The Bibliographical Society will honor the winners of its 45th biannual student book collectors competition today at 4 p.m. in the Alderman Library McGregor Room.
Law student Justin Gilbert won the contest with his collection titled "Victorian Serial Fiction: Penny Bloods, Penny Dreadfuls and Boys' Journals." Gilbert will receive the top $300 prize.
Graduate Education student Stephen Schroth garnered a second-place showing in the competition for his collection of children's series books. Schroth will receive a $150 prize.
English doctoral student Melissa White received an honorable mention with her collection of books titled "The Wide, Wide World." White will receive a $75 prize.
The winning selections have been on display in Alderman Library Memorial Hall since Tuesday.