Manuscripts in university libraries.

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    • Abstract:
      This article discusses the treatment of manuscripts by university libraries. Manuscripts are defined and three different kinds distinguished, namely artistic, literary and historical manuscripts. Historical manuscripts are the most common ones found in South African university libraries. Attention is also paid to the various methods used by libraries to acquire manuscripts. Most university libraries receive manuscripts as donations. The arrangement and retrieval of manuscripts are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]