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How to Form a Library by Henry B. Wheatley
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101108021492
ISBN-139781108021494
eBay Product ID (ePID)93012037
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicPublishing, Library & Information Science / General, Books, Books & Reading, Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorHenry B. Wheatley
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 In.
Item Length8.5 In.
Item Width5.5 In.
Item Weight12 Oz
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2010
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Book TitleHow to Form a Library
Dewey Decimal025.2/1
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Table Of ContentPreface; Introduction; 1. How men formed libraries; 2. How to buy; 3. Public libraries; 4. Private libraries; 5. General bibliographies; 6. Special bibliographies; 7. Publishing societies; 8. Child's library; 10. One hundred books; Index.
SynopsisHenry Wheatley's How to Form a Library was published in 1886 when libraries were increasing rapidly. In discussing the formation of different kinds of library, and listing core works which should be included, the book provides a fascinating view of both the history of libraries and the history of ideas., Henry Benjamin Wheatley (1838-1917) was a prolific writer on bibliography, literature and the arts. As founder of the Index Society, and editor of The Bibliographer, he was also involved in the foundation of the Library Association. In that context he wrote several works on library topics. How to Form a Library was published in 1886, when libraries were spreading rapidly throughout England. The book provides advice on the selection of material for different kinds of libraries and audiences, and suggests a list of core works. Although the choices reflect the period in which it was written - a point Wheatley makes about earlier lists - it nonetheless has a value in giving insight into the intellectual interests of the day. He was firmly against librarians acting as moral censors, and although his list of required reading is unlikely to be followed today, the book contains much valuable information on library history., Henry Benjamin Wheatley (1838 1917) was a prolific writer on bibliography, literature and the arts. As founder of the Index Society, and editor of The Bibliographer, he was also involved in the foundation of the Library Association. In that context he wrote several works on library topics. How to Form a Library was published in 1886, when libraries were spreading rapidly throughout England. The book provides advice on the selection of material for different kinds of libraries and audiences, and suggests a list of core works. Although the choices reflect the period in which it was written - a point Wheatley makes about earlier lists - it nonetheless has a value in giving insight into the intellectual interests of the day. He was firmly against librarians acting as moral censors, and although his list of required reading is unlikely to be followed today, the book contains much valuable information on library history."
Number of Pages264 pages
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