The Bibliographical Society of America (BSA) is a North American organization that fosters the study of books and manuscripts. It was constituted from the earlier Bibliographical Society of Chicago (created in 1899) as the national membership began to exceed local membership. The organization publishes the scholarly journal, Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, as well as books on topics of bibliographic interest.

History

See also: List of presidents of the Bibliographical Society of America

Publications

The University of Chicago Press publishes the Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America and maintains access to past issues dating back to the beginning of the journal in 1904. In 2023 the Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America underwent a redesign from Caslon typeface to New Century Schoolbook. Books published by the BSA are distributed by Oak Knoll Books and include:

Awards

The Bibliographical Society of America recognizes excellence in scholarship, nurtures new research in the field, and supports contributions by emerging bibliographers. Triennial Annual New Scholars Awards Short Term Awards

Margaret B. Stillwell Legacy Society

The Margaret B. Stillwell Legacy Society was established in 2020 to recognize the long tradition of giving at the Bibliographical Society of America. Its goal is "to ensure a vibrant future for tomorrow’s bibliographic scholars." It is named for Margaret B. Stillwell, a curator of the Annmary Brown Memorial Library who wrote Incunabula and Americana, 1450-1800; a Key to Bibliographical Study.

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