Beyond the Text: Rare Books as Artifacts

Date/Time:	Friday, 03 Mar 2017 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Location:	Parks Library
Cost:	Free
URL:	http://instr.iastate.libguides.com/c.php?g=149064
Contact:
Phone:	515-294-6117
Channel:	University Library
Categories:	Training, development
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Opportunity to examine books from the library's rare books collection. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn at ISU: Library Workshops Catalog. Key word: LIB. If you need disability accommodations, please contact Jody Kalvik in advance. (jkalvik (at) iastate (dot) edu (dot) )

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What will you discover when you approach a book beyond its text and examine it as an artifact? Learn to identify unique features of early printed books (circa 1450-1850) and what they indicate about their design and production. This is a great opportunity to examine books from the library's rare books collection and discover what makes them so special and exciting.