Slavic Materials Research Articles

The ethnic composition of the population of Prinevye area and the Southern Ladoga area at the end of the XV century

Introduction. History of the North-West area of Novgorod land at the end of the XV century attracted the attention of researchers mainly in the socio-economic aspect. This is due to the fact that Novgorod scribal books are dated by the end of the XV century. From the standpoint of socio-economic history their value is not in doubt, but from an ethno-historical point their onomastic content is underestimated. Materials and methods. The main source of research was the scribe book of the Vodskaya Pyatina 1499/1500. The descriptive method of research is to identify and record the Baltic-Finnish oikonyms (names of rural settlements) and anthroponyms mentioned in the scribe books. Baltic-Finnish anthroponyms are identified on the basis of an analysis of formal indicators of borrowing the anthroponyms. Results and Discussion. There are several areas where the Baltic-Finnish oikonymy and anthroponymy were concentrated, namely Korboselsky graveyard in the northern Prinevye, Lopsky and Terebuzhsky graveyards in the southern Ladoga, as well as Dudorovsky and Izhora graveyards south of the Neva. Archaeological sources record a significant presence of the Izhora antiquities. The presence of Karelians is noted in the northern Prievye and southern Ladoga. Slavic onomastic materials are recorded throughout Orekhovsky and Ladoga counties, but to mostly in the cities of Oreshka, Ladoga and their nearest areas. Conclusion. By the end of the XV century the north-western graveyards of Novgorod land were inhabited by representatives of various ethnic groups: Slavs, Vodians, Izhora and Karelians, as evidenced by the data of anthroponyms and toponyms of the scribe’s books and confirmed by archaeological sources.

Dealing with False Friends to Avoid Errors in Subject Analysis in Slavic Cataloging: An Overview of Resources and Strategies

ABSTRACTThis article discusses errors in subject analysis for Slavic materials due to “false friends,” words similar in form but different in meaning. An overview of false friends in Slavic languages is presented, followed by case studies demonstrating how false friends in book titles can lead to errors in subject analysis. We also review the resources that can assist Slavic catalogers in identifying false friends: print dictionaries, online lists, online translation tools, and records from the catalogs by the national libraries of countries of publication. Finally, implications for workflow in dealing with Slavic false friends in cataloging practice are discussed.

Славяните през VІ–VІІ в. на територията на днешна Южна България. Мит или реалност?

The historical sources say that at the end of the Great migration of peoples (end of 6th-7th centuries) the Slavs had already settled in every part of the Balkan Peninsula. But the archaeological researches in what is now Southern Bulgaria do not confirm these data. Certain cultural layer containing Slavic materials has not been found in any archaeological site and there are few sites, where some Slavic pottery fragments have been discovered. There are no Slavic necropolises excavated. These data suggests that in the 6th-7th century the Slavs had not yet made permanent settlements in today’s Southern Bulgaria.

Anotirana bibliografija radova koji obrađuju međujezičko kontrastiranje (konfrontiranje), ili ga primenjuju na slovenskoj jezičkoj građi

Većina bibliografskih j edinica odnosi se na oblast primenjene lingvistike, u prvom redu nastave slovenskih jezika kao inoslovenskih i međuslovenske translatologije. Nekoliko radova istaknutih lingvista pripada oblasti teorijske lingvistike. Navedene bibliografske jedinice objedinjuje međujezičko kontrastiranje (konfrontiranje), bilo kao tema izlaganja, bilo kao primenjeni postupak, metod, koji se široko primenjuje u savremenoj lingvističkoj slavistici. Bez obzira na izvesne kontroverze o korisnosti ovakve analize dvaju ili više jezičkih sistema, većina lingvista se slaže da ona ima svoje opravdanje, pogotovo prilikom izučavanja bliskosrodnih jezika. Stoga je u slavistici našla široku primenu. Neki autori insistiraju na terminološkom razgraničenju pojmova kontrastiranja i konfrontiranja, ali ih većina lingvista upotrebljava kao sinonime. Na izbor radova uticao je, pre svega, kriterijum relevantnosti sa stanovišta obezbeđenja teorijske i metodološke osnove za dalja istraživanja, kao i težnja da se ukaže na značajnije savremene predstavnike ovakvog pristupa jeziku, uglavnom u slovenskom svetu. Njihovi radovi poređani su hronološki.

