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Jay Satterfield has served as Head of Rauner Library Special Collections & Archives at Dartmouth College since 2004. In this role he champions the integration of rare and unique materials into undergraduate and graduate curricula, promoting hands-on learning and historical inquiry.
He earned his PhD in American Studies from the University of Iowa, underpinning his research focus on American print culture and the history of the book.
His scholarly work centers on the intersections of taste, culture, and publishing in modern America. His monograph, “The World’s Best Books”: Taste, Culture and the Modern Library, exemplifies his exploration of how books and reading practices shape, and are shaped by, broader cultural forces.
Jay collaborates closely with faculty across disciplines to design course sessions that bring students into direct contact with primary-source collections, fostering critical engagement with the material past.
Contact:
- Office: Rauner Library Room 105
- Email: Jay.Satterfield@dartmouth.edu
- Phone: 603-646-3712
