Rare Book School (RBS) was founded in 1983. It provides continuing-education opportunities for students from all disciplines and levels to study the history of written, printed, and born-digital materials with leading scholars and professionals in the field.  In 2012 five summer courses will be held.

Lectures

Introduction to Western Codicology - Albert Derolez

The Printed Book in the West since 1800  - Eric Holzenberg

Reference Sources for Researching Rare Books - Joel Silver

Introduction to the Principles of Bibliographical Description - David Whitesell

The History of the Book in America: A Survey from Colonial to Modern - Michael Winship

For applications and admissions please visit the Rare Book School Website

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