Isbn: 9781332763399 - university library: notes on its history, arrangements, and aims (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 offers an insightful exploration of the Glasgow University Library's history, organization, and aspirations. Beginning with its humble origins in 1451, the book traces the library's growth through donations, purchases, and the institutionalization of copyright privileges, highlighting significant milestones and challenges along the way. It examines the contributions of notable figures like George Buchanan and Andrew Melville to the library's early development. The book discusses the establishment of special collections, including the Euing Bible Collection and the Hamilton Philosophical Collection, along with the development of the Reading Room and the digitization of library resources. This book provides a valuable glimpse into the evolution of a major academic library, showcasing its role in supporting scholarship, preserving cultural heritage, and serving as a vital resource for generations of students and researchers. 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.…