Michelle Craig

Dr. Michelle Craig is a Lecturer in Information Studies at the University of Glasgow, with affiliations spanning multiple disciplines. Her research focuses on library history, book history, and eighteenth-century cultural studies. She teaches courses across Information Studies, Classics, and History departments, including topics like Digital Media, Classical Civilisation, and Medieval Paleography. Her work explores historical collections, manuscript usage, and the social dimensions of academic libraries. Craig’s publications analyze William Hunter’s legacy, Mary Queen of Scots’ textual afterlife, and book historiography. She contributes to interdisciplinary education through courses like 'Curating the Sciences' and 'Working with Manuscripts as Historians.'

Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and postgraduate modules such as 'Books as New Media,' 'Latin 1A,' and 'Social and Cultural History of Europe.' Craig’s research integrates archival analysis with cultural history, emphasizing the role of libraries and collections in shaping academic and public knowledge.

• Research Interests: Library History, Eighteenth-Century Collecting Practices, Scottish Cultural Heritage
• Teaching: Information Studies, Classics, History

Her recent work highlights trends in cultural heritage preservation and the interplay between historical manuscripts and modern academic practices. Craig’s contributions span peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and reviews, reflecting her expertise in interdisciplinary scholarly communication.