ABAA Diversity Discovery Program 

The ABAA Diversity Initiative is proud to announce our guided program for individuals seeking to pursue a career in the antiquarian and rare book trade. Designed to coincide with the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, the program offers stipends of up to $2,500 to two individuals. It provides an intensive introduction to the antiquarian book business via engagement with the fair, career insights with ABAA members, visits to local ABAA member shops and offices, networking with institutional professionals, and more. An ABAA member will guide students through an itinerary of trade-related activities over the course of five days.
 

Application Prerequisites

• Minimum requirement of a high school diploma, OR currently enrolled student in any degree program (undergraduate, Master's, PhD), OR recent graduate (< 1-year post-grad).
• Applicants must be passionate about books, archival/library sciences, and/or bookselling.
• Applicants must be able to travel and arrange their transportation and accommodation. 

Read about the experiences of our previous program participants! 

Fall 2024

Read Julie Browny's blog here...
Read Patrick Matherly's blog here...


The program would like to thank the following libraries, private collectors, and ABAA firms for their involvement:

• John A. Buchtel, Lauren Graves, BOSTON ATHENÆUM  
• John Overholt, Molly Schwartzburg, Mathew Wittmann, Houghton Library
• Victor Betts, Jenny Gotwals, Patrice Green, Schlesinger Library
• Alexandra (Allie) Alvis, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
• Lisa Baskin
• Alan Klein
• Sandy Neubauer
• Brattle Book Shop
• Bernett Rare Books
• Bromer Booksellers