Explore Indiana’s state library as it expanded its collections and services in 1895–1896.
The book records progress at the State Library, detailing new reference and history materials, Indiana history additions, and a larger, more accessible collection. It notes an emphasis on cataloguing government publications, shelving improvements, and increased access for readers across colleges, clubs, and the public.
- Learn about new acquisitions, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and history works, plus early Indiana laws.
- See how shelving upgrades and better cataloguing made the library more usable.
- Understand the role of traveling library ideas and how the library serves institutions across the state.
- Review expenditure and staff efforts that supported library growth and public access.
Ideal for readers of state history, library history, and 19th-century public institutions who want a concise view of library development in Indiana.