Isbn: 9781332181186 - a primer of library practice (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils the fascinating history of public municipal libraries, places where the best literature and essential information are made freely available to all, as a force shaping modern culture and education. The author, a pioneer in the movement that established these institutions, reviews key legislation and explores their role in expanding literacy, fostering intellectual growth, and providing recreational reading. The book also investigates the changing nature of library services, from early efforts to establish town libraries in the 19th century to the expansion of library services to include museums, schools of art and science, and art galleries. Through its analysis of the role of public libraries in promoting enlightenment and access to knowledge, this book provides valuable insights into the importance of these institutions in shaping a more informed and intellectually engaged society. 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.…