Learn how to explore Iceland’s rich print heritage through Bækur.is, the digital book collection of the National and University Library of Iceland. This practical class will introduce participants to searching by title, author, subject, and full text; navigating digitized books; and locating materials useful for family history, local history, language study, and academic research. Bækur.is includes digital reproductions of Icelandic books from the beginning of printing through the nineteenth century.
Learning Objectives: In this workshop participants will:
- Understand the capabilities and limitations of different search tools and databases.
Presenter(s): Katrín Níelsdóttir
