The Eleventh Islamic Manuscript Conference
Sufism and Islamic Manuscript Culture
13–15 September 2016, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge, UK
Conference Programme
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WORKSHOPS
Exploring Painted Works: The Islamic Painted Page Database
Presented by Mr Stephen Serpell, Independent Researcher, UK
Tuesday, 13 September, 14.15–15.45
Wednesday, 14 September, 13.30–15.00
This workshop is free of charge and one can reserve his or her place when completing the conference registration form.
An Introduction to TEI for the Description of Islamic Manuscripts
Presented by Yasmin Faghihi, Head of Near and Middle Eastern Department, Cambridge University Library, and Co-Chair, FIHRIST board, UK, and Huw Jones, Digital Content Specialist, Cambridge University Library, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Thursday, 15 September, 09.00–10.30
This workshop is free of charge. Registration for the workshop will be offered on a first come, first served basis at the conference.
Customizing Imaging Supports for Manuscript Digitization
Presented by Cliff Cheney, Head of Imaging, Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation & Dar Al Kutub Manuscript Project, Cairo, Egypt
Tuesday, 13 September, 16.10–17.00
Thursday, 15 September, 14.45–15.30
This workshop is free of charge. Registration for the workshop will be offered on a first come, first served basis at the conference.