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New in the Library: "The Unsettled Clock" by Kevin Birth
New in the library this week is a volume by Queens College and CUNY Professor Kevin Birth, "The Unsettled Clock: The Persistence of Time Pluralism." This newly published book is all about time pluralism, the long history of parallel and competing time systems. While many readers might think timekeeping has been settled once and for all, it's actually the case that many different timekeeping systems and frames of reference still exist. Professor Birth is an academic writer approaching time not just from the perspective of clocks and watches but digging into the ways we think about — and construct — time in society. He has two other books in our library also relating to the anthropology of time: "Objects of Time" and "Time Blind."
Welcome to the Jost Bürgi Research Library
The Jost Bürgi Research Library at the Horological Society of New York is among the largest horological libraries in the world, containing over 25,000 items on all aspects of the study of time and timekeepers. The collection includes a vast array of books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, rare ephemera, and more.
The 2,000-square-foot library is located on the fifth floor of the General Society Building on Midtown’s historic “club row.” From its double-height arched windows, patrons can enjoy views of the Harvard Club of New York City.
The HSNY Library also hosts educational exhibits and special events. The collection was generously donated by Fortunat Mueller-Maerki and named after innovative Swiss clockmaker Jost Bürgi.
Hours & Appointments
We are open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM ET. The library is closed on all major holidays and the last week of August and December. Anyone may browse the library without an appointment. For research visits, please make an appointment. To learn about and search our materials, please use our online library catalog.
Note: The catalog is continually updated and may not include all currently available resources. For other questions, contact library@hs-ny.org.
Reference Requests
If you are not able to visit us in person, please email us at library@hs-ny.org with your research topic. We can help you find some answers to your questions or direct you to resources that may be useful in your research.
