Timothy D. Barrett

Timothy D. Barrett is a Professor at the University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science and also serves as the Director of the Center for the Book (1996–2002, 2012–present). His expertise spans the history, techniques, and aesthetics of both Asian and Western papermaking, with a focus on cultural and material traditions.

• Research Interests: Papermaking traditions, Asian and Western comparative studies, historical material culture, and craft techniques.
• Awards:
  • 2009 MacArthur Fellow
• Courses:
  • H-60. The History of European & American Papermaking

Barrett’s publications, including his seminal book Japanese Papermaking: Traditions, Tools and Techniques, highlight his dedication to preserving and analyzing traditional methods while bridging cultural and technical narratives in papermaking history.