York Antiquarian Book Seminar (YABS) 2024: ILAB welcomes applications for scholarship

The scholarship will cover the full YABS tuition fee for the 4-day seminar.
It further includes accommodation, which is organised by the Seminar Organisers.

YABS, coordinated by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association ABA (UK), offers an opportunity for leading booksellers and librarians to share their expertise and experience with would-be and fledgling booksellers, librarians and collectors in a comprehensive survey of the second-hand, antiquarian and rare book markets. Basic procedures and problems are discussed formally and informally through a series of lectures, discussions, and practical hands-on workshops emphasizing cataloguing, pricing and bookselling. The seminar is designed for people of all levels of expertise, from beginners to those with years of experience who want to hone their skills in this rapidly changing field.

Who can apply and how?
Applicants must envisage a full-time career as an antiquarian bookseller but do not have to be a member of an ILAB-affiliated trade association.

Applicants shall send a motivation letter (no longer than two pages) explaining how they would benefit from attending the seminar.

Candidates must reside outside of the UK.

Key dates: Applications must be received by the ILAB Secretariat no later than 31 July 2024.
The successful candidate will be chosen by the ILAB Committee and will be informed early August 2024.

Contact:
Angelika Elstner, ILAB Secretary: secretariat@ilab.org
Riley Grant, ABA Secretary & YABS Coordinator: secretary@aba.org.uk

FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEAR'S WINNERS ON THE ILAB WEBSITE:
"RARE BOOK DEALERS AREN'T INTIMIDATING AT ALL, BUT THE MOST COLLEGIAL AND WELCOMING PEOPLE YOU'D EVER MEET."
&
"YABS IS A MUST"

Antje Papenburg-Frey, bookseller in Germany: READ HERE

Jan Olisiejko-Czekaj, bookseller in Poland: READ HERE