ABSTRACT
For Rare Book School (RBS) and those dedicated to elevating and preserving various forms of materiality, objects of study hold a pivotal place. RBS’s work in preserving the study of materiality and cultural heritage is significant and integral to the humanities, social sciences, archival studies, and librarianship. As we have read throughout this volume, RBS has played a crucial role in elevating this critical work’s enablers, whether exploring new forms of paleographical instruction or teaching students how to interpret textual artifacts or read cursive handwriting. These topics are examined not as purely theoretical concepts but as essential skill-building strategies to advance the humanities and social sciences.
