go wrong? How then, am I expected to write an interesting and stimulating blog about such a dry … Continue reading
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Urdd National Eisteddfod, 2011
Our theme for the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Swansea was photography. Young visitors to our stand could learn more about Early Swansea Photography, and take part in activities based on the Geoff Charles Photograph Collection. The highlight of the week … Continue reading
Posted in Digitisation, News and Events
IBeeM?
The International Bee Research Association (IBRA), originally the Bee Research Association, was founded in 1949 and has provided information on bee science and bee keeping ever since. In 1986, IBRA moved its headquarters to North Road, Cardiff, and in 2006 … Continue reading
Posted in Archives and Manuscripts
Threats and opportunities: managing wikis and blogs
Emma consulting Wikipedia This blog was written by Emma Towner, a member of staff in the Collection Support Unit of the Collections Care Section. Emma is studying for the Msc/Econ or Diploma in Archival Administration at the University of Wales … Continue reading
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The Black Book of Carmarthen returns to the town
A replica copy of The Black Book of Carmarthen, one of the most famous manuscripts in Wales, was the main focus of workshops held at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Myrddin from May 16-20. Every pupil in years 7 and 8 had … Continue reading
Posted in News and Events
