IP article ‘Summer in Sweden’
This month’s issue of Informatie Professional is one for the road. The coverstory combines two of my favourite subjects: the national bibliography and Swe...
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First results from the project ‘The Library of Leufstabruk’
Autumn has arrived at Leufstabruk. That means a colorful scenery, winds from the north and a library that becomes to cold to work in. In May I wrote about my Fi...
The much-debated life of Paulus Wirtz in a curious binding
A remarkable copy of the 17th century biography ‘t Leven en bedryf van d’heer Paulus Wirtz is present at Uppsala University Library. It has elaborat...
Nordiskt slotts- och herrgårdssymposium 2018
Working in an 18th century library at an estate comes with its privileges. Last week we presented the project ‘The library at Leufstabruk’ at the No...
Another book from the library of Huygens identified in Sweden
Just weeks after a book from the library of Constantijn Huygens was found in the library of Leufsta, another copy turns up in Sweden. This time in the collectio...
First day at the job in Leufsta
The project at Leufsta library started some months ago. Today was my first day at the job and so far I am not complaining about the office.
P.A. Tiele Thesis Award
The Dr. P.A. Tiele Foundation awarded my thesis Dutch connections in Swedish collections with their annual Tiele thesis award. I am obviously proud, pleased and...