The Heritage Library Hendrik Conscience collects modern prints in all kinds of forms: ranging from books and magazines to newspapers and pamphlets. Marlou and her team ensure the diligent expansion of this vast collection.
Collection policy
We enrich our collection of modern prints through donations, deposits and purchases. During the selection, we meticulously follow our collection policy. Important areas are language and literature in Flanders and the culture and history of Flanders, and Antwerp in particular.
We try to collect as many works as possible from these key areas. For example, when it comes to Flemish literature, we purchase collector’s editions and other rare variants of works we already collect. We also pay a lot of attention to what is called ‘grey literature’. These are publications that did not appear at a regular publisher or are commercially available, like zines for example. Besides printed materials, we also collect ‘born digital’ publications.
Collection in the spotlight
We put special collection pieces, sub-collections or acquisitions differently in the spotlight: via our newsletters and social media, via articles and relevant magazines, by organising workshops and show & tells for (higher) education institutions and by contributing to exhibitions.
Research
The extensive collection of the Heritage Library Hendrik Conscience is a room full of treasures for researchers. As a scientific archive library, we actively support research about our collection and the areas of expertise we specialise in. We also participate in research projects when possible.
Do you want to consult our collection modern prints for your research? Do not hesitate to contact us for:
- Content-related questions about our modern prints or sub-collections
- Questions about the provenance or historical context of works
- Questions about the material characteristics of our pieces (for ex. paper, printing techniques, measurements and binding manner)
- Digitisation of (groups of) publications in terms of research
- Support for the organisation of guest lectures or research seminars about certain themes or sub-collections
- Collaborations on research projects
Contact our curator
The Heritage Library is always at your service. That is why you can always ask Marlou your research questions on modern prints. She is happy to help out.
Marlou de Bont
- Has worked here since 2022
- Specialisation: Dutch literature from the 19th century onwards
- She received the quadrennial award from KANTL for Literature study in 2023 for her thesis on Hendrik Conscience
- Contact: marlou.debont@antwerpen.be | 03/338.87.93 | LinkedIn
