Manual of Library Economy by James Duff Brown and W. C. Berwick Sayers
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About this eBook
| Author | Brown, James Duff, 1862-1914 |
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| Author | Sayers, W. C. Berwick (William Charles Berwick), 1881-1960 |
| LoC No. | 20014703 |
| Title |
Manual of Library Economy Third and Memorial Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Manual of Library Economy" by James Duff Brown and W. C. Berwick Sayers is a comprehensive guide on library management and methodology written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a crucial resource for librarians and those involved in managing public libraries, detailing practices and principles that have shaped the field. Its focus lies on the entire spectrum of library operations, including classification, cataloguing, and public service, and emphasizes the historical evolution of libraries and their significance in society. The opening of this manual presents a detailed preface, reflecting on the history and impact of the author, James Duff Brown, who significantly influenced the British public library movement. It outlines the transitions within library practices, such as the introduction of open access and innovative cataloguing methods. The introduction also discusses the broader scope of library economy, underscoring its role as a dynamic civic institution aimed at facilitating community learning and engagement. Overall, it sets the stage for understanding the evolutionary context in which library practices are grounded, while also indicating the manual’s ambition to address modern educational needs through improved library services. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Library science -- Great Britain -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Subject | Libraries -- Great Britain -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49895 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 143 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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