Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This presentation explores methods for teaching the history of the book within a theological library context. The first part highlights the significance of teaching this subject in theological or religious education settings. The second section delves into letterpress printing, offering various approaches to demonstrate its use from traditional metal type to modern technologies such as 3D printing and CNC machines. The third section focuses on instructional strategies for teaching the history of the book in the library. The final section examines how to effectively showcase aspects of book history through exhibitions. The presentation bridges the traditional world of books with the modern trend of libraries as centers for creative thinking and innovation.
Source: ATLA Summary of Proceedings
DOI: 10.31046/7bsth589
Author: Brandon Wason
Institution: Emory University
Language: English
Subfield: History
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415161432
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