Activities

Fragmenta codicum: a new collection of medieval manuscripts at the Library of the Romanian Academy in Cluj-Napoca

On October 7, 2022, another important event marked the exhibition activity of our project. In a public event with a large audience organized by the Romanian Academy, Cluj-Napoca Branch, respectively at the opening of the most important scientific event organized by the Project Promoter, a presentation of the collection of the 21 restored and exhibited …

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Non-formal training in the field of group facilitation processes and exhibition design

The non-formal training in the field of group facilitation processes and exhibition design is addressed to two other people temporarily employed in the project. This training activity is undertaken by the Norwegian partner institution, Bjerkaker LearningLab, with the purpose of training beneficiaries in the field of new non-formal education methods that can be used in exhibitions …

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Setting up the in situ exhibition

With the satisfaction of a job well done, the entire team of the Project Promoter, the Romanian Academy, Cluj-Napoca Branch, participates in the activities of the paneling of the in situ exhibition, under the direct guidance of the two representatives of the partner institution from Norway, Bjerkaker LearningLab. The consultancy provided throughout the project by the Norwegian …

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Scientific conference about the discoveries related to the 21 manuscripts

The opening of the exhibition was preceded by a public event of both scientific and advertising character. On January 13, 2022, our medievalist colleague, Adrian Papahagi, gave a presentation on the discoveries related to the 21 medieval manuscripts in the Library of the Romanian Academy, Cluj-Napoca Branch, which were to be exposed to the general …

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Designing the showcases

Following the completion of the purchase of the exhibition furniture, a first exhibition preparation activity consisted in the design/arrangement of the exhibition space.Another activity, which took place in December 2021, consisted in the development of the general concept of the in situ exhibition, by establishing the content of each of the showcases, in order to …

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Documenting the results of the restoration intervention upon the manuscripts

The document below presents the results of the restoration intervention upon the 21 medieval manuscripts. Before and after The classification process followed the complete restoration of the first manuscripts. It continued in parallel with the restoration works. The filing process consists of drafting necessary documentation for describing each restored manuscript. Thus, seventeen “Filing Applications” have been …

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The restoration activity

The restoration activity began in March 2020 and it was carried out until the opening of the exhibition. The project partner, the National Union Museum in Alba-Iulia, has fully assumed responsibility for the restoration activity. It has the necessary experienced personnel and resources in its role of National Centre of Old Book Restoration and Preservation.  Selected …

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Theoretical training in the field of classification of heritage objects

The theoretical training in the field of classification of heritage objects was carried out through mentoring since the beginning of the project. The classification expert assumed, within the project, the role of trainer in the field of classification, in order to initiate two assistants, permanent employees of the Library of the Romanian Academy, Cluj-Napoca Branch, in …

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The training and professional development in the field of restoration and conservation of old books

The training and professional development in the field of restoration and conservation of old books is carried out at the National Museum of Unification Alba-Iulia through job-shadowing and one-on-one tutoring. Two trainers, enjoying massive experience in the field of old book restoration, introduced the two beneficiaries – an employee of the Library of the Romanian Academy Cluj-Napoca Branch, …

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