The University of Alberta Library: The First Hundred Years, 1908-2008

Distad, Merrill

ISBN 10: 1551952459 / ISBN 13: 9781551952451

Published by University of Alberta Libraries, Edmonton, 2009

About this Item

4to. xi 265 pp., index, notes, b/w photographs. Cover lightly rubbed.

Seller Inventory # 000967

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The University of Alberta Library: The First Hundred Years, 1908-2008
• Publisher: University of Alberta Libraries, Edmonton
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1551952459
• ISBN 13: 9781551952451
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Local History - Canada

About this title

Synopsis

Although its mission and centrality to teaching and research remain fundamentally unchanged, the University of Alberta Library of today bears scant resemblance to its earliest incarnations. During its first century, it weathered frequent moves and much adversity, and witnessed many changes within the University and the world at large, as it gradually evolved into one of North America's largest academic research libraries. But throughout those 100 years, the commitment and dedication of its staff to service, innovation, and occasionally improvisation, have remained constant. This Centenary publication from The University of Alberta Library will enlighten fellow librarians, institutional historians, and friends of The University of Alberta.

About the Author

Merrill Distad is Associate University Librarian for Research & Special Collections Services at the University of Alberta.