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Acqnet
- ACQNET aims to provide a medium for acquisitions librarians
and others interested in acquisitions to exchange information
and ideas, and find solutions to common problems.
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Acqusitions
Auto. - This list is intended to provide a forum
for discussion of ideas and issues related to automation
of library acquisitions and related processes. We are
especially interested in discussions that will encourage
a standards-based approach to automated support of library
acquisitions.
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AmArt-L
- AmArt is devoted to scholarly and intellectual
discussions of topics of specific interest to historians
and scholars of American Art. AmArt treats American
art, artifacts, architecture and related topics from
the colonil period to the present.
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Antiqbook
- Antiqbook unites over 400 independent booksellers and
4 million books to order direct from their vendors. Strong
points in the database include European booksellers, many
of whom are specialist antiquarian booksellers.
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Antiquarian
- This list exists as a means to discuss out of print
and collectible books with collectors, sellers, and
writers. Also a place to buy, sell, and trade books,
paper, and other ephemera.
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Archives
and Archivists - Archives and Archivists was
begun in as an open forum for all topics relating to
archives and the archival profession. In 1998, the Society
of American Archivists assumed sponsorship of the list
as a service to the profession, to foster communication
among the larger community of professional archivists.
The list provides a venue for the discussion of all
aspects of the theory and practice of the archival profession.
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ARLIS
- Art Libraries Society of North America provides resources
and services for the worldwide arts community through
conferences, publications, awards, listserv and web
site. Producers, purveyors, and users of all forms of
art information join in the collaboration.
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Aus-Archivists
- This list is for the discussion, publication and promotion
of professional issues and practice for the archival
profession in Australia. Interested groups and individuals
are welcome to participate in this list, especially
members of professional bodies representing the views
of archivists or any special interest groups working
in this field. The aim of the list is to be supportive,
informative, creative, and tolerant.
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BFSOVER100
- BFS OVER 100 is solely for posting books for sale
at over $100. The list is also a discussion medium for
any and all aspects of the books involved, including
location, history, value, condition, defining attributes,
and more.
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BFSUNDER100
- BFS UNDER 100 is solely for posting books for sale
at under $100. The list is also a discussion medium
for any and all aspects of the books involved, including
location, history, value, condition, defining attributes,
and more.
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Bibliophile
- Provides information for sellers and/or collectors
of rare, out-of-print, and scarce books in all subject
areas. The list also addresses the issues of binding,
identification of first editions, the fine art of book
pricing, book description, etc.
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Book
Arts - This club is for discussion of book-making
and paper-type arts. Bookbinding, papermaking, marbling,
altered books, and other topics related to book crafts
will be discussed here. We also have swaps and exchanges
to share our art with one another.
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Book
Repair - Book Repair is a forum where professional
bookbinders, booksellers, book collectors, printers,
publishers and others can share insights into the problems,
solutions and techniques of book repair. This forum
intends to bring together the bookseller, the bookbinder,
the book restorer, and the printer and publisher who
spec the bindings, paper and other aspects of the actual
book before printing.
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Book
Arts-L - Among our varied subscribers are practicing
bookbinders, book-artists, marblers, papermakers, printers,
collectors, curators in libraries, and people just interested
in our wide and varied field. I encourage posting notices
about services related to the book arts by vendors,
exhibition notices, and advertisements of related books
for sale, including "fine press" books, especially
if available in sheets.
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BookartsConnection
- If you live in Santa Barbara and are interested in
letterpress printing, handmade paper, calligraphy, bookbinding,
graphic design, marbling, then we may interest you.
If you want to propose a project, are mounting an exhibition
and want submissions, can share or provide resources,
need equipment, have an internship position to fill,
or want to publicize an art opening, this is a way to
share your information.
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Bookbinding-
This list is open to anyone with answers and questions
about bookbinding, with an emphasis on hand bookbinding.
The topics on this discussion list pertain to the historical,
the technical and the esthetical aspects of the bookbinding
trade or hobby. Posters are encouraged to participate
by sharing their knowledge in the art of bookbinding.
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Bookbinding-tech.
- This forum emphasizes discussion on the various bookbinding-techniques
of the past and present all over the world.
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Conserv
List - Covers a broad spectrum of topics pertaining
to the conservation/preservation of library, archive,
and museum materials.
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Cyberscribes
- CyberScribes is the premier internet calligraphy discussion
group. It is an International Community of Lettering
Artists and Calligraphers discussing a wide range of
calligraphy topics from tools to techniques and everything
in between.
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DardHunter
- The Friends of Dard Hunter, Inc., is an international
organization with a diverse membership whose interests
center around handmade paper and related arts and crafts.
Please feel free to share information and questions
important to you and the Friends here.
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Drachsc
- The function of this list is to be a forum for advice,
tips and general communication for all those who are
interested in the fair arts of Calligraphy and Illumination
and other subjects that are related, like the making
of parchment or bookbinding. The list is primarily for
those who are located in the SCA group of Drachenwald
but we also welcome anyone else who might find this
list of interest.
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Exlibris
- ExLibris provides an environment for discussing
matters related to rare book and manuscript librarianship,
including special collections and related issues. It
is not intended to be a primary medium for the sale
and purchase of books.
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Exlibris
Yahoo! - This is a list for discussing ex libris
or bookplate suited for bookplate lovers and collectors.
It can also deal with ex libris exchange.
