The Monthly Notes of the Library Association of the United Kingdom, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ernest C. Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265242045 ISBN 13: 9780265242049

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock library history and practice from the 1883 UK Library Association edition

This volume compiles reports, notes, and case studies that shaped public libraries at the time. It offers insight into cataloguing, library statistics, and the growth of free libraries with practical reflections from librarians and scholars.

The book presents a mix of scholarly articles and official notices, including analysis of public document distribution, new cataloguing rules, and the state of public libraries in 1882. You will also find obituaries, library building essentials, and notes on the profession’s evolving landscape.

• Detailed examinations of how public documents were distributed to libraries in the United States and what that meant for access
• Discussion of the New Bodleian Cataloguing Rules and other cataloguing developments
• Overview of Free Public Libraries in 1882 and related bibliographies
• Insights into library statistics, building essentials, and librarians’ roles

Ideal for readers of library history, professional librarians, and researchers studying 19th‑century information networks and public access to knowledge.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265242045
• ISBN 13: 9780265242049
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 190