Book Studies Course
Enhance your library science skills through the Book Studies Course. Delve into book history, print culture, access issues, and censorship. Gain practical expertise in collection development, cataloging, preservation, and exhibit design to connect with modern communities effectively. This course provides hands-on training vital for librarians and researchers working with historical print materials.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course delivers a practical overview of print history, covering key concepts, major developments, materiality, circulation, and reception. Participants will study mass-market books, small presses, censorship, and reform efforts, while acquiring skills in research, collection building, cataloging, preservation, exhibit creation, and community outreach using historical print resources.
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Develop skills
- Design book history workshops: create focused, engaging sessions fast.
- Catalog rare books: apply MARC, RDA, and subject vocabularies with confidence.
- Plan print culture exhibits: select, label, and display items for the public.
- Use archives and digital databases: locate, assess, and cite primary sources.
- Analyze print, power, and access: map how books shape publics and communities.
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