Public Libraries, Vol. 22: A Review of Library Matters and Methods, 1917 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780266973133: Public Libraries, Vol. 22: A Review of Library Matters and Methods, 1917 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266973132 ISBN 13: 9780266973133

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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The book gathers a year’s worth of thinking on public libraries, library matters, and the methods behind the work.

It offers practical discussions, reports, and professional voices from library leaders of the era.

Readers will find guidance on training librarians, cataloging practice, and the administration of libraries during a dynamic period. The volume also covers public library work in communities, wartime service, and the role of libraries in education and culture, all anchored in real-world examples and questions facing librarians then.

Essays and editorials on library administration, training, and service goals.
Practical discussions of cataloging, classification, and the work of library schools.
Reports from cities and libraries on services, collections, and outreach.
Notes on camp libraries, school libraries, and public library programs during wartime.

Ideal for librarians, library students, trustees, and anyone shaping public library services today, this edition provides historical insight into how libraries organized work, trained staff, and served the public.

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