A History of the Public Library Movement in Great Britain and Ireland

John Minto

ISBN 10: 1032899034 / ISBN 13: 9781032899039

Published by Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB, 2026

About this Item

Originally published in 1932, A History of the Public Library Movement in Great Britain and Ireland is concerned with the rise and progress of the public library as it stood at that time. The establishment and growth of the public library may be viewed as part of the great social movement for the spread of knowledge among the poorer classes which took place in the late eighteenth century and the early years of the nineteenth century. This movement was characterized by the establishment of various educational agencies, which are covered in this book, along with the introduction of the Public Libraries Act passed in 1850 and other legislation that followed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of the Public Library Movement in Great Britain and Ireland
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032899034
• ISBN 13: 9781032899039
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 680 grams

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Synopsis

Originally published in 1932, A History of the Public Library Movement in Great Britain and Ireland is concerned with the rise and progress of the public library as it stood at that time. The establishment and growth of the public library may be viewed as part of the great social movement for the spread of knowledge among the poorer classes which took place in the late eighteenth century and the early years of the nineteenth century. This movement was characterized by the establishment of various educational agencies, which are covered in this book, along with the introduction of the Public Libraries Act passed in 1850 and other legislation that followed.

About the Author

John Minto (1863–1935) was the eminent Librarian of the Signet Library in Edinburgh, UK.