So the librarians at UCLA worked very hard to find another…
““So the librarians at UCLA worked very hard to find another copy of Villacorta’s rendition of the Dresden Codex, and lent it to me.””
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He describes the effort librarians made to locate and loan a rare manuscript for his research
In simple terms: He notes the librarians’ dedication in providing a scarce source
Appreciate the work of archivists and librarians
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- historical research
- rare manuscript study
- library services
- academic inquiry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does access to primary sources shape scholarly work?
- What responsibilities do institutions have to preserve rare texts?
Access to rare materials can be limited by funding and preservation concerns