"A comprehenvise, entertaining look at some of the most important public organizations in British Columbia. Lavishly illustrated, it tells of the early librarians, library supporters and library trustees, and traces the development of libraries from simple bookshelves to complex internet-based collections." - from dust jacket.

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Title

The Library Book - A History of Service to British Columbia

Publisher

The British Columbia Library Association, Vancouver, B.C.

Publication Date

2011

Language

English

ISBN 10

0969261497

ISBN 13

9780969261490

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

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The year 2011 marks the centennial of the British Columbia Library Association, which was created by a small group of people eager to encourage library development in the province.
A library is all about sharing — pooling our resources so we all benefit. That kind of thinking helped the early fur traders get through the tough, cold winters, and made life more pleasant for early settlers from Europe. Through the years, libraries have grown in size and in scope. Today, there are hundreds of libraries — public, school, university, government and more — serving British Columbians. And they are not just about books any more. They provide a full range of services, including music, movies, access to the internet and programs for all ages. Libraries inform us, enlighten us and entertain us, helping British Columians achieve a higher level of literacy and learning.
The history of libraries in British Columbia has been shaped by many people, including Andrew Carnegie, Ethelbert Olaf Stuart Scholefield, Helen Gordon Stuart and Ray Culos. This book traces their work, and the development of libraries over the past century and a half. It also looks ahead at what is to come, and how libraries will continue to serve us for many more decades.
In the end, it all comes down to sharing — people working together for the common good.

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