John Overholt is a curator specializing in rare books and manuscripts, serving as the curator of the Donald and Mary Hyde Collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson and Early Books and Manuscripts. He manages and preserves historical texts, overseeing acquisitions, cataloging, and research access for scholars. Overholt has published research on 18th century literature, book history, and the material culture of the written word, contributing to exhibitions and academic scholarship that explore the historical and cultural significance of early printed works.