The Institute supports projects in scholarly editing, textual study, and bibliography with facilities, equipment, assistance, and shared expertise. At present twelve faculty members in the English and History departments and the University Libraries are Fellows of the Institute.
Fellows receive assistance with the conduct and funding of various research projects.
The goals of the Institute are to foster basic research in the Humanities and related areas that contribute to our knowledge and understanding of our political, social, and cultural heritage and to explore and lead the way in adapting computer technology to text processing and production. Kent State's IBE is one of the most advanced research centers in the nation in computerizing the editorial process from beginning to end.