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Exercises at the Opening of the Library Building: Containing a Description of the Building; The Address of the Hon. Henry W. Sage, Presenting the Building and Its Endowment; The Address of Ex-Presiden - Hardcover

Cornell University

 
9780332608969: Exercises at the Opening of the Library Building: Containing a Description of the Building; The Address of the Hon. Henry W. Sage, Presenting the Building and Its Endowment; The Address of Ex-Presiden

Synopsis

Explore the opening of a great university library and its enduring design for scholars.

This book offers a vivid look at the Library Building as a center for study and discovery. It describes the architecture, lighting, heating, and ventilation that make reading and research comfortable, from the east entrance to the broad reading rooms and the extensive stacks. It also highlights the White Historical Library and the endowment story, revealing how gifts shape a university’s collections and future.

  • Detailed descriptions of the building’s layout, rooms, and the flow of visitors and materials.
  • Insight into the role of endowments and donors in building a premier library collection.
  • Discussion of library philosophy—access, quiet study, and the care of books for scholars and students.
  • Historical context on how libraries evolve to meet changing needs while preserving learnings of the past.

Ideal for readers interested in library history, university heritage, and the design of scholarly spaces.

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