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Fine
Press Books- The Fine Press Book Association
is an organization of printers, book designers, binders,
papermakers, publishers, collectors, librarians, and
others, dedicated to promoting a wider understanding
and appreciation for fine press books, the crafts of
fine printing, and the history of the book. It was founded
in 1996.
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Gen-Books-L-
A mailing list for anyone with an interest in the buying
or selling of new or used genealogy books and CDs made
from these books. For the purpose of this list, "genealogy
books" refers to books having specific genealogical
information relating to several generations of at least
one family. This includes, but is not be limited to,
family genealogies and county histories which contain
family genealogies.
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Gen-Mat-L
- This is a mailing list for anyone who has an interest
in the buying or selling of new or used genealogical materials
(e.g., books, newsletters, CDs, magazines). Publishers
of newsletters, books, or other materials relating to
genealogy are welcome, as are resellers of any form of
used genealogical materials, be they businesses or individuals
cleaning bookshelves.
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Guild
of Book Workers - The GBW list was founded in
October of 1999 to Foster an open dialog between Guild
members on issues of importance to the Guild as a whole,
exchange technical information, give notices of new
publications, workshops, exhibits, etc.
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Letterpress
Discussion List - Discussion list for letterpress
users, experts, buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts.
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LetterpressGuild
- Discussion list for letterpress users, experts, buyers,
sellers, and enthusiasts.
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Limes
- Limes is a conference for the used book trade in Scandinavia,
with interest also in antiquarian books. Primarily, Scandinavian
literature is the language of focus, but because of international
membership, that language focus is becoming more of a
loose suggestion.
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Marbling
- This forum has been established to serve as a network
with other marbling artists, promote this decorated
paper technique, and to showcase our works.
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Minibookartists
- This list strives to provide a forum for artists to
discuss, share and indulge in the art of making mini-books.
Swaps and RAKS (Random Acts of Kindness) are encouraged
as these are an excellent way for artists to view firsthand,
the talents of fellow members. Vendors are welcome to
share their "wares" with list members. The
goal is to inspire and facilitate the creative spirit
that lurks in each of us!
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Ornamental
Penmanship - A site dedicated to promoting the
Art, Technique and History of Ornamental Penmanship and
Calligraphy. For all individuals interested in all areas
of Calligraphy including Engrosser's script (Copperplate),
Spencerian script, Business penmanship, Text Lettering,
Engrossing/Illumination and Offhand Flourishing. If you
happen to be looking for the finest instruction in Calligraphy
and Ornamental Penmanship then you have come to the right
place!
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Papermaking2
- Some of us make paper for it's own sake. Some of us
make paper for hand bound books or for collage or other
mixed media work. This is designed to be a space for
people to share stories, successes and solutions to
creative challenges. Welcome!
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Plate
-plate is a letterpress zine printed from submitted
carved linoleum blocks, photopolymer plates and other
letterpress-ready media. plate also features a center
folio printed on a Gocco from submitted screens. For
more information on ordering or submitting art to plate,
visit http://www.karasjoblom.com/plate.html. This group
is for asking questions about the zine and for finding
out the latest information on the themes and publishing
schedule.
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PPLetterpress
- A forum on studio-letterpress printing with digital
type and the photopolymer plate process, as well as
other investigative and exploratory printing and typographic
techniques. PPLetterpress serves as both a discussion
list and reference site with comprehensive links and
other resources on photopolymer, type and typography,
fine press printing, technological developments, and
experimental and traditional/historical processes.
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PRT-Libn
- PRT-LIBN is an electronic forum that addresses all
issues relating to: the collection, storage, and dissemination
of information within a library setting for the fields
of Philosophy, Religion and Theology, regardless of
format.
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Rare-Books
- A discussion list for those interested in rare books
and periodicals. This list is aimed primarily at publications
connected to history and genealogy, although related publications,
such as folklore or books our ancestors might have owned
are welcome.
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SFLetterpress
- The purpose of this group list is to provide an easy
way to communicate with letterpress printers about any
topic related to letterpress printing, including letterpress-printing
resources such as sources of supplies and equipment,
and to network with other area letterpress printers.
This is also an effort to keep the art and craft of
letterpress printing alive and well in the San Francisco
Bay Area and the West Coast.
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SHARP-L
- List for the exchange of research ideas, information,
queries, teaching aids, and conference and journal announcements,
as well as discussion of any issues, large or small,
that pertain to the scholarly study of the history of
print culture.
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Smallpress
- A list of people interested in small presswork, starting
from the speculative fiction field, but reaching into
others. It is designed to be an exchange of ideas and
experience and a community resource.
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Typo-L
- Typo-L is a mailing list dedicated to the discussion
of type, typography, typeface design, and type history.
Members come from all walks of the printing, publishing
and design fields, as well as from student and academic
life. Anyone with an interest in these areas is welcome
to subscribe and become a member, and learn and teach
about type.
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West
Virginia Letterpress - This is a forum for Letterpress
printers in West Virginia and the surrounding areas
to get together, share ideas, exchange information,
show off our equipment, and swap our precious letterpress-related
treasures. This is the place to meet others who love
the smell of ink, the meditative clink of setting type
in a composing stick, and the clacking cadence of vintage
iron churning out sheets of relief-printing on good
paper.
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Wood
Engravers Net - Since 1994, a group of printmakers,
especially interested in wood engraving, have gathered
into the Wood Engravers' Network. The group pursues
communication, encouragement, and education in this
historic, yet contemporary relief medium. This forum
is part of our efforts to network with wood engravers
and wood engraving enthusiasts. We encourage announcements
of printmaking events and exhibitions.
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