November 11 Tim Moore delivered a traditional lying press, tub and plow to the UI Libraries Conservation lab. This bookbinding equipment, in use since the 16th century, is still considered best for book edge trimming and pasteboard cutting. The exceptional Moore work, with a maple wood lying press and plow, is a fitting purchase from a fund established to honor William Anthony, past Conservator of the UI Libraries.

The press and plow builder, Tim Moore, is a master craftsman internationally recognized as one of the few remaining experts in the manufacture of traditional papermaking and bookbinding equipment. He may be the last remaining maker of traditional western papermaking molds which involves the operation of his own handmade loom for weaving the wires of mold covers.