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Erecting of a Library (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gabriel Naudé

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9780260390301: Erecting of a Library (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0260390305 ISBN 13: 9780260390301
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical manifesto on creating libraries that serve the world, not just scholars.

This edition presents Gabriel Naudé’s pioneering thinking on building and curating a great library. It highlights ideas about choosing worthy books, valuing both ancient and modern authors, and making a library accessible to the public without sacrificing discipline or discernment.

From the rationale for an open, living collection to the rules for cataloging and staffing a library, the text argues for knowledge as a public good. It blends historical context with a clear vision of how a library can foster learning, culture, and civic virtue.

  • Why some books deserve prominence in a library, regardless of age or status
  • How to balance antique wisdom with contemporary works for a complete collection
  • Practical ideas for cataloging, access, and the daily operation of a research library
  • The imagined impact of libraries on knowledge, society, and humane progress

Ideal for readers of library history, curators, and anyone curious about the foundations of public knowledge.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0260390305
ISBN 13 
9780260390301
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
196
Rating
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