Join the Norwich Printing Museum for the launch of The Typefounder’s Hand Mould, a new book by Stan Nelson, published by The Legacy Press and Norwich Printing Museum. The first party …
We remember RBS emeritus faculty member Donald W. Krummel, who passed away on 25 June 2026, at the age of 96. From 1990 through 2008, Don taught various courses at …
From the literary networks of an eighteenth-century enslaved poet to the ancient craft of papermaking to the long-term stewardship of digital collections, Rare Book School’s fall 2026 online courses span centuries, continents, and bibliographical formats.
On a rainy afternoon in late May, Josef Beery is in Rare Book School’s Printing Office, locking type into a form for printing a short booklet edition of Phillis Wheatley’s …
Each year, Rare Book School’s Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography (SoFCB) awards its Essay Prize to a scholarly article that exemplifies the Society’s mission of advancing the study of texts, images, and artifacts …
About the event David Pearson gives an illustrated talk based on his new book, Bookbindings: an Illustrated History, showcasing the Bodleian’s outstanding bookbinding collections and exploring their interest and value. Bindings have …
Rare Book School invites the public to its summer lecture series, which brings together leading voices in book history, bibliography, and print culture.
Hampden-Sydney College didn’t have a college archivist until 2019. Today, the school’s early collections are managed by Archives & Digital Projects Librarian Dawnelle Ion, who has held the role since 2024.
Rare Book School (RBS) at the University of Virginia is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, which offers a more accessible, intuitive, and richly connected experience for exploring the School’s courses, resources, and programs.
The Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography (SoFCB) at Rare Book School is pleased to welcome its 2026–28 cohort of Junior Fellows.
With pleasure, Rare Book School announces the seventh cohort of M. C. Lang Fellows in Book History, Bibliography, and Humanities Teaching with Historical Sources. Congratulations to all, and we look forward …
Rare Book School is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of its General Scholarship Committee awards, as well as the winners of the Buice Scholarships for returning RBS students. Congratulations …