The M. C. Lang Fellowship in Book History, Bibliography, and Humanities Teaching with Historical Sources
The M. C. Lang Fellowship supports faculty and librarians at small U.S. colleges to advance book history expertise and humanities teaching with historical sources through Rare Book School courses.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (M. C. Lang Fellowship application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fellowship typically covers tuition for at least one Rare Book School course; additional benefits possible, but details vary by year.
Summary: Supports faculty and librarians at small U.S. institutions to develop expertise in book history and humanities teaching with historical sources through Rare Book School.
Key Information: Award applies only to Rare Book School courses; recipients must be at U.S. liberal arts colleges or small universities.
Description
The M. C. Lang Fellowship in Book History, Bibliography, and Humanities Teaching with Historical Sources is designed to support educators—specifically faculty and librarians—at smaller U.S. institutions such as liberal arts colleges and small universities. The fellowship aims to enhance participants' expertise in book history and bibliography, and to enrich humanities teaching through the use of historical sources. Fellows are encouraged to develop strategies for conveying the human presence found in original textual artifacts and to inspire student engagement with primary sources. The fellowship facilitates participation in Rare Book School’s specialized educational offerings and builds a community of practice among educators committed to the study of historical books and manuscripts.
