L-165. Literary Manuscripts
The course will address a broad range of subjects, providing a historical perspective on the literary manuscript and turning to the status and uses of literary archives today. The course …
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G-75. Paper as Bibliographical Evidence
Assisted by Trina Parks-Matthews In addition to learning about traditional hand- and machine-papermaking materials and technologies, participants will apply what is taught in lectures directly to the examination and identification …
G-40. Physical Bibliography for Book Conservators
N.B. Enrollment for this course is limited to participants in the RBS-Mellon Library and Archives Conservation Education (LACE) Consortium Program. The course is intended for book conservators who seek a …
G-65. Forgeries, Facsimiles & Sophisticated Copies
This course offers an introduction to the technologies historically and currently used to produce typographical forgeries and facsimiles, as well as tools for their detection. It is designed for individuals …
G-30. Printed Books since 1800: Description & Analysis
This course is designed for librarians, booksellers, collectors, scholars, and others who seek an introductory understanding of how to recognize, evaluate and describe the physical aspects and textual significance of …
G-10. Introduction to the Principles of Bibliographical Description
“I feel much more confident in my understanding of format and how it relates to book structure, as well as in my ability to create an in-depth analysis of an …
G-45. Analytical Bibliography
“I walked away with a much finer eye; more attuned to certain details I may have otherwise missed. I certainly feel this has broadened my horizons as a researcher.” — …
G-20. Printed Books to 1800: Description & Analysis
“Connecting the physicality of the pressroom to format and collation gave me a great model to think through the discovery process with a new book.” — 2017 student Via lectures …
G-55. Scholarly Editing: Principles & Practice
The course will concern itself with both literary and non-literary texts, of different genres and eras; with both published and unpublished materials; and with manuscript, printed, and electronic sources. As …
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