The Kilgour Collection of Russian Literature at Harvard College Library

As an undergraduate at Harvard University, Bayard L. Kilgour (’27) developed a life-long interest in Russia. Kilgour made numerous trips to Soviet Russia where he placed special emphasis on acquiring books, paintings, and other decorative artwork. His passion for Russia is witnessed through his philanthropic endeavors both to the Harvard University Libraries and to the Cincinnati Art Museum. In addition to donations of books and other artifacts, Mr. Kilgour provided endowments for the continued acquisition of Slavic materials to ensure that the collections he established continue to develop and grow.

Hidden Slavic and Eastern European Materials at the Folger Shakespeare Library

This is a brief sampling of the various types of Slavic and Eastern European materials “hidden” in the Folger Shakespeare library. Not widely considered a source for such materials, there are treasures to be found in this collection. Beyond translations of Shakespeare's works into Slavic and Eastern European languages, the Folger houses diverse slavic materials including etchings by Wenceslaus Hollar, early books and manuscripts, and modern prompt books and theatrical memorabilia.

Hidden Slavica: Collections of Slavic Religious, Ethnic, and Cultural Materials at Holy Trinity Seminary and Monastery

SUMMARY This article describes the holdings of the museum, libraries, and archives of Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, NY, as well as the archives of the Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia in New York City.

Computer-assisted early inclusion of authentic Slavic materials

The author discusses Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Polish, and Russian text taggers, available at http://www.asusilc.net/cgi-bin/newtepajgu.pl. The taggers allow the user to paste in a text, copied from an source and have it tagged with English glosses. They furthermore offer the option of displaying the full inflection of each inflected word form in the text. The taggers are designed with an eye toward securing optimum authenticity and learner autonomy. The present paper summarizes theoretical background of this project and its achievements hitherto. It furthermore identifies major problem areas of this project and outlines its envisaged development hence. RESUMEN: El autor trata las expresiones en lengua bosnia, croata, servia, polaca y rusa, disponibles en http://www.asusilc.net/cgi-bin/newtepajgu.pl. Estas frases y pa- rrafos ya elaborados permiten que los usuarios los'peguen en un texto, los copien de una fuente on-line y visualizarlos traducidos momentaneamente en lengua inglesa. Tambien permiten la opcion de mostrar la inflexion de cada palabra y sus morfemas. Estos textos gozan de una autenticidad optima y favorecen el aprendizaje autonomo. Este articulo se propone resumir el marco teorico de este proyecto didactico y dar a conocer algunos de sus logros hasta el momento presente. Ademas, identifica alguna areas problematicas del proyecto y trata de dar soluciones para su desarrollo posterior. Palabras clave: circunloquios, CALL, materiales autenticos, lenguas eslavas.

Sources for Slavic & East European Library Materials: AAASS's New Collaborative Online Database

ABSTRACT The problem of keeping a comprehensive, up-to-date list of suppliers for books and serials has been an issue for Slavic librarians ever since the collapse of the Soviet Union. This column piece begins by discussing the evolution of the problem and how Slavic librarians have attempted to address it, and it finishes with a description of the latest solution: the new, collaborative online database Sources for Slavic & East European Library Materials, developed under the auspices of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS).

How to Have an Intelligent Conversation About Digital Conversion: Advice for Curators

ABSTRACT This article provides advice to curators and reference staff on how to discuss digital conversion projects that include Slavic materials with technical staff who will implement the project.

Beyond approval plans: Methods of selection and acquisition of books in Slavic and East European languages in North American libraries

Collecting and acquiring Slavic and Eastern European (EE) print materials for North American libraries is a complicated task. Many university and public libraries rely on vendor approval plans to build their Slavic collections. But non-approval-plan-based (NAPB) collecting methods are also an important way to enrich library collections with non-mainstream materials such as books from remote regions, books by alternative and small publishers, or grey literature. Based on a questionnaire, this article provides an overview of contemporary collecting practices for Slavic materials in North American libraries, emphasizing the value of book fairs, buying trips, exchanges, gifts, independent book agents, North American foreign-language bookstores, and online bookstores for the creation of strong comprehensive and specialized Slavic collections.

