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Standards 2023 Scholarships Now Open

The Guild of Book Workers offers scholarships to attend the Standards of Excellence in Hand Bookbinding seminar. Scholarships are available for both student and regular members.

2023 Now Accepting Nominations for the Lifetime Achievement and Laura Young Awards

Dear GBW Members, The Awards Committee of the Guild of Book Workers is seeking written nominations for the 2023 Lifetime Achievement and Laura Young Awards. We especially invite our Chapters and Board members to pass this word along.

"Dark Archives" Scholarship Fund — Now Closed

In partnership with its donors, the Guild of Book Workers is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the Dark Archives scholarship fund.

2021-2022 Annual Report and Board Minutes

The 2021-2022 Annual Report from the Board of Directors, Guild of Book Workers is now available for download. View Report

Call for Volunteers 2022– GBW Ad Hoc and Standing Committees

Call for Volunteers – GBW Ad Hoc and Standing Committees   The Guild of Book Workers is currently seeking volunteers for the committees listed below.  You must be a Guild member to serve on a committee.   The deadline

2022 Election Results

The Guild of Book Workers is pleased to announce the results of the 2022 election cycle. Officers begin their terms at the close of the annual business meeting, which will be held in-person at the Standards Seminar on October 19, 2022.

2022 Elections

It's time to vote in the 2022-2023 Guild of Book Workers election for officers of the Board of Directors.

Guild of Book Workers Library Donated to University of Iowa Library

After much careful thought and consideration, the Board of Directors passed a unanimous vote to donate the Guild of Book Workers’ library collection to the University of Iowa Libraries. The gift paperwork has been signed by all parties, and the terms of the gift are now final.