Rare Books 10106/27/07
2:15- 3:15 PM
Classroom B
Humanities and Social Sciences Library
5th Avenue and 42nd Street
5th Avenue and 42nd Street
New York, NY 10018-2788
Description:
For bibliophiles and the intellectually curious, this class offers an inside look into the world of rare book libraries. How are collections formed? What kinds of materials do modern rare book libraries collect? How are these rare and sometimes priceless materials cared for? Using the collections of the Rare Book Division as a backdrop, you will explore topics of interest in the field of rare and antiquarian books. You will investigate some of the latest electronic information resources for conducting rare book–related research.
