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Course Overview: The course will help students to achieve Learning Outcome #1 of the MIST program: “Describe the key historical, theoretical, and ethical foundations in the field of information studies.” It will cover the following subjects: history of the book, library history, special collections librarianship, and research methods in book history, including but not limited to digital humanities and descriptive bibliography. The course will introduce students to the history of the book as a material and technological object, the main vehicle for transmission and consumption of the written word and the social force influenced by and influencing society. It will trace the history of books’ creation, production, distribution, reception, and consumption from cuneiform tablets and illuminated manuscripts to the present, primarily focusing on the history of the printed book in Europe and North America. Through lectures and practical labs, students will learn about the development of books’ production practices, tools, materials, and techniques and understand underlying historical causes of evolution in the process of books’ creation and production. When studying books’ distribution and reception, students will explore the history of information institutions, such as libraries, as well as the history of private book collecting as one of the major forces that defined which historical containers of information were preserved and survived, hence shaping and limiting our present possibilities of access to these materials. By examining books as historical printed objects, students will master the basics of descriptive bibliography, a practical skill for information professionals and one of the research techniques in the field of book history. The course will also survey major theoretical models, research methods, sources, and approaches employed by historians of books and print culture. Lastly, it will introduce students to the practice of librarianship in the special collection environment and the role of rare and historical materials in research libraries. Teaching Qualification Requirements: Education The instructor must possess comprehensive and practical expertise in book history and descriptive biography, along with graduate-level education in history, publishing history, or a related field. Experience Candidates should have a minimum of two to three years of experience in rare books research. Prior university-level teaching experience is also required. A doctoral degree (PhD) is mandatory. Other The language of instruction at McGill is English, but a working knowledge of French would be an asset. Hiring Unit: School of Information Studies Course Title: INFS 692 Special Topics 2: Library History, History of the Book, and Descriptive Bibliography Credits: 3 credit course Schedule: W 2:35 pm-5:25 pm Location: EDUC 629 Salary: $11,479.00 Deadline to Apply: You will have two (2) days from the posting date to apply. You have until midnight the day before the deadline to apply to submit your application. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification. Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. Hiring Unit: School of Information Studies Course Title: Special Topics 2: Library History, History of the Book, and Descriptive Bibliography Subject Code: INFS 692 01 Location: Education Building Schedule: Wednesdays 2:35 pm-5:25 pm Deadline to Apply: 2025-12-14 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 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