The Library World, Vol. 2: A Medium of Intercommunication for Librarians; July, 1899, to June, 1900 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: The Library World, Vol. 2: A Medium of Intercommunication for Librarians; July, 1899, to June, 1900 (Classic Reprint)
ISBN: 9780265965283

9780265965283: The Library World, Vol. 2: A Medium of Intercommunication for Librarians; July, 1899, to June, 1900 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265965284 ISBN 13: 9780265965283

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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A window into turn‑of‑the‑century librarianship
The Library World, Vol.

2 (1899–1900), gathers articles, reports, and discussions that shaped library work at the end of the 19th century. This issue presents practical writing for librarians and administrators alike, with a focus on collections, governance, and professional practice.

Across its pages, readers find historical sketches of major university libraries, debates on access and age limits for public libraries, and notes on cataloguing, printing, and library administration. The content reflects how libraries organized, funded, and served their communities during a formative period for the profession.

Historical and descriptive pieces on King's College and Marischal College libraries.
Discussion of public library age limits and reader access.
Reports from regional library associations and professional societies.
Practical articles on cataloguing, printing, and open access issues.

Ideal for historians of libraries as well as current librarians seeking historical context for today’s practices.

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