Information about the Database

Cambridge Digital LibraryOver the course of six centuries Cambridge University Library's collections have grown from a few dozen volumes into one of the world's great libraries, with an extraordinary accumulation of books, maps, manuscripts and journals. These cover every conceivable aspect of human endeavour, spanning most of the world's cultural traditions. While parts of the Library's manuscript collections have already been published in print, microfilm and digital formats, the library is now building a substantial online resource so that collections can be much more accessible to students, researchers and the wider public.(From About viewed January 17, 2013). Treasures of the Library include important works from many religious traditions, particularly Judaism, Islam, Christianity and Buddhism. The Foundations of Science Collection will focus on original scientific manuscripts, beginning with the papers of Isaac Newton and his contemporaries. Collections include Newton Papers,Hebrew Manuscripts, Cairo Genizah Collection,Christian Works,Islamic Manuscripts,Sanskrit Manuscripts,Spanish Chapbooks
Locations: UMFK, UMPI, LAW
Format: Internet
Remote Access: Available

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