Essential guide to the Boston Public Library’s regulations, catalogs, and historical notes. This reference compiles the library’s rules, an account of its catalogues, indexes to notes about books and periodicals, a catalogue of books about patents, and other practical information. It offers a window into how the library is organized and used, including descriptions of its departments and collections.
Within these pages you’ll find overviews of major library departments, details about branch libraries and delivery stations, guidance on gifts and acquisitions, and a sense of the library’s growth and key collections over time. It also highlights notable collections and the people who helped shape the institution, making it useful for researchers and staff alike.
Ideal for readers interested in library history, administration, and the historical growth of a major public library system.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a guide to the Central Library of Boston, founded in 1854. It provides information on the library's collections, services, and regulations. The book also includes historical background on the library, its architecture, and its role in the Boston community. The author emphasizes the importance of libraries in preserving and disseminating knowledge, and discusses the library's commitment to free access to information for all. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333396909_0
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