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English Language & Literature

Resources for conducting literary research on English & American Literatures.

History of the Book - quick starts

The history of books, reading, publishing, and print culture.

Catalogs & Bibliographies

Newspapers & Periodicals

Manuscripts & Ephemera

Subject Headings to Browse

Some subject headings that may help you find titles related to History of the Book include:

  • Authors and readers -- History
  • Book industries and trade
  • Bookbinding
  • Booksellers and bookselling
  • Early printed books
  • Illustration of books
  • Libraries -- History
  • Manuscripts
  • Printing -- History
  • Publishers and publishing -- History
  • Books and reading -- History
  • Type and type-founding

Special Collections Research Center

Two people standing in the SCRC Reading Room, looking at materials together.Located on the first floor of Charles Library, the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is the principal repository for and steward of the Libraries’ rare books, manuscripts, archives, and University records. 

A collection emphasis of the SCRC is Printing, Publishing, and Bookselling Collections. These collections are comprised of a variety of materials including graphics, artifacts, proofs, printing examples, and booksellers’ catalogs. 

Browse the related finding aids, and contact the SCRC staff with any questions or requests.