Columbia University Libraries' Slavic and East European Collections: A Preliminary History at 100 Years

SUMMARY Columbia University Library began collecting Slavic and East European materials in the early years of the twentieth century, long before most universities in North America. Its collections of materials from and about the region slightly predate its academic programs on the area, but today the university and its libraries are, separately and collectively, widely considered outstanding resources advancing scholarship on the region. This article discusses the origins and development of the library's collections, acquisitions and exchanges, special projects for preservation and description, and the key personnel who shaped the collections and services.

Understanding Copyright Law for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Materials

ABSTRACT In the last decade the issue of copyright has become more complex for Slavic and East European librarians for a number of reasons. Technological advances have led to new forms of publication and new options for document distribution, and have also had a major impact on intellectual property law in the U.S. and abroad. As the technical means for copying and distributing materials in various formats have increased, and as electronic resources comprise a steadily increasing proportion of the material used in libraries, copyright law has become more integral to the work of librarians. In the background of technological progress, the newly independent states which emerged after the dissolution of Communism have all adopted new copyright laws within the context of global developments in intellectual property legislation. This paper provides a context for copyright as it relates to the work of Slavic and East European librarians in the U.S., by offering a framework for understanding the main issues surrounding copyright and a method for approaching questions related to copyright protection of library materials. The emphasis of this article is on use by U.S. libraries of textual material created or published in Slavic and East European countries.

How We Came Together

SUMMARY The author discusses the development of international networking by Slavic and East European librarians and information specialists, beginning with the 1974 First International Conference on Soviet and East European Studies (Banff, Canada). At first limited to librarians and information specialists from North America and Western Europe, with the collapse of communism in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the level of international cooperation among librarians and information specialists dealing with Slavic and Eastern European materials greatly increased. The Tallinn conference of librarians and information specialists was the fifth such quinquennial meeting held since 1980.

Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics 3: The College Park Meeting, and: Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics 4: The Cornell Meeting, and: Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics 5: The Indiana Meeting (review)

Reviewed by: Formal approaches to Slavic linguistics 3: The College Park Meeting ed. by Jindrich Toman, and: Formal approaches to Slavic linguistics 4: The Cornell Meeting ed. by E. Wayles Browne et al., and: Formal approaches to Slavic linguistics 5: The Indiana Meeting ed. by Martin Lindseth, Steven Franks Andrew Caink Formal approaches to Slavic linguistics 3: The College Park Meeting. Ed. by Jindrich Toman (Michigan Slavic materials 38.) Ann Arbor: Michigan Slavic Publications, 1996. Pp. 336. Formal approaches to Slavic linguistics 4: The Cornell Meeting. Ed. by E. Wayles Browne, Ewa Dornish, Natasha Kondrashova, and Draga Zec (Michigan Slavic materials 39.) Ann Arbor: Michigan Slavic Publications, 1997. Pp. 488. Formal approaches to Slavic linguistics 5: The Indiana Meeting. Ed. by Martin Lindseth and Steven Franks (Michigan Slavic materials 42). Ann Arbor: Michigan Slavic Publications, 1997. Pp. 333. These three volumes comprise a total of 48 papers, presented during 1994–1996 at conferences on formal approaches to Slavic linguistics. The list of some 50 contributors includes many well-established linguists, both in Slavic linguistics and the wider field, and a number of young researchers. All the major Slavic languages are represented along with discussion of languages such as Slovenian and the Western Ukrainian dialect, Hutsul, that have received less attention in the formal anglophone literature. The theoretical frameworks adopted are mostly, but not solely, generative. Only four of the papers deal with phonology, and one paper by Irina Sekerina (4:435–63) presents work on syntactic processing and scrambling. Otherwise, the papers focus on syntax. The topics that receive most attention mirror popular topics in generative cross-linguistic syntax at the time: participle-auxiliary word orders, the representation of aspect in the functional hierarchy above the verb phrase, multiple wh-questions, and case assignment. The articles tackling wh-movement employ a variety of generative approaches that do not obviously feed into each other. Loren Billings and Catherine Rudin (3:35–60) present an early optimality account of multiple wh-movement in Bulgarian, focusing on the interplay between [+/−human], [+/−animate], and case in the relative order of fronted wh-words. Fresh data are added to the more familiar data to demonstrate that syntactic superiority (Chomsky 1973) alone is inadequate to account for word order restrictions. An optimality theoretic approach is well-suited to the task, though the theory-internal requirement that any constraint must be a universal should perhaps have motivated further cross-linguistic discussion, if only within Slavic languages. Željko Bošković (5:86–107) reiterates significant developments in Bošković (1995) that Serbo-Croatian matrix questions do not exhibit overt wh-movement (hence the lack of superiority effects); rather they display focus movement to agreement phrases. The latter part of the article addresses some residual problems, particularly the nature of the relation between focus and wh-movement in embedded contexts. Once the possibilities of focus checking in both agreement phrases and CP are set up, the question becomes how to rule out focus checking prior to overt wh-movement in embedded contexts to avoid ungrammatical word orders. Among other proposals, the theory requires the introduction of additional machinery to check clause type (e.g. interrogative or declarative). In a useful contribution to the literature, Marija Golden (4:240–66) shows that Slovene also displays no superiority effects in multiple wh-fronting, yet allows long-distance wh-extraction of more than a single wh-element out of embedded clauses. In an essentially [End Page 592] descriptive account, the author demonstrates that Slovene undermines the multiple and nonmultiple wh-fronting typology established in Rudin’s (1988) seminal article. Arthur Stepanov and Carol Georgopolous (5:275–94) address the fact that Russian long wh-movement is blocked by an embedded indicative complementizer but not by a complementizer marked for the subjunctive. Their early minimalist account turns on relating wh-clauses to subjunctive clauses (both are said to involve irrealis feature checking in C) and a novel parameterization of merge and move. Several papers in vol. 3 tackle the evidence in favor of aspectual functional projections though there is a tendency here for substantive empirical observations to be merely clothed...

