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Annual Report of the Legislative Library and Archives for 1970: Including Library, Department of Health and Social Development, and Director of ... the Public Libraries ACT (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover how Manitoba’s Legislative Library grew into a central hub for government and public knowledge.
The book chronicles the origins and evolution of the Legislative Library, known as The Provincial Library, and its role in supporting the Manitoba government and researchers. It highlights rare volumes, early writings on exploration and the fur trade, and a comprehensive file of Manitoba newspapers and government documents. Readers will see how the library developed services, cataloguing practices, and a network of reciprocal exchanges that expanded its reach.
Along with a look at space challenges, acquisitions, and the centennial year projects, the narrative explains how the library served both lawmakers and the public. It covers significant collections, partnerships with British and American institutions, and the move to expand through a dedicated library and archives building. The book blends history, architecture, and library science to illustrate a living institution that supports research and public memory.
- Understand the library’s primary and secondary roles for government and researchers.
- Explore its rich holdings, from government documents to rare historical materials.
- Learn about cataloguing, acquisitions, interlibrary loan, and circulation practices in a provincial library setting.
- See how centennial celebrations and public interest shaped its collections and services.
Ideal for readers of Manitoba history, archival studies, and public library administration.
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