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Christine‘s Compendium

A collection of curiosities, creative writing, aspirations and artistry.

One of my happy places.

Being Me

We all have many things that we care about. This is me.

Library & Information Science

It’s what I do. I’ve been involved in the information science and semantic technologies space for over 20 years. 

Society for Creative Anachronism

I participate in an organization called the SCA, wherein we recreate the middle ages. I am a Mistress of the Laurel in Bookbinding, and here is where you will find my research. 

Arts, Herbalism, Writing

I like to learn and try new things and deepen my knowledge of things such as plant-based wellness.  I like to write. I enjoy these things, I welcome you to join me on this journey.

Bookbinding

I love to read. I love being a librarian – reference and research work make my geeky heart happy. I also love to make books. Here are a few I’ve made. 

Latest Blog Entries

Bookbinding Notes

Bookbinding Notes

Learning from the UGH moments!  I fully expect this page to be updated over time as I am able to add notes to it. Which is a lot! My Books or, “What I Would Do Differently - Notes on Binding” As DOING is most often the best teacher, I thought I ought to document what...

TXT

TXT

The Book and Digitial Media Studies department at the University of Leiden publishes an annual journal, TXT. Academic papers can be found at https://openaccess.leidenuniv.nl/handle/1887/28849.

Skin Deep

Skin Deep

Skin Deep is a newsletter from J Hewit & Sons Ltd. Beyond having an impressive history and shop of quality leather and related goods, they produce a newsletter which features well-researched articles of interest to bookbinders. You will find some real gems in its...