Into the Dustbin of History? The Evaluation and Preservation of Slavic Materials

One of the greatest challenges facing area studies librarians today is preservation of collections. Area studies collections in libraries, the backbone of international studies programs for most colleges and universities in North America, are in danger. Most materials in these collections were published on acidic paper and poorly bound leaving them susceptible to rapid deterioration. Slavic collections, for example, appear to be in dire need of preservation treatment, but there is very little hard data on the scope of the problem. This research project, conducted at the University of Kansas Libraries, is the first step toward gaining a better understanding of the overall condition of Slavic collections. A survey of the Slavic holdings was conducted to provide statistical information on their physical condition. Results of the survey reveal that the condition of these collections should be cause for serious concern. However, the problems are not so great that they cannot be overcome through careful preservation planning and interlibrary cooperation.

Microform Preservation of Slavic and East European Materials: A Review of Past Activities, Present Conditions, and Future Outlook

Microform Preservation of Slavic and East European Materials: A Review of Past Activities, Present Conditions, and Future Outlook

Cross Currents: A Yearbook Of Central European Culture. Edited by Ladislav Matejka. Michigan Slavic Materials. Ann Arbor: Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Michigan. Illustrations. Photographs. $15.00, paper. - Zeszyty Literackie. Edited by Barbara Toruńczyk. Paris

Cross Currents: A Yearbook Of Central European Culture. Edited by Ladislav Matejka. Michigan Slavic Materials. Ann Arbor: Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Michigan. Illustrations. Photographs. $15.00, paper. - Zeszyty Literackie. Edited by Barbara Toruńczyk. Paris

Searching of East Slavic Materials in Library Catalogs

This paper describes some major changes which affect searchin of East Slavic names in library catalogs since 1981, when AACR2 was introduced. Three types of names have been selected for illustration: geographical, corporate, and personal names associated with the Russian S.F.S.R., Ukraine and Byelomssian S.S.R. In addition to pointing out new search patterns for East Slavic names thc discussion focuses on how library catalogs have been restructured to accommodate these changes and provides suggestions to Slavic scholars about how they can become familiar with these new searching methods.

Establishing Slavic Headings Under AACR2

This paper discusses some common problems which catalogers of Slavic materials may encounter in establishing Slavic headings under AACR2. Three categories of headings have been selected: geographical, corporate and personal names concerned with the Soviet Union. Emphasis is placed upon cases where a cataloger may apply the rules correctly, but still establish an incorrect heading. Sources of these types of problems are identified and suggestions are made for dealing with them.