Exploring History: The Sherborne Missal and Turning the Pages Project at the British Library

The video tutorial discusses the British Library's collection, including the Sherbourne Missal, and introduces the 'Turning the Pages' program, a digital facsimile allowing users to explore historical documents. The program replicates the original book's features and includes audio and visual enhancements. It is accessible online and serves as a revenue source for the library.

What is the Sherborne Missal, and where is it originally from?

• A 15th-century prayer book from England

• A collection of prints and drawings from Germany

• A medieval music score from France

• An ancient patent document from Italy

What is the main purpose of the Turning the Pages project?

• To sell copies of the Sherborne Missal

• To translate the Sherborne Missal into multiple languages

• To create a digital version of the Sherborne Missal

• To replace the original Sherborne Missal

Which feature of the Turning the Pages program allows users to hear recorded chants?

• Listen feature

• Zoom feature

• Page turning feature

• Text interpretation feature

How can online visitors interact with the Turning the Pages program?

• By using a touchscreen

• By using a mouse

• By using a keyboard

• By using a voice command

What is one of the commercial benefits of the Turning the Pages program for the British Library?

• It is used to replace physical books

• It is available for free to everyone

• It has been sold to institutions and collectors worldwide

• It is only accessible to library members